AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe)

AFME is pleased to announce that Bert Colijn, Senior Economist at ING will give a keynote at AFME's European High Yield and Private Debt Forum. Join us in Amsterdam on 22 October for insightful discussions on topics such as European high yield bonds, the private debt market, financing structures, and much more. Don't miss out on the early bird discount—be sure to register before it ends on 27 August: https://bit.ly/3YMIB2X

Don't miss your chance to attend AFME's 8th Annual European Compliance and Legal Conference on 23-24 September in London. Join expert speakers as they delve into topics like Anti Money Laundering Reform. Hear insights from Richard Middleton, Managing Director at AFME, Endija Springe, Policy Expert at the European Banking Authority (EBA), Jo Swyngedouw, Deputy Director Head of the Unit Financial Stability, AML Supervision and Banking Prudential Policy, National Bank of Belgium, Jose A., Director, Regulatory Risk & Control Oversight at Commerzbank AG and Marcus Pleyer, Dep Director General at the Bundesministerium der Finanzen on implementing the EU AML Package, global standards, and the role of AMLA. Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/4fH262X

Don't forget to register for OPTIC 2024, happening on 2-3 October in #London. Join expert speakers for panels, such as "Capital Markets Policy Priorities for New EU and UK Administrations": James Kemp, Head of Global FX, GFMA Marcel Haag, Director Horizontal Policies, DG-FISMA Sam Riley, Chief Executive Officer , Clearstream Okan Pekin, Global Head of Securities Services, Citi Register now: https://bit.ly/4dGSqDS

AFME has today published a revised version of its Due Diligence Questionnaire (DDQ) to be used in 2025, which harmonises and simplifies the process of completing questionnaires for global custodians, sub-custodians and banks that hold securities and client money. The aim of the document, now in its seventh iteration, is to reduce time and resources used by market participants to complete their annual due diligence process. The questionnaire is available in both Word and Excel formats, and can be accessed via this link: https://bit.ly/4dud5Lb

AFME has today published its Securitisation Data Snapshot for the second quarter of 2024, which has found that European securitisation issuance reached €66.6bn during this quarter. Download the snapshot here: https://bit.ly/4fxb6HB

AFME has today published a report titled “Digital Finance in the EU – Priorities for fostering resilient, innovative and competitive financial markets”, presenting its recommendations for supporting the development of capital markets and increased access to finance for the real economy through new technologies. The report focuses on the following main areas: ▪ Unlocking the benefits of tokenisation and DLT technologies in capital markets ▪ Supporting an effective data ecosystem ▪ Promoting a secure and resilient EU digital finance sector ▪Leveraging the opportunities from the use of artificial intelligence (AI) Access the report here: https://bit.ly/3WImUzv

AFME's High Yield Board was pleased to host the inaugural High Yield “NextGen” Networking Event. The event offered attendees the opportunity to hear from Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School and Author of "May Contain Lies," as well as the opportunity to network with colleagues over drinks. Thank you to Goldman Sachs for providing the fantastic venue for a wonderful evening in the heart of the City. We extend our thanks to participating firms from A&O Shearman, Baker McKenzie, Bank of America, Citi, Clifford Chance, Deutsche Bank, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Goldman Sachs, ING, Latham & Watkins, Norton Rose Fulbright and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates.

AFME has published a new position paper, which elaborates on how to achieve a step-by-step implementation of FiDA, beginning with a thorough analysis of each of the financial data categories, following three phases: 1️⃣ FiDA-readiness assessment by data category, followed by a decision on its inclusion in FiDA 2️⃣ Definition of financial data access schemes for in-scope data categories 3️⃣ Implementation phase Access the paper here: https://bit.ly/4fBYtLI

Join industry leaders and experts, such as Johan Bergström, Head of Funding at the Riksgälden and Zoeb Sachee, Head of Euro Linear Rates Trading at Citi at AFME's 19th Annual European Government Bond Conference. Don't miss this opportunity to network and gain insights from the forefront of the industry. Register now and take advantage of the early-bird rate: bit.ly/3Sovr8c

AFME and Linklaters have today published a new report titled 'Climate transition plans: current and emerging frameworks for the European financial services sector.’ The report is an essential primer on transition plan frameworks and guidance relevant to European banks covering international standards and developments in the UK and EU. The report also discusses trends in litigation, NGO and shareholder scrutiny related to disclosures in climate transition plans. It aims to provide a helpful reference point for navigating the increasing number of transition plan frameworks applicable to banks, covering not only the content of each of the frameworks but also their legislative timeline. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4doaoLd