In this episode, Benjamin David talks with Jens Hachmeister from Clearstream about the digital transformation of securities issuance in Europe. They discuss the shift from traditional to electronic methods, the role of Central Securities Depositories, and the challenges and opportunities of this transition. The episode concludes with Jens's insights into future trends in digital financial markets.
Join host Nick Fitzpatrick as he discusses with Jim Caron, Chief Investment Officer of the Portfolio Solutions Group at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the anticipated financial landscape of 2024. Their conversation traverses critical topics such as the shifting dynamics in global markets, the expected trajectory of inflation, and the pivotal role of central banks like the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. Jim provides an in-depth analysis on how these factors influence investment strategies, emphasising the strategic importance of diversified portfolios in navigating the upcoming financial year's complexities.
In this episode, Benjamin David delves into the rapidly evolving landscape of investment funds, exploring the sector's digital transformation and global challenges. Joined by expert Philippe Seyll, head of Clearstream Funds, they examine the pivotal role of digital technology, the intricacies of cross-border distribution, and the complexities of regulatory compliance.
In this episode, Nick Fitzpatrick explores the revolutionary world of tokenisation in fund management with expert Dr. Ian Hunt. They delve into the transformative potential of smart tokens and self-executing smart contracts, discussing the efficiencies and customisations these technologies bring to fund handling and distribution.
In this episode of the Funds Europe podcast, Nick Fitzpatrick, Benjamin David, and Piyasi Mitra delve into the differences in ESG fund perspectives between emerging and developed markets. Featuring an insightful interview with Annika Brouwer from Ninety One's sustainability team, the episode also rounds up trending news on private equity's Q1 2023 recovery, abrdn's £4.4 billion outflows and shifts in the fund platforms' landscape.
In this episode of the Funds Europe podcast, Rudolf Siebel, managing director at BVI, discusses the increasing market data costs, accompanied by a news roundup where the hosts highlight Europe's leadership in ESG, GAM's call for an Extraordinary General Meeting and recent advancements in the EU retail Investment Strategy.
In the first episode of the Funds Europe podcast, the team discusses India's ETF market and the government's initiatives to promote investments. The episode includes an exclusive interview with Anil Ghelani, Senior Vice President of DSP Mutual Fund, about ETF trends in India. The episode also covers the European Commission's consideration of scrapping the Article 9 label under the SFDR regulation and the Swiss authorities' investigation of the UBS and Credit Suisse deal.