1 The exchange industry: recent facts and the current scenario -- 2 The functions and economics of the exchange markets -- 3 Strategic patterns of exchanges -- 4 The surge of alternative players in the trading field -- 5 The governance of exchanges -- 6 Regulation on exchanges: new threats and...

Preface -- Chapter 1 Opening Address -- Chapter 2 What Makes an Exchange a Unique Institution? -- Chapter 3 Mid-Day Address -- Chapter 4 Competitive Challenges in the Marketplace -- Chapter 5 Wherein lie the Growth Opportunities? -- Chapter 6 IPO Capital Raising in the Global Economy -- Chapter...