How FIX is embracing the Next Gen

The next generation of trading leaders is no longer on the horizon, they’re already shaping the industry from within.

In this episode of Fintech Focus TV, host Toby Babb sits down with three influential members of the FIX NextGen initiative: Rugiyya Gahramanli (LSEG), Alex Ings (UBS), and Christian Schmid (Cboe Clear).

Together, they explore how FIX NextGen is redefining the way early-career professionals engage with electronic trading, financial technology and capital markets. From breaking down complex market infrastructure and FIX Protocol education to fostering mentorship, public speaking opportunities, and cross-firm collaboration, this conversation reveals how the initiative is preparing future leaders in a rapidly evolving industry.

You’ll hear why market accessibility, representation and peer-driven learning are so critical for both firms and professionals and how initiatives like FIX NextGen can help close the skills gap while building a stronger, more diverse talent pipeline.

Whether you’re building teams in financial services, exploring fintech career pathways, or want to understand how today’s trading ecosystem is evolving, this episode delivers actionable insight and inspiration.

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