20 years ago, computers were being introduced at the Australian Stock Exchange, as the transition from paper slips to digital transactions revolutionised the trading floor.The manager of Equity Derivatives Sales at the Australian Stock Exchange in Sydney, Graham O’Brien, witnessed the transformation of the trading world, and the risks and rewards that come with it. As the rise of algorithmic trading continues, cyber security remains an increasing risk, and a millisecond’s difference in internet speed can be the difference between profit and loss, technology remains at a the forefront of trading organisations and traders’ minds alike. What does the future look like - will artificial intelligence take over? Graham discusses the evolution in the Australian market and where it may be headed next.

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