Date: Thursday, 16 October
Time: 13:30 - 15:00 ET followed by a networking reception
Venue: IFC, 2121 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20037
Overview
The future of international capital markets is rapidly changing, driven by the adoption of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the global bond ecosystem, the operational advances brought about in AI, and the geopolitical priorities shifting the opportunities and risks. Digital bonds, issued and managed via blockchain, offer enhanced transparency, reduced settlement times, and lower operational costs. The growing role of AI in capital markets, from deal workflows to regulatory reporting, provides for the opportunity for error reduction, further automation, and enhanced operational efficiency. Yet despite progress, challenges in the bond market still occur, from legal and regulatory complexities, custody issues, and the need for interoperable standards. Among others, ICMA’s Bond Data Taxonomy (BDT) and the Common Domain Model (CDM) have played key roles in these developments.
Co-hosted by The World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, this afternoon event held in Washington D.C. promises to explore these key themes through thought leadership and focused dialogue with industry leaders and technology experts. The event will be followed by a networking reception to foster meaningful conversations with key stakeholders from across the region.
Admission: This in-person event is free to attend and open to ICMA members by invitation only. Please note that attendance may be limited per firm due to venue restrictions. To request an invitation, please contact Fintech@icmagroup.org
If you have any questions, please contact ICMA events.
Tuesday 21 May
| CEST | ||
| 09:30 | Arrival registration, meet and greet | |
| 10:00 | Welcome remarks | |
| 10:15 | Keynote address | |
| 10:35 | Keynote address | |
| 10:35 | Keynote Address | |
| 11:15 | Panel session: Improving and growing capital markets | |
| 12:15 | Lunch break & networking session | |
| 13:15 | Welcome address | |
| 13:30 | Panel session: Shortening of the settlement Cycle | |
| 14:30 | End of conference |
