AFME Voices

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 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 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, 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 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.