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.

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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.

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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.

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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 institutions
• Market adoption trends and key use cases, including asset tokenisation and collateral management
• Regulatory developments like the EU DLT Pilot Regime and the UK’s Digital Securities Sandbox
• Challenges to scaling DLT and what’s needed to drive further institutional adoption
• The future of DLT in financial markets, including expected developments over the next 3-5 years

Tune in for an insightful discussion on the opportunities and road ahead for DLT adoption.

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Stay 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.

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Stay 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.

• Learn more about AFME’s work on T+1: https://www.afme.eu/key-issues/t-1
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Stay tuned for future episodes of AFME Voices, where we continue to explore key regulatory and market developments impacting wholesale capital markets!