ICMA Podcast

What does it take to build a lasting career in capital markets? Alessandro Gabellone joins Jérôme van der Bruggen, Chief Market Strategist at Degroof Petercam, to explore how education, practical experience and curiosity can help young professionals develop sound judgment. This ICMA Future Leaders Belgium conversation also examines how AI is transforming the way junior professionals learn, analyse...

Nina Suhaib-Wolf, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, discusses ICMA’s analysis of the new EU and UK MiFIR post-trade transparency regimes, highlighting significantly increased bond market transparency in both jurisdictions and higher levels of real-time transparency in the EU.

Miriam Patterson, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, discusses the expansion of dematerialised Eurobond issuance, including the first paperless ICSD issuance and upcoming changes enabling more international issuers to issue dematerialised debt securities under English law. For more information on the ICSDs’ initial dematerialised securities initiative, see ICSDs launch n...

Georgina Jarratt, Head of Innovation and Digitalisation, ICMA, explores the findings of ICMA's Primary Market Innovation Project NextGen report, examining how greater automation, standardisation and interoperability can modernise primary debt markets while preserving the trust, resilience and established practices that underpin their effectiveness.

Dr Thorsten Guthke, Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, examines the challenges facing European banking competitiveness, the evolving regulatory landscape and the importance of a strong banking sector in supporting efficient capital markets, investment and economic growth across Europe.

Valérie Guillaumin, Director, Sustainable Finance, ICMA, provides an update on the latest developments in the Green, Social, Sustainability and Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles, highlighting recent guidance and initiatives aimed at strengthening market transparency, integrity and best practice in sustainable bond markets.

Mickayla Fourie, Director, Legal, ICMA, presents the key findings of the ICMA Women's Network's white paper, Gender Equality in Capital Markets: Insights, Evidence and Opportunities for Action, examining the barriers to career progression, the importance of sponsorship. and inclusive workplace practices, and the practical steps organisations and individuals can take to advance gender equality acro...

Ruari Ewing, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, provides an overview of developments affecting international primary bond markets, examining evolving regulatory requirements and ICMA's ongoing work to support efficient and well-functioning debt issuance markets.

Zhan Chen, Associate Director, Repo & Collateral, ICMA, discusses the latest developments in the US Treasury clearing mandate, including the SEC’s reopened consultations, ICMA’s response and ongoing work to support industry preparedness.

Natalie Westerbarkey, Managing Director, and Dr Thorsten Guthke, Director, ICMA, reflect on 20 years of the European Parliamentary Financial Services Forum (EPFSF), highlighting its role in fostering dialogue between European policymakers and the financial services. industry, ICMA’s contribution to the Forum, and the growing importance of capital markets in supporting Europe’s competitiveness and...

Andy Hill, Managing Director and Co-Head of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, provides an update on developments in the international secondary bond markets, examining the key market structure, liquidity and regulatory issues shaping their evolution.

Listen now to the latest podcast from the Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), ICMA's dedicated forum advocating the interests of buy-side members, including asset managers, institutional investors, private banks, pension funds and insurance companies, among others. Returning for this special summer edition, reviewing the year so far, are industry experts Anita Karppi, Senior Director, M...

It’s no great surprise why exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are playing an increasing role as a core portfolio instrument across institutional, wealth and retail channels, given their cost efficiency and transparency. But where might the next wave of innovation in active and fixed income ETFs come from? How will technology, tokenisation and evolving investor preferences reshape the ETF ecosystem and t...

Alexander Westphal, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA explains the latest industry guidance on the new Gating Event and its role in supporting an efficient and orderly transition to T+1 settlement in the EU. Read the full 2026 Q3 Quarterly Report here .

Natalie Westerbarkey, Managing Director and Co-Head, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, explores the future of securitisation, examining how regulatory reform, market innovation and industry collaboration can support sustainable market growth. Read the full 2026 Q3 Quarterly Report here .

Alex Tsang, Director, Asia Pacific, ICMA, explores China's integration into the global fixed income market, examining the policy reforms, repo market developments and infrastructure needed to support greater international participation. Read the full 2026 Q3 Quarterly Report here .

Anita Karppi, Senior Director and Head of Buy-side, ICMA, highlights the key themes shaping ICMA's buy-side agenda, from artificial intelligence and ETFs to market structure, regulation and the evolving role of institutional investors. Read the full 2026 Q3 Quarterly Report here .

Thorsten Guthke, Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, discusses how 28th regimes could help overcome regulatory fragmentation and support greater integration across Europe's capital markets. Read the full 2026 Q3 Quarterly Report here .

Miriam Patterson, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, discusses the joint industry response to the FCA and PRA consultations on reforming the UK's securitisation framework and the opportunity to enhance the market's competitiveness and international appeal. Read the full 2026 Q3 Quarterly Report here .

Miriam Patterson, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, discusses ICMA's response to the US Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed amendments to Rule 15c2-11 and the importance of ensuring the changes support the effective functioning of international fixed income markets. Read the full 2026 Q3 Quarterly Report here .

Andy Hill, Managing Director and Co-Head, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, discusses ICMA's work to improve the quality and reliability of bond axe information, supporting greater transparency and efficiency in electronic fixed income trading. Read the full 2026 Q3 Quarterly Report here .

Bryan Pascoe, Chief Executive of ICMA, reflects on the key themes emerging from ICMA's 58th AGM and Annual Conference, highlighting market resilience, technological innovation and the regulatory priorities shaping the future of global fixed income markets. Read the full 2026 Q3 Quarterly Report here .

Listen now to the podcast from the Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), ICMA's dedicated forum advocating the interests of buy-side members, including asset managers, institutional investors, private banks, pension funds, and insurance companies, among others. Returning for this episode are industry experts, Anita Karppi, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, Bob...

Listen now to the podcast from the Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), ICMA's dedicated forum advocating the interests of buy-side members, including asset managers, institutional investors, private banks, pension funds, and insurance companies. Anita Karppi, Senior Director - Buy-side, Market Practice & Regulatory Policy, ICMA was joined this episode by industry experts, Bob Parker...

Marc Granville, Senior Director at ICMA and Head of Education and Training, speaks with Hugh Friel, Senior Vice President at Frontclear, in the second part of this episode to explore how technology and standardisation are reshaping repo and collateral markets across emerging and frontier economies. The discussion highlights how digital innovation and framework agreements can streamline legal onboa...