Best VERMEG Podcasts (2024)

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The challenges and Solutions in SME Lending 19:39

5d ago19:39

19:39

By VERMEG

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How Basel 3.1 is Transforming Regulatory Reporting in Banking 17:00

16d ago17:00

17:00

Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in the financial services industry that addresses the most pressing topics in the regulatory reporting and regtech sectors. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry experts Andrew and Steve. Together, they delve into the intricacies of Basel 3.1 regulations and their sig…

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Shaping Finance: The Role of RegTech, AI, and Data Quality 19:20

1M ago19:20

19:20

Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in financial services that addresses the most pressing topics in the financial services industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned RegTech expert James Phillips. Together, they delve into how technological innovations and regulatory changes are reshaping the financial ser…

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Clearstream adds central bank money settlement for uncleared triparty repo 49:24

2M ago49:24

49:24

In our final episode of Season 3, we take an in-depth look at Clearstream's newly added central bank money (CeBM) settlement for triparty repo. Integrated with the EU’s TARGET2 real-time gross settlement platform, CeBM opens up uncleared triparty repos to a wider market of more diverse financial and non-financial counterparties. CeBM is designed to…

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Exploring Financial Crime Risk Assessment and the Evolving Landscape 19:58

2M ago19:58

19:58

Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in regulatory compliance and financial services that addresses the most pressing topics in the industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by Jessica Cath from Thistle Initiatives. Together, they talk about the world of financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, and the evolving regulat…

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GFF Podcast episode 9: ETF Securities Lending and Product Innovation 48:35

3M ago48:35

48:35

In this show, we discuss the arrival of ETFs in securities lending and the new product and service offerings to meet the demand for ETF lending at Clearstream. As ETFs with fixed income underlying assets are now available for securities lending and eligible for use in both fails and strategic securities lending products, we go in-depth with ETF exp…

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Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Financial Services #S3EP5 24:28

3M ago24:28

24:28

Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in financial services that addresses the most pressing topics in the regulatory reporting and Regtech industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Kasia. Together, they delve into the significance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how it can le…

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Consumer Duty Regulation #S3EP4 20:34

3M ago20:34

20:34

Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the go-to podcast for financial services that tackles the biggest issues in finance. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar welcomes Michael Lawrence from Bovill, a top expert in the field. They talk about the nitty-gritty of Consumer Duty and what it means after the July 2023 deadline. They'll also look at how the FCA…

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The future of AI in securities lending, repo and market infrastructure 54:01

4M ago54:01

54:01

Tune in to the newest episode of the #GFFpodcast featuring Bart Coppens, one of the architects of OSCAR, our AI-based application for collateral management, and Fabrice Tomenko, innovation leader and CEO of Clearstream International S.A. Together with host Andrew Keith Walker they explore the latest #AI fintech innovations and the next generation o…

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AI Transforming Financial Regulation: Insights from RegTech Associates #S3EP3 18:42

4M ago18:42

18:42

Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in financial technology that addresses the most pressing topics in the financial services industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Emma Parry from RegTech Associates. Together, they delve into the dynamic role of AI in financial regulation, offering inva…

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GFF Summit Live: 2024 Outlook with Industry Leaders - What Lies Ahead? 53:46

4M ago53:46

53:46

In this show we interview senior leaders live at the GFF Summit on the rising repo markets, T+1, collateral management, intraday trading & liquidity concerns, AI in finance, Central Banks, CCPs, changing monetary policy & ECB operations, clearing US Treasuries, sustainable development goals, green finance and more - with Dr. Karsten Stroborn (Deuts…

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Adapting to Market Risk in the New Basel 3.1 Framework #S3E2 24:02

5M ago24:02

24:02

Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in financial services that addresses the most pressing topics in the banking and regulatory reporting industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Enrico. Together, they delve into the nuances of the PRA's release of the near-final Basel rules and the implications for…

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The Future of Finance: Embracing Al Ethics in Regulatory Reporting #S3E1 21:44

5M ago21:44

21:44

Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in financial services that addresses the most pressing topics in the financial services industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Anna Nicolis. Together, they discuss the importance of AI ethics within financial services, the challenges of regulatory comp…

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Navigating Model Risk Management with Monocle Solutions #S2E14 26:07

6M ago26:07

26:07

Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in Financial Services that addresses the most pressing topics in the banking and regulatory reporting industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry experts Rheta Du Preez and Rogan Pietersen from Monocle Solutions. Together, they delve into the intricacies of Model Risk Manag…

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Year-End Special: Repo Markets, Excess Liquidity, ECB policy & Predictions for 2024 49:47

7M ago49:47

49:47

In this special year-end episode, we explore the changing EU money market ecosystem. We discuss quantitative tightening, new developments in Minimum Reserve Requirements, changes to sovereign deposit remuneration and excess liquidity. With expert insight from Christophe Rieger (Head of Commerzbank's Rates and Credit Research) and Martin Nazary (Hea…

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Embracing Business Transformation in the Financial Industry #S2E13 20:23

7M ago20:23

20:23

Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in the financial industry that addresses the most pressing topics in the world of regulatory reporting and risk regulation. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by the renowned industry expert Brain Momoh, Senior Manager at Avantage Reply. Together, they delve into the crucial topic of b…

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Collaborating for Success: The Future of RegTech with Deborah Young #S2E12 14:15

8M ago14:15

14:15

Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in FinTech and RegTech that addresses the most pressing topics in the financial and regulatory technology industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Deborah Young, CEO of the RegTech Association. Together, they delve into the importance of trust and collab…

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Securities Lending Special: Meet the ISF Global Investor Best-in-Class 2023 Winners 42:37

8M ago42:37

42:37

In this show, we celebrate our award-winning ASLplus platform. Lifetime Achievement Award winner Alexandre Roques (Head of Sec Lending Trading Desk) and Head of Securities Lending and Borrowing Banu Apers join us for a look at the innovative features and trade ideas that earned this prestigious win from a survey of borrowers around the world. We al…

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Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): The Next Frontier in Finance? #S2E11 26:35

8M ago26:35

26:35

Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in Regulatory Reporting and RegTech that addresses the most pressing topics in the financial services industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Martin Worner, Chair of Stelerator. Together, they delve into an insightful discussion about the current state …

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Deep Dive into the current state and future of ESG Reporting #S2E10 27:42

9M ago27:42

27:42

Welcome to FinTalk by VERMEG, the leading podcast in Financial Services that addresses the most pressing topics in the FinTech and RegTech industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by the renowned industry expert Navin Rauniar, a partner at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Together, they navigate through the complexities of ESG rep…

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SIBOS Debrief: Behind the Headlines with Marton Szigeti and Marcus Austin 53:45

9M ago53:45

53:45

In this episode Marton Szigeti (Head of Collateral, Lending and Liquidity Solutions) and Marcus Austin (Head of Sales, UK Ireland & Americas, CLLS) give us the insider view of this year’s SIBOS event. We go behind the headlines to explore what the implications of T+1 will mean for markets globally; how AI and data will shape collateral and lLending…

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A New Era of Market Risk: Unraveling the Complexities of Basel 3.1 #S2E9 18:09

9M ago18:09

18:09

Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in Financial Services that addresses the most pressing topics in the Regulatory Reporting industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Enrico Messori, Director of Deloitte UK. Together, they delve deep into Basel 3.1, its implications for market risk, and th…

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Basel 3.1 Reporting: Risk Weights, Property Market, Social Housing & Data Governance #S2E8 21:54

10M ago21:54

21:54

Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in Financial Services that addresses the most pressing topics in the FinTech and RegTech. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar talks with Oivind Andresen, a leading expert in financial regulations, to explore Basel 3.1 and its profound implications for the financial services industry. They discuss mortgage …

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Fostering New African Repo Markets with David Escoffier & the COP26 Liquidity and Sustainability Facility 55:20

11M ago55:20

55:20

In this special extended episode, Christian Rossler and Andrew Keith Walker are joined in a lively discussion by special guests David Escoffier (CEO, LSF) and James Cherry (Clearstream) to discuss the LSF Secretariat's plans to reduce the burden of financing costs for African Sovereigns and high-quality counterparties through establishing secondary…

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Navigating Basel III Reforms in the Banking Sector #S2E7 21:57

11M ago21:57

21:57

Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in Financial Services that addresses the most pressing topics in the FinTech and RegTech. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar talks with Paul Whitmore, Global Head - Counterparty Risk Solutions at Fitch to illuminate the Basel III final reforms and their global banking implications. They discuss the SCRA a…

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Exploring CCMS - the Canadian Collateral Management System with Clearstream & TMX CDS 47:24

12M ago47:24

47:24

In this new episode, our hosts Andrew Keith Walker and Christian Rossler are joined by two guests: Steve Everett, Head of Business Strategy & Innovation at the Canadian Depository for Securities (TMX CDS), and Fabrice Tomenko, CEO of Clearstream International. Together, they discuss the unique partnership between TMX and Clearstream and its far…

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ESG Disclosures: A New Regulatory Landscape #S2E6 18:06

1y ago18:06

18:06

Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in Financial Services that addresses the most pressing topics in the FinTech and RegTech. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar talks with Mark Davies, Partner at Element22, to shed light on ESG data and the European Union regulations shaping the banking industry. They discuss the importance of sustainabilit…

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Consumer Duty Unpacked: An In-Depth Conversation with Matthew Tyrrell #S2E5 14:19

1y ago14:19

14:19

Welcome to FinTalk, the leading podcast in Financial Services that addresses the most pressing topics in the finance industry. In this episode, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry expert Matthew Tyrrell, Senior Manager at EY. Together, they unravel the complex world of Consumer Duty, its importance, the role of data in understandin…

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Leverage the Future Potential of ECMS with Clearstream & Vermeg 47:51

1y ago47:51

47:51

Welcome back to season 3 of the GFF Podcast. In this new season, we kick off episode 1 with an in-depth discussion on the work being done by Clearstream and its partner VERMEG on the Eurosystem Collateral Management System (ECMS). The ECMS will bring together the 20 Eurozone national central banks with a single, unified system for managing assets u…

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Transforming Data Collection, Data Standards and Regulatory Reporting – #S2E4 25:59

1y ago25:59

25:59

Welcome back to FinTalk by Vermeg, where we explore the most pressing topics in FinTech and RegTech. In the fourth episode of season 2, our host Jawad Akhtar invites Andrew Turvey, Director of Prudential Risk at Belmont Green, to delve into the Transforming Data Collection (TDC) programme. During the episode, Andrew provides insights into the TDC p…

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Opportunities and Risks in Regulatory Compliance and Resilience – #S2E3 28:17

1y ago28:17

28:17

Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in FinTech and RegTech that addresses the most pressing topics in the financial industry. In the third episode of season 2, our host Jawad Akhtar welcomes back James Phillips, Founder and Consultant, RegTech Innovate and former Global Head of Regulatory Strategy at Vermeg to discuss the opportunitie…

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Navigating Regulatory Challenges with Linklaters: Edinburgh Reforms, FCA Consumer Duty, and MiFID - #S2E2 23:35

1y ago23:35

23:35

Welcome to FinTalk by Vermeg, the leading podcast in FinTech and RegTech that addresses the most pressing topics in the financial industry. In the second episode of season 2, our host Jawad Akhtar is joined by renowned industry experts Jean Price, Harry Eddis, and Hanbury Hampden Turner from Linklaters. Together, they navigate the complex regulator…

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Thriving in a Changing World - GFF Summit 2023 Preview 42:13

1+ y ago42:13

42:13

In this show we preview the upcoming GFF Summit 2023 in Luxembourg with CEO of Clearstream Securities Services Samuel Riley, and Head of Collateral, Lending and Liquidity Solutions Marton Szigeti. Together with co-hosts Andrew Keith Walker and Christian Rossler, they discuss the major themes that will dominate 2023 in the securities lending and rep…

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Data Quality’s Vital Role in Achieving ESG Goals with Partner at Tata Consultancy Services, Navin Rauniar #S2E1 20:24

1+ y ago20:24

20:24

With a new year comes a renewed focus on ESG from all who commit to it, but have the financial industry’s efforts been overly focused on the environment, leaving social and governance by the wayside. Behind every ESG effort must be good data to convey environmental commitments and the risk surrounding them, a point not lost on Tata Consultancy Serv…

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Review of 2022 & New Collateral Initiatives for 2023 45:37

1+ y ago45:37

45:37

In this festive review of the year, Clearstream's Head of Securities Lending & Borrowing Banu Apers, Head of Business Development James Cherry and the new Global Head of Collateral Management Gaël Delaunay join Christian Rossler and Andrew Keith Walker to discuss the major collateral and securities lending developments of 2022 and the new products …

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Blockchain’s Big Picture & Combatting Crypto Concerns with Co-Founder of Confio GmbH, Martin Worner #13 21:00

1+ y ago21:00

21:00

Blockchain is a word on everyone’s lips right now, whether you’re learning more about the tech and its uses, already proficient, or observing situations like the fallout from FTX’s recent collapse. Joining us on FinTalk to help distil the latest in the blockchain space is Confio GmbH’s Co-Founder, Martin Worner, who shares the current potential for…

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Catalysing Efficient Reg Change Through RegTech with Niresh Rajah & Alan Blanchard #12 33:07

1+ y ago33:07

33:07

From recent research, 50-70% of a firm’s annual change budget is spent on regulatory change - could the growth of comprehensive RegTech solutions impact that for the better? Peering into the future of how RegTech can be used more efficiently, we hear from Grant Thornton UK LLP’s Niresh Rajah, and welcome back a former guest on the show, Alan Blanch…

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The Open Source Future of Financial Services with FINOS CTO, Jane Gavronsky & VERMEG’s Head of Regulatory Product, Malcolm Arnold #11 22:44

1+ y ago22:44

22:44

When regulatory reporting is a burden and cost shared by all, it’s an area ripe for collaboration, and one growing movement to make that happen is that of open source software. Instigating that evolution is FINOS, and their CTO Jane Gavronsky joins us on FinTalk to discuss the virtues and value in both open source principles and the culture surroun…

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Sustainable Repo Special 39:18

1+ y ago39:18

39:18

In this episode we discuss the emergence of sustainability-related repo products, explore the development and categorisation of sustainable practices within the repo market, and how sustainability-related repo plays a role in the transition to green finance - with Zhan Chen (Associate in Market Practice at ICMA) Carsten Hiller (Head of Fixed Income…

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GFF 2022 Highlights 37:48

1+ y ago37:48

37:48

In this show we report back from the GFFSummit 2022 and catch-up with some of the guests, speakers and industry leaders that made the event such a huge success - including interviews with Farrah Mahmood and Adrian Dale (ISLA), repo expect and commentator Richard Comotto (ICMA), ESG investment and sustainable development expert Leslie Maasdoorp (CFO…

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Horizon Scanning: Anticipating and Reacting to a New Governmental Direction with Gavin Stewart & Hanbury Hampden-Turner #10 18:14

2y ago18:14

18:14

A new calendar year is nearly upon us, and with a new Prime Minister comes governmental change that could easily affect the trends and patterns emerging in UK regulation. Joining us on FinTalk to clear the fog on the horizon and look at what the industry may have in store, we hear from Gavin Stewart - Director at Grant Thornton LLP - and a returnin…

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Dear CEO: One Year On - Expected Progress and Next Steps with MCO’s Paul Manson & Richard Pike #9 29:24

2y ago29:24

29:24

One year on from the Dear CEO letter emphasising the need for investment and focus on regulatory reporting, where should firms’ reg reporting systems be now, and what might the future hold? This week on FinTalk, MCO’s Richard Pike and Paul Manson weigh in on the progress that’s expected of firms in response to the letter, ideal methods to focus fir…

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Accelerate Your Journey - The 2022 GFF Summit Preview Special 43:51

2y ago43:51

43:51

In this month's show we present a preview of the 2022 GFF Summit in Luxembourg, which will be one of the biggest and most prestigious events on the European finance industry calendar. We meet the organisers, and talk about the big themes and topics that will make-up the agenda for the event - featuring senior leaders from politics, finance, central…

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Central Bank Digital Currencies & Digital Transformation in the Finance Industry - with Steve Jacoby 39:34

2y ago39:34

39:34

New technologies such as blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) continue to be in the focus of financial market players as well as central banks. In this episode , we discuss the use of securities (collateral) and cash (digital currencies) in a DLT environment. We also consider the challenges facing Central Bank Digital Currencies, and …

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Regulatory Reporting Catchup with VERMEG’s James Phillips #8 25:25

2y ago25:25

25:25

It’s been a few months since our last look at the regulatory landscape in the wake of October 2021’s Dear CEO, and with many regulations taking form and becoming more tangible, it’s a perfect time to rendezvous with our first guest on the podcast, James Phillips. James, VERMEG’s fantastic Regulatory Strategy Advisor, has his finger on the pulse of …

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Climate Finance Masterclass with Jean-Marie Masse 41:53

2y ago41:53

41:53

In this special extended show we go in-depth into the current state of climate finance, with former Finance Industry CIO of the IFC and COP26 panellist Jean-Marie Mass. As someone who was working with the IFC when its sister organisation the World Bank launched the first green bond in 2007, and went on to structure the first (and largest) green bon…

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Technology’s Role in the Future of Collateral Management with Director Product Strategy at VERMEG, Wassel Dammak #7 14:17

2y ago14:17

14:17

Collateral optimisation is set to be a hot topic for the years to come, with a newfound focus on automation and efficiency. This makes the mastery of your systems and processes absolutely vital. VERMEG’s Wassel Dammak brings us a look into the tools and methods through which this can be achieved, bringing COLLINE, machine learning and artificial in…

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How Will Regulators React to the Rise of Cryptocurrency with Barney Reynolds #6 28:22

2y ago28:22

28:22

Digital assets and cryptocurrency is a growing phenomenon, for which current regulatory standards aren’t yet fully tailored. So what risks should we be aware of with these assets? We pick through NFTs, stablecoins and digital assets with Barney Reynolds, Partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP, breaking down the volatility we’re currently seeing, and ho…

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Greening the Economy: Sustainable Securities Lending, Repo & Green Bonds with Sean Kidney, CEO Climate Bond Initiative 37:50

2y ago37:50

37:50

In this show we meet the Co-founder and CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative, Sean Kidney, for a lively and wide ranging conversation about the vital role green bonds and green finance will play in preventing the worst effects of climate change. This show gives us some insights into the scale of the challenge, and the huge progress being made - whic…

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Prepare for the Implementation of ECMS with VERMEG’s Ferdinand Peelen #5 22:29

2y ago22:29

22:29

With the introduction to ECMS in late-2023, it’s high time to consider whether you’re ready for the new, unified approach to managing collateral assets. If you need to brush up on what to expect from these changes, and what you can do to best prepare, Ferdinand Peelen is here on FinTalk to break down the system, who’s affected, and how to be ready …

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