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In Part 2 of this conversation, Marc Granville from the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) continues speaking with Kaikham Onedamdy from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) about the impact and future of the Green Bond Technical Assistance Program (GB TAP). They discuss lessons learned from the programme, including the importance of collaboration, partnerships, and combining technical assistance with funding to support sustainable bond markets in emerging economies. The discussion also highlights the critical role of education and training in scaling sustainable finance globally and building local expertise. Finally, Kaikham shares what is exciting about the future of sustainable finance: the passion of young professionals working to create meaningful impact in their markets.
Marc Granville, Senior Director at ICMA, and Kay Kim from IFC discuss the Green Bond Technical Assistance Program (GB TAP) launched in 2018. The program, supported by Switzerland, Sweden, and Luxembourg, aims to develop green bonds in emerging markets with a $1.4 billion fund. IFC partnered with ICMA for its expertise in sustainable finance training, especially during COVID-19. The program has trained 2,000 bankers from 83 countries, with 41% being women. It has led to tangible impacts, such as banks issuing their first green bonds and developing local taxonomies. The alumni network fosters ongoing learning and collaboration among participants.
Members of ICMA Future Leaders — Odinaka Linus-Nwokonkwo, CFA, Lead SSA Market Trader, Access Bank, Chukwuebuka Ikem, CFA, Rates Trader, Citi, and Enock Asare, Head, Fixed Income, Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd. recently hosted an ICMA podcast on “The Future of Finance in Africa and Its Impact on African Youth.”
They were joined by distinguished senior colleagues Dr. Okey Umeano, CFA, Deputy Director, Financial Markets Department, Central Bank of Nigeria and Abena Amoah, Managing Director, Ghana Stock Exchange.
Listen to the conversation to gain insights on the opportunities and challenges shaping finance across Africa.
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 Parker, former Chairman of AMIC and Senior Adviser to ICMA, alongside Massimiliano Castelli, PhD MSc, Managing Director and Head of Strategy & Advice at UBS Asset Management, who also serves as the Co-Chair of the AMIC Executive Committee.
In this podcast, recorded on 5 February 2026, the team discussed:
Outlook for 2026: key themes
Geopolitics and which are the asset classes to watch this year
Views on the new FED chair as well as FED leadership, tariffs, and shutdown risk
Investors views on optimism in the markets and how that effects positioning
If you have questions or topics that you would like our guests to address in future episodes, please feel free to get in contact via email: AMIC@icmagroup.org.
Learn more about AMIC: https://www.icmagroup.org/market-practice-and-regulatory-policy/asset-management/
The ICMA ETF Podcast: What’s new in fixed income ETFs?
Listen now to this ICMA Podcast on exchange-traded funds (ETFs), hosted by Anita Karppi, Senior Director - Buy-side at ICMA, who was joined by Tom Stephens of Schroders Investment Management, Pravin Bagree of UBS Asset Management and Josh Gibbs of State Street Investment Management to discuss what 2026 could look like for fixed income ETFs, and why ETFs are increasingly being treated as core portfolio infrastructure rather than “access” products.
In this episode, the panel discusses:
The outlook for fixed income ETFs in 2026: intentional duration, credit dispersion and ETFs as risk-management tools
The active ETF “delivery mechanism” debate: product design, fees and liquidity
Adoption trends across institutional, wholesale and retail channels, plus the role of platforms and model portfolios
Regulatory developments, including how rules may shape eligible exposures (including alternatives)
Bryan Pascoe, Andy Hill, Natalie Westerbarkey, and Irene Rey examine evolving market structure, resilience, and digitalisation trends shaping bond markets over the next decade.
Bryan Pascoe, Chief Executive, ICMA reflects on market resilience in 2025 and outlines the structural, regulatory, and digital forces shaping global debt markets in 2026.
Nicholas Pfaff, Deputy Chief Executive and Head of Sustainable Finance, ICMA introduces the Climate Transition Bond Guidelines and their role in mobilising capital for hard-to-abate sectors.
Allan Malvar outlines ICMA’s capacity-building work with regulators and policymakers, highlighting common challenges in market architecture, legal certainty, and post-trade resilience.
Thorsten Guthke and Irene Rey review the European Commission’s SIA initiative and its potential to channel retail savings into capital markets under the Savings and Investment Union.
Natalie Westerbarkey and Thorsten Guthke analyse how the EU’s Market Integration and Supervision Package could reshape trading, clearing, settlement, and digital bond markets.
Katie Kelly explores structural barriers and enabling measures to deepen and modernise the European commercial paper market.
Gabriel Callsen, Senior Director, FinTech and Digitalisation, ICMA summarises key findings on DvP settlement assets and custody models for DLT-based bonds under Project Guardian.
Zhan Chen outlines ICMA’s engagement with members and regulators on the implications of the SEC’s US Treasury clearing mandate and market readiness challenges.
Andy Hill discusses ICMA’s response to the Bank of England’s proposals on gilt repo resilience, including central clearing, haircuts, and alternative policy measures.
Francisco Parente, Associate Director, FinTech and Digitalisation, ICMA examines the regulatory landscape, risks, and potential role of stablecoins as on-chain settlement assets in capital markets.
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, former Chairman of AMIC and Senior Adviser to ICMA, and Massimiliano Castelli, PhD MSc, Managing Director and Head of Strategy & Advice at UBS Asset Management, who also serves as the Co-Chair of the AMIC Executive Committee.
This podcast was recorded on 16 December 2025, where the team discussed:
Capital Markets: Equities and precious metals surged in 2025 while fixed income and commodities lagged. What were key drivers behind these divergent performances, and how should investors interpret them going into 2026?
Economic Growth & Risks: What main forces will shape global growth in 2026, and where might the biggest risks or opportunities be?
Policy & Investor Strategy: How might investor behaviour to shift in 2026 — particularly in terms of defensive versus growth strategies?
If you have questions or topics that you would like our guests to address in future episodes, please feel free to get in contact via email: AMIC@icmagroup.org.
Learn more about AMIC
This episode features a conversation between Mark Granville, Head of Education at ICMA and Emma Thomas, Secretary to ICMA’s Artificial Intelligence in Capital Markets (AICM) Working Group. They discuss the origin of the group, why it was created, and how it focuses on regulatory engagement, market-relevant AI implementations, and responsible standards.
Further exploring how AI is being adopted across the bond lifecycle, where the biggest efficiency gains are emerging, and how firms should navigate the growing regulatory agenda, they also discuss the risks and limitations of AI, the importance of responsible use, and why upskilling is becoming essential across the industry.
A practical, grounded view of how AI is reshaping workflows, risk considerations and future capabilities in capital markets.
Digital bonds: hype, hope or the future of capital markets? Listen to our podcast examining just how far - or not - the bond market has progressed towards a digital future with host Mushtaq Kapasi, Chief Representative of ICMA for Asia Pacific in conversation with Ankur Prakash, Head of Digital and Strategic Initiatives, Global Banking at Standard Chartered and Yam Ki Chan, Vice President at US fintech Circle, one of the world’s major issuers of stablecoins.
This is the first of a special series of podcasts examining some of the leading trends of the day, co-produced by Resonate Global Advisors.
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.
Anita Karppi, Senior Director - Buy-side, Market Practice & Regulatory Policy, ICMA was joined this episode by industry experts, Bob Parker, former Chairman of AMIC and Senior Adviser to ICMA, and Massimiliano Castelli, PhD MSc, Managing Director and Head of Strategy & Advice at UBS Asset Management, who also serves as the Co-Chair of the AMIC Executive Committee.
This podcast was recorded on 24th October 2025, where the team discussed:
IMF/WB Annual Meetings: What were the major takeaways?
US Government Shutdown & US/China Trade Negotiations: How will these challenges impact global markets?
Central Bank Meetings: What to expect from the Fed, ECB, BoE, and BoJ in late October and early November?
Equity and Commodity Markets: Are we witnessing bubbles, and how can we define one?
Investor Sentiment: After a strong 2025 performance, will investors take profits or reduce risks?
German Government & European Financial Integration: Will we finally see progress on the Capital Markets Union?
If you have questions or topics that you would like our guests to address in future episodes, please feel free to get in contact via email: AMIC@icmagroup.org.
Learn more about AMIC: https://www.icmagroup.org/market-practice-and-regulatory-policy/asset-management/
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