It's hard to forget the January 2016 drop in the Shanghai Composite Index that caused declines in international equity indexes.
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The International Monetary Fund expects that worries over China will increase speculation over its economy as market dependence between emerging and developed countries increases.
Compared to the 50 percent linkage in 1995, movement in the global equity markets in 2015 was 80 percent, which shows an increased correlation between markets.
Following the crisis in 2008, the world markets from market spillovers to avant-garde economies has grown by 28 percent, as stated in the IMF report.
It was also indicated that China’s influence in the world financial system will continue to increase alongside the country’s economic and policy developments over global market stability. Forecasts also state that spillovers from China will increase dramatically over the next few years.
Overall, Chinese exports to the United States represent a minor part of the latter's economy, in other words, speculations over China’s economic health should not reflect so much on companies based in the world’s strongest economy.
The Chinese financial system, on the other hand, has direct links to the Japanese economy and any problems can be clearly sensed in the land of the rising sun.
While the current impact may be small for the American economy, the rate of growth of market contagion between matured and emerging markets appears to increase. According to the IMF report, the main reason is the fundamental connection, for example, stocks of commodity producers declining when Chinese industrial giants start losing.
It is hard to forget the 7th of January 2016, when the sudden, unexpected 7 percent drop in the Shanghai Composite Index caused declines in equity indexes around the world, including the United States, Japan, and Australia. The same month was the worst since August for the Dow Jones Industrial average, yet again caused by concerns over China.
The IMF has indicated a stronger link and elevated market integration due to global trends contributing to spillovers in equity markets usually between emerging and advanced economies.
The IMF also stated that all analysed data could not explain the contagion, part of it resulting in the day-to-day decisions of millions of investors.
The International Monetary Fund expects that worries over China will increase speculation over its economy as market dependence between emerging and developed countries increases.
Compared to the 50 percent linkage in 1995, movement in the global equity markets in 2015 was 80 percent, which shows an increased correlation between markets.
Following the crisis in 2008, the world markets from market spillovers to avant-garde economies has grown by 28 percent, as stated in the IMF report.
It was also indicated that China’s influence in the world financial system will continue to increase alongside the country’s economic and policy developments over global market stability. Forecasts also state that spillovers from China will increase dramatically over the next few years.
Overall, Chinese exports to the United States represent a minor part of the latter's economy, in other words, speculations over China’s economic health should not reflect so much on companies based in the world’s strongest economy.
The Chinese financial system, on the other hand, has direct links to the Japanese economy and any problems can be clearly sensed in the land of the rising sun.
While the current impact may be small for the American economy, the rate of growth of market contagion between matured and emerging markets appears to increase. According to the IMF report, the main reason is the fundamental connection, for example, stocks of commodity producers declining when Chinese industrial giants start losing.
It is hard to forget the 7th of January 2016, when the sudden, unexpected 7 percent drop in the Shanghai Composite Index caused declines in equity indexes around the world, including the United States, Japan, and Australia. The same month was the worst since August for the Dow Jones Industrial average, yet again caused by concerns over China.
The IMF has indicated a stronger link and elevated market integration due to global trends contributing to spillovers in equity markets usually between emerging and advanced economies.
The IMF also stated that all analysed data could not explain the contagion, part of it resulting in the day-to-day decisions of millions of investors.
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Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
