Modern Markets Initiative
Financial ServicesNew York, United States0-1 Employees
The Modern Markets Initiative (MMI) was a nonprofit organization based in New York, formed to educate and advocate on the role of technology in financial markets. Its work focused on explaining how automated and algorithmic trading can contribute to more transparent and cost-efficient trading for both retail and institutional investors, and it engaged with regulators, lawmakers, academics, and trading professionals to discuss these themes. Founded in 2013, MMI positioned itself within the financial services sector as a group representing technology-focused market participants and advocating responsible innovation. By 2024, the organization announced its decision to disband, reflecting a closure of its activities while acknowledging the contributions of staff and supporters over the years. A notable past activity includes a 2019 campaign initiative aimed at addressing retirement savings concerns and opposing a financial transaction tax. The organization’s location is New York, and its presence was tied to a community of fintech professionals and trading entities. }