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Xchange Ep 8: 24/7 trading in the US – what does it mean for post-trade?

In December 2026, leading US exchanges (including Nasdaq, NYSE and 24X) are expected to begin offering live trading for cash equities on a 24x7 basis. The DTCC will already begin 23x5 clearing of these securities in June 2026. It’s a change to trading hours, but a transformational shift in operational and processing requirements for US market participants. It will create significant new pressures on asset servicing and data processing. For those overseas, it also raises new questions about domestic market liquidity for exchanges and market participants across the world.In episode 8 of our Xchange podcast, Barnaby Nelson (CEO), Emma Johnson (Head of Industry Advocacy and Insight) and Mark Brannigan (Head of Xchange product) talk throughWhat is extended hours trading (EHT)? 24 hour reactivity for investors to respond to major global eventsWho is expected to use it? US retail, US institutional investors, Asian retailWhat does it mean in practice? Continuous trading, daily technical 1 hour pause to replace previous extensive overnight windowWhat issues does it represent? Liquidity, supervision, CA, ETFs, Asian investments and moreWhat happens next? What is the timeline, and when do we expect it to start having major impactsKeywords: trading, clearing, 24/7, 23/5, real-time, market infrastructure, cross-border investments, post-tradeConnect with the speakers:Emma Johnson - LinkedIn  Barnaby Nelson - LinkedIn  Mark Brannigan - LinkedIn

Xchange Ep 7: Africa’s investment landscape – the conversations happening at TNF

One week on from The Network Forum Africa, which took place in London, we debrief on the major talking points coming out of the event. What are the investment trends, regulatory changes, and digital asset innovation across the continent?  In episode 7 of our Xchange podcast, Barnaby Nelson (CEO), Emma Johnson (Head of Industry Advocacy and Insight) and Mark Brannigan (Head of Xchange product) talk throughThe global perception: following the publication of the 3rd edition of World to Africa, what is the evolving view of Africa as an investment destination? Market changes: where are the markets focused in terms of infrastructure, market harmonsiation, and settlement cycles (including the challenges facing Nigeria’s move to T+1)A different angle on digital assets: regulators are being praised for the efforts to support developmentFuture outlook: index inclusion, market modernisation, and investor protectionKeywords: regulation, market infrastructure, tokenization, tokenisation, T+1, settlement cycles, post-trade, DLT, digital assets, The Network ForumResources & links:The World to Africa researchNetwork Forum AfricaConnect with the speakers:Emma Johnson - LinkedIn  Barnaby Nelson - LinkedIn  Mark Brannigan - LinkedIn

Xchange Ep 6: Asian post-trade innovation – a different flavour of T+1 and digital transformation

Recording directly from Hong Kong, after a few weeks of meetings and engagements across the region, we debrief on the major talking points coming out of those conversations. What’s the business case for T+1 in Asia, or are there other digital priorities? And what could 24/5 in the US mean for the region? In episode 6 of our Xchange podcast, Barnaby Nelson (CEO), Jean-Remi Lopez (Senior Advisor for APAC) and Mark Brannigan (Head of Xchange product) talk throughWhy T+1: strategic significance in Asian markets, does it make sense now, what’s the business case?Regulatory challenges and market practices affecting settlement cyclesMore pressing, digital priorities: how digital assets and tokenisation are addressing existing post-trade bottlenecks24/5: what could it mean for the region if implemented in the US? Keywords: tokenization, tokenisation, T+1, settlement cycles, post-trade, DLT, digital assets, 24/5, digital assets, modernisation

Xchange Ep 5: the ECB + tokenised securities + eligible collateral = take off?

The European Central Bank (ECB) announcement on the acceptance of tokenised securities as eligible collateral is big! What will it change? What do you need to know, and what do you need to do?   In episode 5 of our Xchange podcast, Barnaby Nelson (CEO), Emma Johnson (Head of Industry Advocacy and Insight) and Mark Brannigan (Head of Xchange Product) talk through:What this all means, and why it is big news 52% of firms were preparing for collateral tokenisation by 2026, will this increase?The current opportunity costs of collateral vs the potential efficiency/cost saving tokenisation will bring? The key questions; a more integrated market, the roadmap forward, how risk management remains key, the viability and potential challenge to traditional finance modelFind out more about our research on the topic here: https://thevx.io/campaign/the-case-for-collateral-tokenisation/Keywords: tokenization, tokenisation, collateral, ECB, European Commission, securities, DLT, market integration, risk management, financial technology, digital assets

Xchange Ep 4: Asset Servicing – is this the year for change? What is the short, medium and long-term plan?

Is 2026 the year that the industry improves asset servicing operations? Or, being right in the middle of movie award season, are we still going through Groundhog Day?  Episode 4 of our Xchange podcast with Barnaby Nelson (CEO), Martin Lawrence (Chief Customer Officer) and Mark Brannigan (Head of Xchange Product) talks through:Some key happenings: 24 by 5 trading and 23 by 5 clearing, T+1 progressMain discussion - asset servicing: has the problem statement for asset servicing changed in the past 10 years? How does the industry move the dial, to improve and reduce cost across the industry? Looking forward: US Treasury Central Clearing not getting the attention it shouldKeywords: asset servicing, AI, corporate actions, financial technology, institutional finance, risk management, regulatory framework, blockchain, innovation

Xchange Ep 3: Stablecoins - the institutional view, the innovation exemption, new partnerships, 2026 the year of execution

Money is a technology that humans invented to help us navigate an increasingly complex world. This episode explores stablecoins as another significant step in financial technology, their importance, the risks and challenges, and the institutional perspective on their adoption. Episode 3 of our Xchange podcast with Barnaby Nelson (CEO), Emma Johnson (Head of Industry Advocacy and Insight) and Mark Brannigan (Head of Xchange product) talks through:Some key happenings: AccessFintech and Blackrock, the innovation exemptionMain discussion: the institutional view on stablecoins; risks, recognition on the balance sheet, clarity, adoption, challenges, interplay with CBDCs, growth due to need for 24/7 cash Looking forward: 2026 as the year of execution (USTC, T+1, 23/5 clearing, 24/5 trading)Keywords: money, stablecoins, CBDC, digital assets, financial technology, institutional finance, risk management, regulatory framework, blockchain, innovation

Xchange Ep 2: All things Europe - the rallying cry, conversations from ECSDA, digital innovation and T+1

Does the administrative coordination of Pheasants Island offer a glimpse of European progress and cooperation? Maybe not, but in this episode we talk about all things Europe and provide a wide ranging overview of the main post-trade stories in the region. Episode 2 of our new Xchange podcast with Barnaby Nelson (CEO), Emma Johnson (Head of Industry Advocacy and Insight) and Mark Brannigan (Head of Xchange product) talks about:Feedback from the November ECSDA conference - looking forward, not backwardUpdates on digital innovation and readiness - how the region stands moving forwardRegulation update: what to know, what's coming

Xchange Ep 1: T+1 and funding - the scary story, America at light speed, tokenised collateral, and reading CSDR technical standards on the beach

13.1 billion dollars was the expected total spend for Halloween in 2025 in the US. How does the horror of halloween align with the potential fear of T+1 and funding? Episode 1 of our new Xchange podcast with Barnaby Nelson (CEO), Emma Johnson (Head of Industry Advocacy and Insight) and Mark Brannigan (Head of Xchange product) chat about:Some key happenings: America moving at lightspeed, ESMA's draft regulatory technical standards on settlement efficiency:Main discussion: understanding T+1 and the funding risksLooking forward: tokenised collateral

DLT in the Real World 2025 (Series 4) with Accenture: Is 2025 the year DLT finally moves from promise to production?

World to Africa 2025: Africa is no longer a “future” growth story — it’s happening now.

Our latest World to Africa 2025 podcast unpacks the forces driving record allocations into the continent, featuring Standard Bank, BNY, and The ValueExchange. 🎙️ In this episode:  ✅ $3.7B of new flows from underweight investors  ✅ 40% portfolio growth projected by 2027  ✅ 75% AUM growth from asset managers  ✅ Private markets and digital infrastructure leading the way