Azad's insights also touched on rising protectionism, labor shortages, and the shifting global role of the U.S. dollar. He emphasized that while the dollar remains the dominant global reserve currency, questions about its long-term status are resurfacing. However, no viable alternative has yet emerged: the euro struggles with liquidity issues, and the Chinese yuan remains constrained by capital controls.

Another major highlight of the evening was the panel discussion, in which Azad sat down with members of the B2PRIME team — John Murillo, Stuart Brock, and Fernando Wladdimiro — to discuss the ongoing technology arms race in trading. Speakers agreed that the competitive edge has shifted from pricing strategies to execution speed and infrastructure. 

In today's environment, ultra-low latency is no longer a differentiator — it's a baseline expectation. As younger market participants demand faster, smarter platforms, performance and innovation are no longer optional.

"Conversations like these are what B2MEET is all about," said Eugenia Mykuliak, Founder & Executive Director of B2PRIME Group. "We believe in creating spaces where professionals can speak freely about what truly matters — spaces that are exclusive not because of who attends, but because of the intellectual value shared."