https://simplecast.com AFME Voices Welcome to AFME Voices, the podcast where we explore the latest regulatory and capital markets developments impacting wholesale capital markets. 2025 - Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) en Thu, 5 Mar 2026 14:20:15 +0000 Thu, 5 Mar 2026 14:20:26 +0000 https://afme-voices.simplecast.com AFME Voices https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/633c7e6e-a5e9-43ea-8adb-e09ae32080eb/eceb9363-83e5-47a2-ab37-d01ac3f4f2f2/3000x3000/1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://afme-voices.simplecast.com episodic Welcome to AFME Voices, the podcast where we explore the latest regulatory and capital markets developments impacting wholesale capital markets. The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) false https://feeds.simplecast.com/MoueQof9 capital markets, financial services The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) news@afme.eu 9a574d2b-7bfe-4548-a79f-f8988d5ad146 Simplification and Competitiveness: Rethinking Europe’s Capital Markets Rulebook 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.

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]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 14:20:15 +0000 news@afme.eu (The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME)) https://afme-voices.simplecast.com/episodes/simplification-and-competitiveness-rethinking-europes-capital-markets-rulebook-nG60O8F0 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/ 

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]]> Simplification and Competitiveness: Rethinking Europe’s Capital Markets Rulebook The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) 00:12:16 In this episode of AFME Voices, AFME's Chief Executive Officer, Adam Farkas, joins 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. In this episode of AFME Voices, AFME's Chief Executive Officer, Adam Farkas, joins 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. false full 8 1904f5af-de20-47f8-b676-7e224c6b7ae4 Navigating Europe’s Digital Omnibus: Simplifying Cyber and AI Rules 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.

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Learn more about AFME’s work: https://www.afme.eu/our-work/digital-innovation

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]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:03 +0000 news@afme.eu (The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME)) https://afme-voices.simplecast.com/episodes/afme-digital-omnibus-V3mbT8CE 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.

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Learn more about AFME’s work: https://www.afme.eu/our-work/digital-innovation

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]]> Navigating Europe’s Digital Omnibus: Simplifying Cyber and AI Rules The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) 00:13:31 In this episode of AFME Voices, we explore Europe’s drive to simplify its AI and cyber regulatory landscape through the new Digital Omnibus Package. With regulatory complexity growing across the financial sector, we examine where simplification is most needed, the potential overlap between DORA and the Cyber Resilience Act, and the implications of a proposed single EU reporting hub. In this episode of AFME Voices, we explore Europe’s drive to simplify its AI and cyber regulatory landscape through the new Digital Omnibus Package. With regulatory complexity growing across the financial sector, we examine where simplification is most needed, the potential overlap between DORA and the Cyber Resilience Act, and the implications of a proposed single EU reporting hub. false full 7 e5087e22-645d-42a4-84b9-f717cb9d941d The Role of CSDs in Europe’s Financial Ecosystem 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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]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 11:26:44 +0000 news@afme.eu (The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME)) https://afme-voices.simplecast.com/episodes/the-role-of-csds-in-europes-financial-ecosystem-MHM_jJaU 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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]]> The Role of CSDs in Europe’s Financial Ecosystem The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) 00:11:22 In this episode of AFME Voices, we take a closer look at the role of Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) and their importance for Europe’s financial ecosystem. With Europe striving to enhance growth, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy, we explore how CSDs function today, what makes the European model distinct, and why this infrastructure is so vital to the region’s markets. In this episode of AFME Voices, we take a closer look at the role of Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) and their importance for Europe’s financial ecosystem. With Europe striving to enhance growth, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy, we explore how CSDs function today, what makes the European model distinct, and why this infrastructure is so vital to the region’s markets. false full 6 c35399c2-3de3-443f-b133-51314b841bc2 One Year of UK Financial Services Policy: From Ballot Box to the Leeds Reforms 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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]]> Thu, 7 Aug 2025 11:32:33 +0000 news@afme.eu (The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME)) https://afme-voices.simplecast.com/episodes/from-ballot-box-to-leeds-reforms-one-year-of-uk-financial-services-policy-4gxaIUN3 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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Learn more about AFME’s work: https://www.afme.eu/

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]]> One Year of UK Financial Services Policy: From Ballot Box to the Leeds Reforms The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) 00:15:57 In this episode of AFME Voices, we assess the UK Government’s progress on financial services reform, one year into its first term and eight months after the first Mansion House speech. With a focus on the Leeds Reforms, we explore how these proposals fit into the broader ambition to enhance competitiveness, streamline regulation, and drive long-term economic growth. In this episode of AFME Voices, we assess the UK Government’s progress on financial services reform, one year into its first term and eight months after the first Mansion House speech. With a focus on the Leeds Reforms, we explore how these proposals fit into the broader ambition to enhance competitiveness, streamline regulation, and drive long-term economic growth. false full 5 3a347493-463d-49a4-9fce-b97b4276e709 Reviving European Securitisation: What the Commission’s New Proposals Mean for Capital Markets 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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Learn more about AFME’s work on securitisation: https://www.afme.eu/divisions-and-committees/securitisation

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]]> Tue, 1 Jul 2025 11:33:56 +0000 news@afme.eu (The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME)) https://afme-voices.simplecast.com/episodes/reviving-european-securitisation-what-the-commissions-new-proposals-mean-for-capital-markets-SXd_0mdP 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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Learn more about AFME’s work on securitisation: https://www.afme.eu/divisions-and-committees/securitisation

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]]> Reviving European Securitisation: What the Commission’s New Proposals Mean for Capital Markets The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) 00:14:19 In this episode of AFME Voices, we unpack the European Commission’s new proposals on securitisation, published on 17 June as part of the Strategic Investment and Competitiveness (SIU) package. With securitisation chosen as the first policy priority under the SIU, what could these reforms mean for the future of Europe’s capital markets? In this episode of AFME Voices, we unpack the European Commission’s new proposals on securitisation, published on 17 June as part of the Strategic Investment and Competitiveness (SIU) package. With securitisation chosen as the first policy priority under the SIU, what could these reforms mean for the future of Europe’s capital markets? false full 4 0808b4dd-f5f6-4c73-b612-6ac0bc1a54ff Unlocking the Future of Capital Markets: The Rise of DLT and Tokenisation 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.

Additional Resources:

Learn more about AFME’s work on DLT: https://www.afme.eu/divisions-and-committees/technology-operations
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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!

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:00:36 +0000 news@afme.eu (The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME)) https://afme-voices.simplecast.com/episodes/unlocking-the-future-of-capital-markets-the-rise-of-dlt-and-tokenisation-2koMqGrG 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.

Additional Resources:

Learn more about AFME’s work on DLT: https://www.afme.eu/divisions-and-committees/technology-operations
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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!

]]> Unlocking the Future of Capital Markets: The Rise of DLT and Tokenisation The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) 00:15:37 In this episode of AFME Voices, we explore the transformative potential of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in capital markets. From increased efficiency and transparency to new opportunities in asset tokenisation, DLT is reshaping how financial institutions operate. But what’s driving adoption, and what challenges remain? Coco Chen, Associate Director, Technology & Operations, and Victoria Webster, Managing Director, Fixed Income, discuss key market developments, regulatory progress, and what the future holds for DLT-based capital markets. In this episode of AFME Voices, we explore the transformative potential of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in capital markets. From increased efficiency and transparency to new opportunities in asset tokenisation, DLT is reshaping how financial institutions operate. But what’s driving adoption, and what challenges remain? Coco Chen, Associate Director, Technology & Operations, and Victoria Webster, Managing Director, Fixed Income, discuss key market developments, regulatory progress, and what the future holds for DLT-based capital markets. capital markets, distributed ledger technology, dlt false full 3 5d73582b-ccd4-4ed9-bfed-27fe03098272 Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Financial Services 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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]]> Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:15:00 +0000 news@afme.eu (The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME)) https://afme-voices.simplecast.com/episodes/artificial-intelligence-and-the-future-of-financial-services-ffWsNtje 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:

Stay tuned for future episodes of AFME Voices, where we continue to explore key regulatory and market developments impacting wholesale capital markets!

]]> Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Financial Services The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) 00:17:32 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. 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. false full 2 d7c11781-8de5-4637-89f4-89e0da7a287f Accelerating Settlement: The Impact of T+1 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.

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]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:19:12 +0000 news@afme.eu (The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME)) https://afme-voices.simplecast.com/episodes/accelerating-settlement-the-impact-of-t1-N6IDKagB 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:

Stay tuned for future episodes of AFME Voices, where we continue to explore key regulatory and market developments impacting wholesale capital markets!

]]> Accelerating Settlement: The Impact of T+1 The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) 00:11:56 In this AFME Voices episode, we explore the transition to T+1 settlement cycles, its impact on European markets, and what it means for market participants. Elisabeth Mauguy, AFME's Digital Content Manager, is joined by Pete Tomlinson, AFME's Managing Director of Equities Trading and Post Trade to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and regulatory approaches to this significant change. In this AFME Voices episode, we explore the transition to T+1 settlement cycles, its impact on European markets, and what it means for market participants. Elisabeth Mauguy, AFME's Digital Content Manager, is joined by Pete Tomlinson, AFME's Managing Director of Equities Trading and Post Trade to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and regulatory approaches to this significant change. post trade, settlement efficiency, t+1 false full 1