The FIX Trading Community invites you to attend the Frankfurt Regional Meeting on Thursday 18th September 2025, kindly hosted by BVI , and sponsored by Broadridge .

This event will bring together local market participants to discuss the issues and challenges impacting the electronic trading market in the region. Join us from 2:00pm for a late afternoon session of panel discussions followed by networking drinks.

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Technical Session: Using the FIX Protocol and Orchestra for the EU Consolidated Tape
Limited spaces – please sign up for this session by emailing fix@fixtrading.org.

This session will use the EU Consolidated Tape as an example to explain how FIX standards can be used and how they support interoperability with ISO 20022.

• Interoperability of FIX and ISO 20022
• Understanding Orchestra
• FIX Recommended Practices

Presented by Hanno Klein,  FIX Technical Director,  FIX Trading Community,  Senior Standards Advisor,  FIXDOM

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FIX Trading Community Update
Gain insights into the FIX Trading Community’s latest activities and initiatives, including a breakdown of how the FIX Protocol works and its role in supporting front-to-back trading workflows.

Presented by Jim Kaye,  Executive Director,  FIX Trading Community and  Matthew Coupe, EMEA Regional Co-Chair , FIX Trading Community

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German Market Structure – Navigating the Engine of Europe
Germany stands as a unique and influential force within European financial markets. This panel will explore the distinct characteristics of the German market structure, the implications of upcoming PFOF regulations set for 2026 and the evolving dynamics between multilateral and bilateral trading. Join industry experts as they unpack what sets Germany apart and what global participants need to know as Europe’s financial landscape continues to shift.

• Moderator: Martin Podeyn,  Business Development, Virtu Financial
• Speakers:
  • Dirk Urmoneit, CSO, Scalable
  • Séverine Vandelanoite, Senior Vice President for Market Structure & Regulation, Deutsche Börse
  • Scott Charity, Senior Market Intelligence Specialist and Regulatory Affairs, Berenberg

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Technology & Innovation – Connecting the Dots in a Complex Market
As markets grow more complex, technology is becoming increasingly vital in driving efficiency, connectivity and innovation. This panel will consider how emerging protocols and greater interoperability are simplifying the trading landscape and how technology can help overcome market fragmentation within Germany’s financial ecosystem.

• Moderator: Rudolf Siebel, Managing Director, BVI
• Speakers:
  • Munish Gautam, VP Product Management, Broadridge
  • Dr Thorsten Freihube, Director Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, BWF
  • Jim Kaye, Executive Director, FIX Trading Community
  • Yven Scholz, Head of Electronic Trading and Services, Allianz Global Investors

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