The last few years have been characterized by extended periods of societal, economic and political volatility. The knock-on effect for global markets has been significant, providing bad actors with new ways to take advantage and creating new regulatory headaches for firms to manage. Recent research conducted by eflow Global shows that 58% of regulatory professionals rate global economic instability as the most significant risk to their firm.
In this webinar, Sterling Trading Tech and eflow Global explore what has caused this volatility and how firms can utilize technology to manage their risk more effectively.
Introduction: Recent events and their impact on market volatility
- The Covid pandemic
- Geo-political instability in Europe and the Middle East
- Nvidia
- Recent tariff changes and the implications on the market
Risk management during periods of market volatility
- What risk teams need to be aware of
- The most common ways bad actors take advantage of volatility
- Practical examples of market manipulation
- Building a risk house policy that adjusts to market conditions
How technology can ease the pressure on firms
- Reduced workload for compliance team
- Reduced risk of human error
- Process automation
- Scalable solutions
- Driving cost efficiency
Q&A
About the webinar series
In today’s dynamic financial markets, effective risk management isn’t a single action, it’s a continuous, multi-layered process. Lines of Defense: A Modern Risk Playbook is a three-part webinar series presented by Sterling Trading Tech and eflow Global, created to arm compliance and risk professionals with the practical frameworks and technological insights they need to navigate a volatile landscape. Through a strategic blend of expert analysis, real-world examples, and technology-driven solutions, this series addresses the full lifecycle of trading risk, from market volatility through to post-trade surveillance. Each session is crafted to reflect the evolving threats facing market participants, with a strong emphasis on actionable strategies and integrated risk tools.
About Sterling Trading Tech
Sterling Trading Tech (Sterling) is a leading provider of professional trading technology solutions for the global equities, equity options, futures, fixed income, mutual funds, FX and crypto markets. With over 100 clients including leading brokers, clearing firms, and prop groups in over 20 countries, Sterling provides solutions tailored to clients’ needs. Sterling is committed to providing fast, stable technology along with outstanding customer service.
For more information, please visit sterlingtradingtech.com.
About eflow Global
Founded in 2004, eflow Global provides financial firms with technology solutions to help them comply with their regulatory requirements in a more streamlined, efficient and robust way. It offers award-winning solutions for market abuse surveillance, best execution, transaction-cost analysis, transaction reporting and eComms surveillance. The company currently services over 130 clients across five continents, providing both buy-side and sell-side firms with highly configurable digital tools that are designed to keep them compliant and competitive in this ever-changing regulatory landscape.
For more information, please visit eflowglobal.com.