Podcasts about Icma

Francisco Parente, Associate Director, FinTech and Digitalisation, ICMA examines the regulatory landscape, risks, and potential role of stablecoins as on-chain settlement assets in capital markets.

Bryan Pascoe, Andy Hill, Natalie Westerbarkey, and Irene Rey examine evolving market structure, resilience, and digitalisation trends shaping bond markets over the next decade.

Andy Hill discusses ICMA's response to the Bank of England's proposals on gilt repo resilience, including central clearing, haircuts, and alternative policy measures.

Zhan Chen outlines ICMA's engagement with members and regulators on the implications of the SEC's US Treasury clearing mandate and market readiness challenges.

Gabriel Callsen, Senior Director, FinTech and Digitalisation, ICMA summarises key findings on DvP settlement assets and custody models for DLT-based bonds under Project Guardian.

Katie Kelly explores structural barriers and enabling measures to deepen and modernise the European commercial paper market.

Natalie Westerbarkey and Thorsten Guthke analyse how the EU's Market Integration and Supervision Package could reshape trading, clearing, settlement, and digital bond markets.

Thorsten Guthke and Irene Rey review the European Commission's SIA initiative and its potential to channel retail savings into capital markets under the Savings and Investment Union.

Allan Malvar outlines ICMA's capacity-building work with regulators and policymakers, highlighting common challenges in market architecture, legal certainty, and post-trade resilience.

Nicholas Pfaff, Deputy Chief Executive and Head of Sustainable Finance, ICMA introduces the Climate Transition Bond Guidelines and their role in mobilising capital for hard-to-abate sectors.

Bryan Pascoe, Chief Executive, ICMA reflects on market resilience in 2025 and outlines the structural, regulatory, and digital forces shaping global debt markets in 2026.

Listen now to the podcast from the Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), ICMA's dedicated forum advocating the interests of buy-side members, including asset managers, institutional investors, private banks, pension funds, and insurance companies. Anita Karppi, Senior Director - Buy-side, Market Practice & Regulatory Policy, ICMA was joined this episode by industry experts, Bob Parker, former Chairman of AMIC and Senior Adviser to ICMA, and Massimiliano Castelli, PhD MSc, Managing Director and Head of Strategy & Advice at UBS Asset Management, who also serves as the Co-Chair of the AMIC Executive Committee. This podcast was recorded on 16 December 2025, where the team discussed: Capital Markets: Equities and precious metals surged in 2025 while fixed income and commodities lagged. What were key drivers behind these divergent performances, and how should investors interpret them going into 2026? Economic Growth & Risks: What main forces will shape global growth in 2026, and where might the biggest risks or opportunities be? Policy & Investor Strategy: How might investor behaviour to shift in 2026 — particularly in terms of defensive versus growth strategies? If you have questions or topics that you would like our guests to address in future episodes, please feel free to get in contact via email: AMIC@icmagroup.org. Learn more about AMIC

This episode features a conversation between Mark Granville, Head of Education at ICMA and Emma Thomas, Secretary to ICMA's Artificial Intelligence in Capital Markets (AICM) Working Group. They discuss the origin of the group, why it was created, and how it focuses on regulatory engagement, market-relevant AI implementations, and responsible standards. Further exploring how AI is being adopted across the bond lifecycle, where the biggest efficiency gains are emerging, and how firms should navigate the growing regulatory agenda, they also discuss the risks and limitations of AI, the importance of responsible use, and why upskilling is becoming essential across the industry. A practical, grounded view of how AI is reshaping workflows, risk considerations and future capabilities in capital markets.

Digital bonds: hype, hope or the future of capital markets? Listen to our podcast examining just how far - or not - the bond market has progressed towards a digital future with host Mushtaq Kapasi, Chief Representative of ICMA for Asia Pacific in conversation with Ankur Prakash, Head of Digital and Strategic Initiatives, Global Banking at Standard Chartered and Yam Ki Chan, Vice President at US fintech Circle, one of the world's major issuers of stablecoins. This is the first of a special series of podcasts examining some of the leading trends of the day, co-produced by Resonate Global Advisors.

Julia Novak, the CEO and Executive Director of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), rejoined the podcast to discuss her new role at ICMA. She shared how the organization is adapting after reduced federal grants for international work. She discussed how she has engaged with members and how the Board is revamping the strategic plan. She talked about why the history of public administration is important to the profession and how the role of a Manager has evolved. She also reflected on local government trends from the last 10 years. This episode was recorded from the 2025 ICMA Conference in Tampa, FL. Host: Ben Kittelson

GovLove Co-hosts Meredith and Ben were joined by several friends of the pod to recap the 2025 ICMA Conference. Tom Modica is the City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, April Walker is the Assistant City Manager at the City of Long Beach, CA, Jackie Wehmeyer is the Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs at City of Parkland, FL, and Amie Hendrix is the City Manager at the City of Geneva, NY. They discussed highlights from Tampa, downtown revitalization, and navigating the challenges of partisanship and politics. Panelists also shared insights on lessons learned, their favorite sessions, and key takeaways. This episode was recorded from the 2025 ICMA Conference in Tampa, FL.  Panel: Tom Modica, April Walker, Jackie Wehmeyer, Amie Hendrix, Meredith Reynolds, and Ben Kittelson

Listen now to the podcast from the Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), ICMA's dedicated forum advocating the interests of buy-side members, including asset managers, institutional investors, private banks, pension funds, and insurance companies, among others. Anita Karppi, Senior Director - Buy-side, Market Practice & Regulatory Policy, ICMA was joined this episode by industry experts, Bob Parker, former Chairman of AMIC and Senior Adviser to ICMA, and Massimiliano Castelli, PhD MSc, Managing Director and Head of Strategy & Advice at UBS Asset Management, who also serves as the Co-Chair of the AMIC Executive Committee. This podcast was recorded on 24th October 2025, where the team discussed: IMF/WB Annual Meetings: What were the major takeaways? US Government Shutdown & US/China Trade Negotiations: How will these challenges impact global markets? Central Bank Meetings: What to expect from the Fed, ECB, BoE, and BoJ in late October and early November? Equity and Commodity Markets: Are we witnessing bubbles, and how can we define one? Investor Sentiment: After a strong 2025 performance, will investors take profits or reduce risks? German Government & European Financial Integration: Will we finally see progress on the Capital Markets Union? If you have questions or topics that you would like our guests to address in future episodes, please feel free to get in contact via email: AMIC@icmagroup.org. Learn more about AMIC: https://www.icmagroup.org/market-practice-and-regulatory-policy/asset-management/

Andy Hill, Co-Head of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, seeks to address some common misconceptions around repo haircuts.

In this podcast, Vincci Xiao, Associate, Membership, Events and Communication at ICMA is joined by two inspiring women to explore the evolution of the ICMA Women's Network (IWN) and gender equality across global and Asian financial markets as IWN celebrates its 10th anniversary. The guests include Desirée Sumilang, Executive Director and Senior Legal Counsel in the Global Markets Division at Crédit Agricole CIB, and IWN APAC Representative; and Miriam Patterson, Senior Director of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy at ICMA. Together, they discuss how bank cultures differ and influence gender equality, the role of male allyship in Asia, the availability of childcare and its impact on women's career progression, and the importance of international collaboration in strengthening local IWN chapters.

Marc Granville, Head of Education, ICMA, gives an update on upcoming courses and other developments.

Mushtaq Kapasi, Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, provides an update on China's recent reforms in cross border repo and collateral markets.

Nina Suhaib-Wolf, Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy sums up the changes to the non-equity SI regime in the EU and UK, as well as ICMA's response to the FCA consultation

Simone Bruno, Associate Director, Data Analyst, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, summarises the recenty released ICMA European Secondary Bond Market Data Report, covering sovereign bonds

Andy Hill, Co-Head of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, discusses bond market axe distribution standards.

Natalie Westerbarkey, Co-Head of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, explores lessons from the EU consultation on building integrated bond markets and summarises ICMA's vision.

Ruari Ewing, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, summarises developments in the UK prospectus regime (POATRs) and related aspects following the UK Chancellor's Mansion House speech on 15th July.

Miriam Patterson, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, discusses ICMA's response to the US SEC concept release on foreign private issuer eligibility.

Alex Westphal, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, talks about the latest milestones in Europe's journey to T+1, also looking at SFT specific impacts and discussions which are central to the success of T+1.

Gabriel Callsen, Senior Director, FinTech and Digitalisation, ICMA gives an update on ICMA's Bond Data Taxonomy: market initiatives and adoption.

Natalie Westerbarkey, Co-Head of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, talks through ICMA's bond market policy mind map & ecosystem.

We're kicking off the new season of ICMA's Let's Talk Markets with a conversation that matters: Katie Kelly, Senior Director at ICMA and co-founder of the ICMA Women's Network (IWN), joins us to discuss how training and skills development can open doors, build confidence, and help shape a more inclusive capital-markets workforce. From bridging the gap between technical knowledge and applied market expertise to empowering the next generation of women leaders, Katie shares practical insights and stories from across ICMA's global community. Tune in to hear how education can drive opportunity and why the right skills will define the future of debt capital markets.

In this episode of Voices in Local Government, Phil Kiraly and Julia D. Novak, ICMA-CM answer the critical question at the heart of our profession: why council-manager government matters now more than ever. They discuss how ICMA's Future of Professional Management Fund supports advocacy and how to educate residents when defending and adopting council-manager government comes up on the ballot. Key Takeaways:Why council-manager form of government is effective and how to best educate residentsWhat is ICMA's Future of Professional Management Fund, what it's used for, and why it matters for membersHow a "team sport" approach of advocacy led to success defending council-manager government in IllinoisExcitement to continue the conversation on form of government and more at ICMA Annual Conference Featured Guests:Phil Kiraly - ICMA-CM - village manager of Glencoe, IllinoisJulia D. Novak - ICMA-CM – CEO and executive director of ICMA Voices in Local Government Podcast Hosts:Joe Supervielle and Angelica WedellResources:ICMA's Future of Professional Management FundPM Magazine: Making Big Strides in Advocating for Council-Manager GovernmentICMA Annual Conference, October 25-29 in Tampa. 

Julia Novak, CEO of ICMA, explains why local government isessential to a functioning society. She outlines the four pillars of public administration—economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and equity—and shares how ICMA supports nearly 14,000 members worldwide through ethical guidance, credentialing, and networking. A lifelong ICMA member, Julia reflects on the value of staying connected and grounded in the profession's core principles.

In this episode of the Tyler Tech Podcast, Pat Martel, West Coast regional director at the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), joins the show to discuss the evolving landscape of local government leadership.A former city manager and past president of ICMA, Pat shares how the association supports managers as they navigate today's most pressing challenges — from workforce recruitment and retention to the growing need for innovation, agility, and digital access.The conversation explores ICMA's efforts to build the next generation of leaders through fellowships, student programs, and leadership development initiatives. Pat also highlights how technology — including artificial intelligence (AI) — is reshaping local government service delivery, and how even smaller communities are finding ways to bridge the digital divide and enhance resident engagement.Looking ahead, Pat offers an optimistic view of the profession, underscoring the resilience of local governments, the adaptability of current leaders, and the importance of meeting communities where they are. She also previews the upcoming ICMA Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida, where leaders from across the country will gather to share strategies and best practices.Tune in to hear how ICMA is helping local governments strengthen their communities, embrace innovation, and build for the future.This episode also highlights “Resilient by Design: How Technology Supports Government,” our free e-book that explores how public sector agencies can strengthen their resilience in the face of disruption. From cloud infrastructure and automation to secure payment systems and crisis response tools, the e-book features real-world examples of how technology helps governments maintain continuity and serve their communities more effectively.Download:Resilient by Design: How Technology Supports GovernmentAnd learn more about the topics discussed in this episode with these resources:Discover More: Tyler Technologies and ICMAVideo: Transforming Digital Government ExperiencesVideo: It Doesn't Have to Be Complicated: Transitioning to Digital PayoutsBlog: Future-Proofing Government Through Technology ModernizationBlog: Modernize in the Cloud for Innovation and ResilienceBlog: Modernizing County Tech: Trends, Tools, and TalentListen to other episodes of the podcast.Let us know what you think about the Tyler Tech Podcast in this survey!

Listen now to the podcast from the Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), ICMA's dedicated forum advocating the interests of buy-side members, including asset managers, institutional investors, private banks, pension funds, and insurance companies, among others. Returning for this episode are industry experts, Bob Parker, former Chairman of AMIC and Senior Adviser to ICMA, alongside Massimiliano Castelli, PhD MSc, Managing Director and Head of Strategy & Advice at UBS Asset Management, who also serves as the Co-Chair of the AMIC Executive Committee. In this podcast, recorded on 21st August 2025, the team discussed: Geopolitical and Geoeconomic issues: what do we mean by that, and what is the impact for investors? What are the current major geopolitical risks investors should be aware of? Traditional safe-haven assets: what are they, and what might investors want to consider? If you have questions or topics that you would like our guests to address in future episodes, please feel free to get in contact via email: AMIC@icmagroup.org. Learn more about AMIC: https://www.icmagroup.org/market-practice-and-regulatory-policy/asset-management/

In this podcast from the Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), recorded on 15th July 2025, Bob Parker and Massimiliano Castelli discussed: Highlights of the recently published UBS Annual Reserve Manager Survey New tariffs imposed by Trump and how it will evolve Growth and inflation The stability of bond market Equity markets showing strong recoveries AMIC is ICMA's dedicated forum advocating the interests of buy-side members, including asset managers, institutional investors, private banks, pension funds, and insurance companies, among others. If you have questions or topics that you would like our guests to address in future episodes, please feel free to get in contact via email: AMIC@icmagroup.org. Speakers: Bob Parker is former Chairman of AMIC and Senior Adviser to ICMA. Massimiliano Castelli, PhD MSc, is Managing Director and Head of Strategy & Advice at UBS Asset Management and Co-Chair of the AMIC Executive Committee. Learn more about the work of AMIC here: https://www.icmagroup.org/market-practice-and-regulatory-policy/asset-management/  

Alexander Westphal, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, gives an update on T+1 and SFTs.

Andy Hill, Managing Director, Co-Head of Market Practice & Regulatory Policy, discusses the ongoing work of the Bond Market Liquidity Taskforce (BMLT), focusing on the European investment grade corporate bond market.

Miriam Patterson, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, discusses ICMA's engagement with the EU Savings and Investment Union: securitisation aspects.

Irene Rey, Associate Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, provides a summary of ICMA's position paper on Non Bank Financial Intermediaries (NBFI).

Ruari Ewing, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, narrates ICMA's response to the European Commission's SIU consultation questions on issuance (including PRIIPs).  

Gabriel Callsen, Senior Director, FinTech and Digitalisation, gives an update on ICMA's engagement with innovation and tokenisation in capital markets, focusing on contributions to the European Commission's Savings and Investment Union consultation.

Bryan Pascoe, Chief Executive of ICMA, reflects on ICMA's role and priorities in the international capital markets.

Armin Peter, ICMA Consultant, speaks about the work of ICMA's Primary Market Innovation Project, which engaged over 150 stakeholders to chart a path for evolutionary change in capital markets.

Paul Richards, Senior Advisor, considers the international authorities' assessment of the financial stability risks arising from the US Administration's policy of reciprocal tariffs and the impact on capital markets US Administration's policy of reciprocal tariffs and the impact on capital markets.

Katie Kelly, Senior Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, underscores the critical role of sustainability in the evolution of European commercial paper markets.

Nicholas Pfaff, Deputy CEO and Head of Sustainable Finance, ICMA, summarises the new "Sustainable Bonds for Nature: A Practitioners Guide" released during the AGM of the Principles in London on 26th June.

Nicholas Pfaff, Deputy CEO and Head of Sustainable Finance, ICMA, reflects on the new and updated guidance released at the AGM of the Principles in London on 26th June.

Natalie Westerbarkey, Co-Head of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, ICMA, outlines ICMA's response to the European Commission's consultation on EU capital markets integration, offering insights into key challenges and strategic recommendations.

Nina Suhaib-Wolf, Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, gives an update on the EU/UK MiFID and its timeline.