The European Principal Traders Association (FIA EPTA) was established in June 2011 to represent firms from across Europe who trade with their own capital. FIA EPTA is an affiliate of FIA, the global trade organization for the futures, options and centrally cleared derivatives markets. FIA EPTA works to promote alignment of market regulation across the world. The Association believes that the best markets for all are those which are well-regulated, safe and transparent, and that are open to competition and guarantee fair access to all participants. The Association voices the opinions of its members to legislators and regulators in Brussels and the EU member states, helping to guide legislation through a better understanding of trading practices.

Developing regulatory strategies regarding:- Secondary markets and trading (e.g. MiFID II, HFT, FTT, market (micro) structure, systems and controls for investment firms and trading venues)- Corporate governance issues (e.g. proxy advisors)- Representing the AFM on these topics in multilateral bodies such as ESMA

Research and dissertation on systems of economic organization, New Deal economic policy (US) and transatlantic relations.

Research and editorial work, resulting in well-received commemorative publication

Assistant to Walter Laqueur, Henry A. Kissinger Chair in National Security and Cochairman of the CSIS International Research Council