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The evolution of OTC markets is moving beyond electronic execution. The next opportunity lies in connecting the workflows around the trade, bringing together liquidity discovery, execution and operational processes while preserving the flexibility that complex markets require.

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In a recent interview with The DESK, OTCX CEO & Founder Nicolas Koechlin, CEO Americas Nicholas Stephan, Head of Product Nicholas Leib and CTO Alex Muirhead share their perspectives on the next phase of evolution across OTC markets.

As electronification continues to advance, the conversation is increasingly shifting towards the workflows surrounding execution. Across complex OTC markets, information and processes can remain fragmented across chat, email, voice and multiple internal systems, creating operational friction for market participants.

The discussion explores how greater connectivity can help address these challenges, from aggregating liquidity through OTC Axe and embedding OTCX capabilities within BlackRock Aladdin, to the role of AI, interoperability and specialist technology in supporting increasingly connected OTC workflows.

It also looks at why human expertise and relationships remain fundamental to complex OTC markets, and how technology can complement those interactions by making information, liquidity and workflows more accessible and efficient.

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Read the full interview with The DESK →

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October 13, 2026

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