ACI UK - Yours, Mine, Nothing Done

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the ACI UK podcast series.In this opening conversation, we take a step back to look at the big picture—exploring how the foreign exchange market has evolved over the past five decades, from the end of Bretton Woods to today’s highly electronic, data-driven environment.Hosts Kimberly Myers and Noel Singh are joined by two industry veterans: David Clark, Non-executive director at FTSE International and Honorary President of ACI UK and Simon Jones, Head of Product and Liquidity for LSEG FX. Together, they share first-hand stories from the trading floor, reflect on the pivotal moments that reshaped the market, and discuss the innovations—from Reuters screens to prime brokerage and algorithmic pricing—that changed the way FX works.Along the way, you’ll hear how traders once quoted prices over the phone with a million-pound handshake, why “breaking the pip” shocked the industry, and what today’s professionals can learn from a market that never stops evolving.Whether you’re an FX specialist or simply curious about the forces behind one of the world’s largest financial markets, this episode offers insight, perspective—and a few great stories from the front line.Follow the series to hear what’s next, as we continue exploring the people, platforms and turning points that shape the FX world.