Plato Partnership has released a new piece of independent academic research into how the market quality effects of fragmentation depend on the type of exchange competition.

Plato Partnership today announces new standards for managing cash equities market outages, developed by Plato member firms with discussions with major European exchanges including Deutsche Börse, Euronext, SIX Swiss Exchange, and Nasdaq OMX.

Plato Partnership has admitted Optiver as a sell-side member. This marks a significant milestone for Plato, as well as for Optiver, as the firm becomes the first market-making company to join the Partnership as a full member.

Plato Partnership today announces that Simon Steward has been appointed as its Buy-Side Chair. After five years of dedicated service, Christoph Hock, Head of Multi-Asset Trading at Union Investments, will be stepping down as Plato Buy-side Chair.

Plato Partnership today published independent academic research shedding light on closing mechanisms in European equity markets. The study delves into the significance and impact of these mechanisms on market activity. Plato hopes that the findings will provide valuable insights for market participants, regulators, and the academic community.

Work in Fintech inspires and guides young people from different social and ethnic backgrounds into a career in fintech and web3.

A small cohort of students will attend the Market Innovator (MI3) Academic Conference paired up with industry mentors.

The partnership aims to help increase diversity in the financial services industry.