AFME Voices

In this episode of AFME Voices, AFME Chief Executive Officer Adam Farkas joins Elisabeth Mauguy, Media Relations and Digital Content Manager on the podcast to discuss the growing momentum behind the EU’s regulatory simplification agenda. As policymakers increasingly focus on competitiveness and growth, the conversation explores what simplification means in practice for Europe’s capital markets and where the current framework may have become unnecessarily complex. The discussion considers how layers of regulation have accumulated over time, the potential areas where targeted streamlining could improve efficiency, and why maintaining strong financial stability standards remains central to the debate. 🔗 Additional Resources Learn more about AFME’s work on simplification: https://www.afme.eu/our-work/simplification/  Follow AFME on LinkedIn: AFME LinkedIn Follow AFME on X (Twitter): @AFME_EU

In this episode of AFME Voices, Elisabeth Mauguy, AFME’s Digital Content Manager, is joined by Marcus Corry, Director, Technology & Operations at AFME. Together, they discuss the key issues highlighted in AFME’s response to the Digital Omnibus Package, including the challenges of overlapping frameworks, operational risks of centralised reporting, and opportunities to make Europe’s digital rules more efficient for the financial sector.🔗 Additional ResourcesLearn more about AFME’s work: https://www.afme.eu/our-work/digital-innovationFollow AFME on LinkedIn: AFME LinkedInFollow AFME on X (Twitter): @AFME_EU

In this episode of AFME Voices, Elisabeth Mauguy, AFME’s Digital Content Manager, is joined by Pete Tomlinson, Managing Director of Equities Trading & Post Trade at AFME. Together, they unpack the key findings of AFME’s recent study on CSDs and discuss what steps can be taken in the short and longer term to strengthen Europe’s financial backbone.🔗 Additional ResourcesLearn more about AFME’s work: https://www.afme.eu/Follow AFME on LinkedIn: AFME LinkedInFollow AFME on X (Twitter): @AFME_EU

In this episode of AFME Voices, Elisabeth Mauguy, AFME’s Digital Content Manager, is joined by Matthew Harley, Manager of UK Advocacy at AFME, to discuss the Leeds Reforms and the UK’s wider Financial Services Growth Strategy.Tune in for a critical look at what’s been achieved, where challenges remain, and what’s needed next to make the UK a more competitive and dynamic financial centre.🔗 Additional ResourcesLearn more about AFME’s work: https://www.afme.eu/Follow AFME on LinkedIn: AFME LinkedInFollow AFME on X (Twitter): @AFME_EU

In this episode of AFME Voices, Elisabeth Mauguy, AFME’s Digital Content Manager, is joined by Remi Kireche, Director of Advocacy, and Shaun Baddeley, Managing Director of Securitisation, to discuss the European Commission’s proposals on securitisation and their broader implications for EU capital markets.Tune in for a timely and insightful discussion on how these reforms could shape the future of EU securitisation policy and practice. Additional ResourcesLearn more about AFME’s work on securitisation: https://www.afme.eu/divisions-and-committees/securitisationFollow AFME on LinkedIn: AFME LinkedInFollow AFME on X (Twitter): @AFME_EU

In this episode of AFME Voices, Elisabeth Mauguy, AFME's Digital Content Manager, is joined by Coco Chen, Associate Director, Technology & Operations, and Victoria Webster, Managing Director, Fixed Income, to explore how Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is transforming capital markets.We discuss:What is DLT? The technology behind it and its potential benefits for financial institutionsMarket adoption trends and key use cases, including asset tokenisation and collateral managementRegulatory developments like the EU DLT Pilot Regime and the UK’s Digital Securities SandboxChallenges to scaling DLT and what’s needed to drive further institutional adoptionThe future of DLT in financial markets, including expected developments over the next 3-5 yearsTune in for an insightful discussion on the opportunities and road ahead for DLT adoption.Additional Resources:Learn more about AFME’s work on DLT: https://www.afme.eu/divisions-and-committees/technology-operations Follow AFME on LinkedIn: AFME LinkedIn Follow AFME on X (Twitter): @AFME_EUStay tuned for future episodes of AFME Voices, where we continue to explore key regulatory and market developments impacting wholesale capital markets!

In this episode of AFME Voices, host Elisabeth Mauguy is joined by Aman Luther, AFME’s AI Lead, and Matthew Harley, Manager of UK Advocacy, to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the financial services sector. We discuss the AI Opportunities Action Plan, its implications for financial institutions, and how AI adoption aligns with the UK’s broader economic strategy.Our guests also dive into AI regulation, examining key differences across jurisdictions and the potential regulatory challenges that could impact AI adoption in financial services. Plus, we share real-world examples of how AFME members are leveraging AI to enhance productivity and improve client services.Will AI contribute to market fragmentation? Or will it drive greater efficiency and integration? We answer these questions and more in this deep dive into the evolving role of AI in financial services.Additional Resources:Learn more about AFME’s work on AI: https://www.afme.eu/key-issues/digital-financeFollow AFME on LinkedIn: AFME LinkedInFollow AFME on X (Twitter): @AFME_EUStay tuned for future episodes of AFME Voices, where we continue to explore key regulatory and market developments impacting wholesale capital markets!

Episode Title: Accelerating Settlement: The Impact of T+1 Episode Description:In this episode of AFME Voices, host Elisabeth Mauguy is joined by Pete Tomlinson, AFME’s Managing Director of Equities Trading and Post Trade, to discuss the shift to T+1 settlement cycles. We explore what T+1 means, the key drivers behind this transition, and how it will impact market participants.We also examine how the EU and UK are approaching T+1 compared to the US, the efficiency benefits, potential challenges, and what firms need to do to prepare. Plus, we take a look at what the future may hold for T+0 settlement.Additional Resources:Learn more about AFME’s work on T+1: https://www.afme.eu/key-issues/t-1Follow AFME on LinkedIn: AFME LinkedInFollow AFME on Twitter: @AFME_EUStay tuned for future episodes of AFME Voices, where we continue to explore key regulatory and market developments impacting wholesale capital markets!