ICMA Podcast

COVID-19: ICMA Asset Management & Investors Council market update (4 November 2020)

Robert Parker, Chair of ICMA's Asset Management and Investors Council, reviews the market events of the last two weeks, in light of Ant Group's IPO suspension, the US presidential election and the Fed's next meeting.

ICMA Women’s Network – Connecting the generations: a conversation between Allegra Berman & Wura Olatunbosun

The ICMA Women's Network hosted a virtual conversation between Allegra Berman, Global Head of Institutional Sales & Global Co-Head of Securities Services, Markets & Securities Services, HSBC and Wura Olatunbosun, Associate, Dentons.
 
With many of us working remotely during these challenging conditions, it is harder than ever to share knowledge and expertise. But inter-generational connectivity remains extremely important as it can help mould positive attitudes and inspire the upcoming generation in the next steps of their careers, and can introduce fresh perspectives and different working cultures.

Allegra and Wura listened and learned from each other, exploring how the challenges facing women in finance have changed over time, citing shifts in culture and expectations, the importance of adaptability and resilience, and what the future may hold as the different generations weather the storm together and prepare for what’s next.

Debt capital markets in Africa – developments and challenges

At the end of a turbulent year for world financial markets this discussion looked at recent developments in the debt capital markets of Africa, how they are faring in the pandemic and their prospects for providing financing in the future. A panel of market experts from across the region shared their insights on market performance, liquidity, sustainability and the regulatory environment and considered the role of the central banks in further developing bond markets.

Moderator: Martin Scheck, Chief Executive, ICMA
Panellists:
Ekow Afedzie, Managing Director, Ghana Stock Exchange
Philip Buyskes, Chief Executive Officer, Frontclear
Chandi Mwenebungu, Director & Treasurer, African Export-Import Bank
Jumoke Olaniyan, Vice President Market Architecture, FMDQ Securities Exchange
Zafar Parker, Head: Financial Markets Department, South African Reserve Bank

The aging population of Japan and implications for the capital markets

Satoshi NOJIRI, Head of Retirement Institute, Fidelity Institute, FIL Investments (Japan) speaks to ICMA about the current age demographics in Japan; the implications of the aging population for the overall functioning of the country and future economic growth;  and the various initiatives the government is taking to address this issue including the extension of retirement age and promoting the building of assets by individuals in preparation for their retirement. Satoshi also discusses the response of the Japanese capital market along with the products being developed and offers insights to other jurisdictions who are facing or may face the same situation.

Consolidating cross-border regulatory reporting

Andy Hill of ICMA discusses cross-border and multi-jurisdictional regulatory reporting consolidation with Dean Bruyns, Senior Director of Broadridge’s Regulatory Reporting Solution. The conversation covers ISO schemas, ISDA taxonomies, and UTIs, as well as the benefits and challenges of global coordination and the risks arising from divergence and fragmentation.  

COVID-19: ICMA Asset Management & Investors Council market update (21 October 2020)

Robert Parker, Chair of ICMA's Asset Management and Investors Council, reviews the market events of the last two weeks, in light of the increase in global coronavirus cases, the upcoming US presidential election and investor positioning.

Diversity and racism in the financial industry

ICMA’s Katie Kelly talks to Sun-Hee Park, Senior Counsel at EBRD about everyday racism and complacency in the financial industry and the importance of monitoring the success (or otherwise) of diversity policies. Also, is BAME a useful label or not in this context?

Shades of green in the bond market

Christa Clapp, co-founder of Cicero Shades of Green talks to ICMA’s Head of Sustainable Finance, Nicholas Pfaff about the evolving role of external reviewers in giving transparency to investors in green, social and sustainability bonds and new sustainability linked bonds, as well as the future EU Green Bond Standard.

COVID-19: ICMA Asset Management & Investors Council market update (7 October 2020)

Robert Parker, Chair of ICMA's Asset Management and Investors Council, reviews the market events of the last two weeks, in light of the increase in global coronavirus cases, the upcoming US presidential election and investor positioning.

Navigating through the crisis, an APG Asset Management perspective

ICMA speaks to Gert Dijkstra, Senior Managing Director and Axel van Doorn, Managing Director in Legal, Tax and Regulatory at APG Asset Management, about how their firm is navigating its way through the current crisis, their views on the actions taken by central banks, as well as their projects related to sustainability and digitisation.