Event agenda

Europe’s moment: leadership in a polarized world

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Citi

Going for growth?

These are Alan’s teaser bullet points for his session: • Europe’s growing pains • Financial markets play a crucial role • Post-trade – action needed? – Now, click here to find our interview with him and get another couple of clues.

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BNP Paribas

Post-trade regulation – the COMPLETE overview (Wednesday edition)

Having delivered an insightful overview of the post-trade regulatory landscape at last year’s conference, Alex Dockx from JP Morgan returns to provide further perspective on regulatory shifts and technology advances.

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J.P. Morgan

Sweden

What’s up in clearing policy making

To get a full current overview of the clearing policy landscape, there can be no more qualified way than to join in this room on 3 September! Until then, don’t miss our teaser interview with ESMA’s Klaus Löber, one of the panellists.

New vs old: The art of clever AI adoption

AI offers a lot of potential for unlocking value across the trade lifecycle – when used right. This session dives into the strategic implementation of AI, looks at where it might be most beneficial, and discusses how it can fit in with legacy systems.

The challenges of financial crime and sanctions compliance in a shifting international order

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International Securities Services Association (ISSA)

The future of corporate actions and proxy voting: Collaboration and innovation for a more efficient ecosystem

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Citi

The insights from the EU DLT pilot regime

The EU's DLT Pilot Regime has crossed some major milestones but has also been criticised for being limiting and inflexible. This session takes a look at its development thus far and how improvements can be made.

Driving efficiency and transparency in the voluntary carbon market

Join for an introduction of the Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem. The voluntary carbon market (VCM) represents an opportunity. In this session, Anthony Stevens will discuss how the Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem is a vital part of enabling it to scale.

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Northern Trust

Stockholm, Sweden

Hear it from the players: the EQUITIES clearing market panel

Don’t miss this year’s edition of the 360° show’s classic clearinghouse 'battle' (split into separate derivatives/equities categories since 2024). With 2026 coming up, what is each provider’s edge in the Europe’s market – and how is it transforming?

Looking beyond operational efficiency: building the business case for automation and AI

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Xceptor

United Kingdom

Nordic strategy in action: shaping the future of post trade

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Euroclear

Setting the scene: what’s known and done on T+1

T+1 has driven up staffing costs as firms hired to handle the increased time pressure. Now, there’s hope that costs would come down as automation projects are delivered. This session discusses the actions that have been taken to address challenges.

After the ECB digital payment trials – towards a financial DLT ecosystem

Join for a cross-functional discussion among some of Europe’s deepest-in-the-know people on the topic of our DLT-supported future. ECB’s Holger Neuhaus leads the discussion; find our teaser interview with him here.

As ETFs grow, what’s in it for operations?

The growing popularity of ETFs has highlighted the issues of settlement in a challenging regulatory environment. This session explores the implications of market growth outpacing infrastructure updates and the need for visible real-time order progression.

Data will fuel tomorrow’s business. This is what you should do

Innovation in action: How technology is transforming class actions and tax recovery operations

The promise and practicalities of today’s repo activity

Interest in establishing mandatory central clearing for the EU’s repo market is high. what does this mean for those active in the repo market today, and what does tomorrow look like?

How custodians and other platform providers play the third-party services game

Click for a link to our background article.

On the industry movers’ minds – a conversation with ISSA Board members

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International Securities Services Association (ISSA)

T+1 impacts through the trade journey, pt 1: getting ready to trade

Because of the EU's complex market structure, the region's transition to T+1 is expected to cost European custodians several times more than their US counterparts. This session discusses how European market participants can prepare for a T+1 world.

Trends in CCP risk management and implications for market participants

Recent top-down initiatives, such as the AAR under EMIR 3, and ESMA's CCP resolution briefings, indicate a direction of development for CCP risk management. This session takes a closer look.

What’s on the private equity manager’s agenda

Private equity is a game of its own – so join for a talk with a senior pro who is focused on nothing else but it. Expect a discussion ranging across both investment and distribution aspects – covering both global and specific European and Nordic sides.

Asset servicing needs harmonising – but just how?

Differing standards in asset servicing processes – such as corporate actions, shareholder identification and tax treatment – are a headache for European securities-industry professionals. Come and let’s sort it out.

Cyber and operational resilience: Protecting client assets in the face of growing threats

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Citi

How post-trade tech investments suddenly became cool, and why

The pandemic exposed operational vulnerabilities, while T+1 is delivering a real wake-up call. Both events have created an automation imperative. This session shares insights on closing the gap between front and back office infrastructure investment.

My operating model – in bullet points

Meet senior operational colleagues for a chat about their current top objectives – and the action they are taking to reach them.

The future of post trade system automation: adding value between the client and CSD – powered by AI and the T+1 shift

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Digia

Finland

How CSDs seek to diversify and expand their service portfolios

Given their access to market data, CSDs are in a favourable position to develop additional services. This session aims to increase awareness of what they can offer and generate greater interest in their ancillary services.

Modernizing Nordic custody: SEB’s transformation journey addressing customers in the sub-custody and private and wealth segment

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S&P Global Market Intelligence

New York, United States

T+1 impacts through the trade journey, pt 2: execution and booking

Speed and accuracy are key considerations when evaluating execution quality. This expert panel will ponder the implications of faster settlement on execution outcomes and how market participants can optimise their booking processes.C4

The strengths of the Nordic model – What can Europe learn from our experience?

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Euroclear

Where Europe’s fund and asset managers want to see post trade going

Despite MiCA and the DLT Pilot Regime, adoption of DLT in asset management remains limited in the EU. Susan Yavari of EFAMA discusses what still needs to be done to ensure that Europe doesn't get left behind in the race for DLT dominance.

Data strategies: achieving the single pane of glass

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BNY

Sweden

Managing securities services risk

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International Securities Services Association (ISSA)

Trends and efficiencies in listed-derivatives clearing

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Fia Tech

United States

Trends in private-market investment operations

The momentum in private markets is unlikely to slow any time soon. With research suggesting private market AUM could grow more than twice as quickly as private assets over the next few years, an understanding of operations-related developments is crucial

Future of credit – credit index futures

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Eurex

Frankfurt, Germany

Lessons learned: How marketing leaders are driving growth in the evolving post-trade landscape

This session will bring together marketing leaders to share real-world insights, challenges, and best practices on how they’re adapting, innovating, and leading growth in a complex, regulated environment. 

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FinTech Marketing Community

London, United Kingdom

New vs old: What will change in how we execute payments, settle trades and custody assets

Want background before you meet up? Check out these teaser interviews with Philipp Dettwiler and Nick Philpott, and a recent column article by Olaf.

DLT in the real world

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International Securities Services Association (ISSA)

Europe’s trading venues, their battle for volumes … And what post-traders should know about them

Competition between Europe’s leading trading venues continues to hot up. What does this mean for market participants? Come along to this session to learn from the expertise of some of the leading players in securities services.

Post-trade regulation – the COMPLETE overview (Thursday edition)

Grounded in an overview of current regulation, expect this session to probe the key issues of settlement efficiency and improved adherence to market standards – not only from a European perspective. Check our our teaser interview with Marcello here.

T+1 impacts through the trade journey, pt 3: enrichment and matching

The EU’s transition to T+1 settlement might be more than two years away, but for those who are willing, it’s possible to achieve right now. This session touches on the tools and technology already available for the transition to T+1.

International fund distribution – for today and the future

Let’s gather for a current status check on digital-tokens developments, vehicle structures, investor KYC, and the other aspects you need under control to reap tomorrow’s fund-industry benefits.

Omnibus vs beneficial-owner accounts at the Nordic CSDs – who wants what and why

At its core, the omnibus versus beneficial owner accounts debate is about balancing efficiency with transparency. What is the right decision for the Nordics? Can a balance be found? This session looks at the issue from different perspectives.

T+1 impacts through the trade journey, pt 4: funding and inventory

Within the framework of our T+1 track – and the overall impact of shortened settlement cycles – this session zooms in on the steps of handling the funding and inventory, from the viewpoints of different types of actors involved.

The future of collateral management

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LSEG

United Kingdom

T+1 impacts through the trade journey, pt 5: clearing

With the UK and EU now committed to T+1 and other markets set to follow, a clear understanding of the issues relating to clearing is essential. Our group of banking and clearing house specialists will share their insights and inform the way ahead.

T+1 impacts through the trade journey, pt 6: settlement and fail management

Could T+1 be the golden opportunity to increase your organisational efficiency around settlement and fails? Hear the voices of experts from across the infrastructures and systems landscapes of the securities universe, then lay out your plan.

The future custody offering for Nordic institutions

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Swedbank / State Street

Sweden

Unlocking market intelligence: How Euroclear's data empowers the ecosystem

Euroclear’s data services are unlocking new possibilities across the financial ecosystem. This panel highlights how actionable data can drive transparency, innovation, and better decision-making across the ecosystem.

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Euroclear

New vs old: the promise of new payments infrastructure in optimising liquidity

Moving money across borders quickly and cost-effectively remains a major challenge for the securities industry. Our team of payment professionals will set the scene and shed some welcome light on the next wave of payment innovation.

The flavours of T+0

Let’s look at the alternative principles by which our future settlement solutions might be designed … by the time we find T+1 too slow.

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International Securities Services Association (ISSA)

The practitioner’s journey to standardised processes and full benefits from one’s data

As the race for capacity and capabilities squeeze our ops teams, let’s join for a closer look at our actual tech todos to get tomorrow’s production environment in place.

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS BaNCS)

India

The promise and practicalities of today’s securities lending

Securities lending has often been cited as a solution to the stunted progress of the CMU in the EU. This session explores its potential and how it can be encouraged.

Hear it from the players: the DERIVATIVES clearing market panel

Don’t miss this year’s edition of the 360° show’s classic clearinghouse 'battle' (split into separate derivatives/equities categories since 2024). With 2026 coming up, what is each provider’s edge in the Europe’s market – and how is it transforming?

Leveraging managed business services to improve your competitive edge

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SimCorp

Copenhagen, Denmark

Navigating in an uncertain world

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International Securities Services Association (ISSA)

T2S in Norway – or not?

Norges Bank has announced that it will investigate joining T2 – but what about T2S? In this session, learn more about Norway's dilemma, the considerations before its decision can be made, and the implications for Norway's post trade sector.

Issuers, investors, intermediaries – Meet ISSA’s asset servicing working group

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International Securities Services Association (ISSA)

Navigating the expanding requirements for repo clearing – from the US to Europe

With fragmented capital markets, multiple domestic issuers, and diverse market infrastructure, the Eurpoean repo market is very different from that of the US. Thus, Europe’s approach to cleared repo markets should align with its unique market structure.

Scaling AI in financial services: opportunities and challenges

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BNY

Sweden

The Nordic ETP market – a story of innovation and growth

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Euroclear

Crypto Compliance: Navigating today’s rules and tomorrow’s changes (and the critical role of data)

Location, location, location. Where should post-trade work be carried out, and by whom?

Three factors usually come to mind in deciding the location for new operating centres: cost, client proximity, and third-party operational resilience. This session takes a look at the important role of geography in setting up your next office.

Navigating the US treasury central clearing mandate: Opportunities and challenges for European market participants

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BNY

Sweden

The tools out there to nail the settlements

Thought you had heard everything there is to hear about settlement? Well, think again. This expert-packed session with representatives from various sectors of the industry will help you on your way to achieving best practice.

Derivatives reporting: the streamlining of regulatory reporting and a digital reporting future

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International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA)

United Kingdom

Getting the grip on out-of-network assets

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International Securities Services Association (ISSA)

Stepping up intraday liquidity

Increasingly, market participants are exploring intraday FX swaps and repo using DLT. Innovative mechanisms that enable 24/7 settlement using digital cash, could become a game changer. These session explores the options.

The new SSI standard – and what you have to do