Days of Futures Past Episode 10 | Josh Crumb, Founder & CEO, Abaxx Technologies
Jul 15, 2023
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Josh Crumb, Founder & CEO of Abaxx Technologies, discusses his vision for building smarter markets and launching a futures exchange in Singapore. Topics include market inefficiencies, technology's role, coordinating and building a company in the financial technology industry, lessons from commodity futures markets, and the importance of global connectivity in the exchange landscape.
Relying on markets and fostering better market systems is crucial for solving global challenges effectively, and outsourcing the hard work of markets to governments has not been successful.
Advancements in technology throughout history have enabled market innovations and improved risk management, emphasizing the interdependence of information technology and market development.
Deep dives
Importance of Market Innovation and Avoiding Government Intervention
The speaker emphasizes the importance of market innovation and avoiding government intervention in the form of price controls or fiscal intervention. They argue that relying on markets and fostering better market systems is crucial for solving challenges such as the energy transition. The speaker believes that throughout history, outsourcing the hard work of markets to governments has not been successful, and a fight for markets is necessary. They stress the need for transparency and better markets to address global challenges effectively.
The Role of Technology and Information in Market Development
The speaker discusses the interdependence of information technology and market development. They highlight how advancements in technology throughout history, such as the telegraph and email, have enabled market innovations and improved risk management. The speaker emphasizes that information technology and market innovations are intertwined, constantly evolving, and lowering transaction costs. They also mention the importance of technological advancements in the back end of markets, particularly in areas like settlement, clearing, collateral, and risk management.
The Importance of Physical Markets in Financial Supply Chains
The speaker underlines the significance of physical markets in financial supply chains. They explain that physical supply chains inherently involve financial supply chains, and both need to function well to ensure smooth operations. The speaker mentions the need for a buyer or seller of last resort in transparent markets for securing supply when quantity becomes more critical than price. They argue that transparency, market coordination, and efficient physical supply chains are crucial, especially during the energy transition and geopolitical uncertainties.
The Need for Coordinated Market Infrastructure and People's Role
The speaker emphasizes the need for coordinated market infrastructure and the role of people in building healthy ecosystems. They discuss the importance of market coordination, collaboration, and bringing together the best ideas and minds to identify and address challenges. The speaker highlights the significance of physical markets and the shared vision of solving global problems among those involved in complex supply chains. They stress the importance of market education, market coordination, and the connection between physical and financial markets in fostering innovation and ensuring efficient market functioning.
On the final installment of our Days of Futures Past series, we welcome Josh Crumb, Founder & CEO of Abaxx Technologies, into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. Host David Greely sits down with Josh to discuss his vision for building smarter markets and why the future of smarter markets begins with launching a futures exchange and clearinghouse in Singapore.
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