Liquidity Talks

Cutting-edge developments in the payments and banking sectors are being rapidly driven by real-time data. Whether its API-first Open Banking or Blockchain-based cryptocurrencies, the financial landscape is becoming ever more dynamic and interwoven.

On the next episode of our Liquidity Talks podcast we're going live to examine the critical role of real-time data in effective liquidity management, providing insights into how financial institutions can navigate this evolving environment.

Whether you're a fintech enthusiast, a banking professional, or simply curious about the future of finance, you will gain valuable perspectives and actionable insights.

Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Dan Feaheny, Principal at Feeney Fintech Limited, to explore:
✅ The role of APIs and AI models to enable real-time value exchange and insights.
✅ The growing Impact of Open Banking to embed finance at the point of need.
✅ Cryptocurrencies and stablecoins bridging traditional banking and payments.
✅ Strategies for an effective liquidity & treasury mgmt. in an instant data economy 

The landscape of banking regulations is constantly changing, with a particular emphasis on liquidity management. Banks encounter numerous challenges due to the myriads of regulatory requirements, but there are effective strategies to navigate these complexities.

Whether you're a banking professional, financial analyst, or simply interested in the financial sector, this podcast will provide you with valuable insights to help you understand and manage the dynamic regulatory environment

Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Stephanie Henderson-Begg, Managing Director at REDQUEEN Advisory Limited, to explore:
 
✅ Current liquidity regulations and their implications for banks
✅ Common obstacles and how banks can overcome them
✅ Best practices and innovative strategies for ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining liquidity
✅ Upcoming regulatory changes and how banks can prepare for the future.

In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, digital assets are transforming liquidity management and capital raising. Investors, securities finance professionals, and issuers must understand their impact. Market intermediaries face exponential growth in digital asset products, attracting issuers and investors.

Regulatory changes, both domestic and international, will be crucial to protect all parties. Firms must adapt their business and operations to leverage this new paradigm. What are your plans?

Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Gary Wright, Director at ISITC EUROPE CIC, and Roy Zimmerhansl, Head of Capital Markets at WTS Hansuke, to explore:
 
✅ How firms will react to Digital Assets
✅ The Benefits for liquidity management
✅ International investors and domestic investors opportunity or threat
✅ What will the capital markets look like in the future

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The transformative rise of instant and real-time payments along with the complexities in cross border payments, is having a profound impact on liquidity management. This shift is driven by regulatory changes, evolving customer needs, and the challenges faced by financial institutions.

Navigating this dynamic landscape and optimizing liquidity strategies amidst rapid technological advancements is now more crucial than ever.
 
Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Nadish Lad, Global Head of Product and Strategic Business at Volante Technologies, to explore:
✅ New regulations and compliance requirements.
✅ How to the meet evolving real time expectations and demands of customers.
✅ Why Leveraging new technologies is critical in enhancing liquidity management.
✅ How to address the practical challenges faced by financial institutions in implementing real-time payments

Liquidity Management in Banks – Are Current Approaches, Including the LCR, Still Fit for Purpose?

With ongoing technological advancements, fintech disruption, and faster and instant payments, the standard approaches to managing bank liquidity appear to be insufficient

Regulators and banks alike are starting to reassess what needs to be done to ensure preparedness for sudden liquidity crises.

Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Martin Macko, Founder and CEO at Bearning, to explore.
✅ The role of technology in liquidity management 
✅ How banks can adapt to evolving financial regulations 
✅ Strategies to manage sudden liquidity crises 

Intraday Liquidity Management (IDL) has again re-emerged as a critical focus for financial institutions (FIs) due to its recognised importance for financial stability.

The landscape has evolved significantly, driven by several key factors including market dynamics, regulatory changes and technological advancements.

These developments have made effective intraday liquidity management essential for maintaining financial stability and operational efficiency and in turn seen an evolution of the business case.

Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Barry Lewis, Non-Exec Partner at Elixirr International, to explore.
✅ Historical context and evolution of the business case
✅ Importance of good intraday liquidity management
✅ Challenges and drivers of today
✅ Success stories and insights

Regulatory changes, faster settlements, and shifting interest rate expectations have heightened the focus on liquidity management, funding stability, and balance sheet optimisation.

Key questions arise:
✅ Is your liquidity position optimal and funding stable?
✅ Should you free up or acquire more liquid assets or improve your funding profile?
✅ Are your assumptions about customer behaviour relevant to the current market?

Accurate information is crucial for effective real-time management of funding and liquidity, fostering a stronger risk culture driven by detailed data analysis

Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Sridhar Aiyangar, Group Head Balance Sheet & Liquidity Mgmt. at Bank ABC, to explore. [Views are personal]

Throughout the episode we'll be discussing:
✅ The four essential steps to improve your liquidity management and funding profile
✅ The importance of real-time information.
✅ Identifying and navigating emerging risks.

With the increasing focus on systemic risk and rapid changes in the financial world, it’s crucial for banks to understand the impact of shadow banking on liquidity and risk management.

The competitive pressure from these institutions can lead traditional banks to adopt riskier practices, complicating their liquidity management. By understanding these dynamics, banks can better prepare for and mitigate potential liquidity crises.

Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Professor Moorad Choudhry, Founder of The BTRM and Author of Anthology: Principles of Banking and Finance, to explore:

✅ The impact of Shadow Banking on the industry, good and bad.
✅ What this means for TradFi banks risk management processes.
✅ How to embed best practice in risk management in response to these developments.

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, a tough combination of increasing regulatory burden, volatile market dynamics, interest rate changes, and cost pressures all drive the importance of managing collateral within a robust framework that covers both liquidity and operational resilience.

To navigate these resilience challenges, firms must adopt a holistic approach to liquidity and collateral management to ensure compliance with stringent regulations, as well as enhanced risk management and governance.

This integration not only enhances cost efficiency by reducing redundancies and optimising collateral usage, but it also boosts operational efficiency through better data management and reporting. Providing the strategic flexibility for dynamic decision-making in the management of collateral and creates a more resilient environment to manage liquidity.

Join Neville Roberts in this latest episode of Liquidity Talks as he speaks with Philip Forkan, Head of Collateral at Tonic Consultancy and Mark Crowhurst, Managing Director at Strategic Risk Partners to explore:
✅ The latest regulations impacting collateral & liquidity resilience 
✅ How new technologies can enhance collateral and liquidity management.
✅ Best practices for managing collateral to support liquidity and operational resilience
✅ How institutions have been successful

Market dynamics continue to transform due to the shift to T+1 or T+0 settlement cycles, Instant Payments, tokenized assets and DLT. One thing is clear: the window for decision-making is narrowing. 

Looking ahead to changes in market settlement cycles, both business and technology innovation will play a vital role. As we continue the move towards real-time global financial transactions and services, the financial industry must start planning now and act swiftly.

However, with some markets already making transitions and others being encouraged to follow, it is crucial to carefully evaluate the necessary requirements.

In this episode of Liquidity Talks we will speak with Gary Wright, Director at ISITC, to explore:
✅ What can we learn from those markets that have made move to a shorter settlement cycle.
✅ What are the key questions you should ask as the wider markets consider their move.
✅ What's next; where do we go and what does this mean for Liquidity and risk management.