The Funds Europe Podcast The Funds Europe Podcast
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The Funds Europe podcast provides monthly insights on navigating the European investment funds landscape, from regulatory changes and market trends to interviews with industry experts.
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Episode 7: The digital evolution in securities issuance
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.
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Episode 6: Deciphering 2024's financial path
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.
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Episode 5: The future of investment funds
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.
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Episode 4: Tokenisation and the future of funds
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.
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Episode 3: ESG in emerging markets
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.
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Episode 2: Market data costs controversy
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.