In this episode of the Business of Information, Chris Mohr speaks with Brad Bailey, Research Director at Burton-Taylor International Consulting, about the transformation of financial markets through data and AI. From the early days of electronic trading to the current explosion of machine learning, Brad offers a behind-the-scenes look at how technology is reshaping everything from trade execution to data infrastructure—and what the future holds for those who build and buy financial information.
Brad brings a unique perspective to this conversation, combining an academic background in mechanical and aerospace engineering with decades of experience in trading, strategy, and research. Before joining Burton-Taylor, he held leadership roles at global financial institutions and technology firms. Today, he leads research at the intersection of market structure, data analytics, and fintech innovation.
In this conversation, you’ll hear:
How the role of market data has evolved into a strategic asset across the capital markets
Why firms are investing in AI-ready datasets and data infrastructure at record pace
What’s driving demand for packaged insights, derived data, and machine-readable content
The commercial and compliance challenges of applying AI to proprietary data sets
How data vendors may start to resemble SaaS platforms in the age of cloud and automation
What Brad believes every firm needs to do now to stay competitive in the next wave of market transformation
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