Upcoming Webinar: How to move to a modern, component based trading architecture using a Buy AND Build approach

Date: 7 May 2026
Time: 10:00am ET / 3:00pm London / 4:00pm CET
Duration: 50 minutes

To remain competitive in today’s electronic markets, firms need trading architectures that support rapid innovation, effortless integration of new capabilities, and the agility to respond to shifting market demands. This is prompting technology leaders to move beyond the traditional “Buy vs. Build” debate, a false dichotomy that oversimplifies the choice between generic, off-the-shelf platforms and costly, bespoke development.

A more effective strategy is gaining traction: the “Buy AND Build” model. This hybrid approach allows firms to assemble modular, next-generation trading infrastructure by combining best-in-class commercial components with selective in-house development. By externally sourcing foundational capabilities such as connectivity, data management, and risk controls, technology teams can concentrate on building proprietary tools that create real competitive edge and drive alpha.

In this A-Team Group webinar, our panel of industry experts will discuss the practical steps, key considerations, and strategic benefits of adopting a component-based, Buy AND Build architecture to create a more agile, resilient, and future-proof trading infrastructure.

Key Topics to be Covered:

• The limitations of the traditional “Buy vs. Build” paradigm and why a hybrid model is now essential for competitive advantage.
• Key principles of a modern, component-based trading architecture and how it enables greater agility, scalability, and interoperability.
• Developing a strategic framework for identifying which components to buy (commoditised functions) versus which to build (sources of unique IP and alpha).
• Practical integration strategies and technologies for seamlessly connecting best-of-breed vendor components with in-house applications.
• Overcoming common challenges: addressing vendor lock-in, ensuring robust governance, and managing the total cost of ownership in a hybrid environment.
• Real-world examples of how firms are leveraging the Buy AND Build model to accelerate time-to-market and drive better business outcomes.

Speakers:

Moderator: Mike O’Hara Editor, TradingTech Insight

A-Team Group

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