Cardior Pharmaceuticals’ Post

Great to join Caroline Eber-Ittel, Sara Hennicken, Heiner Herkenhoff and Nicole Bastian at the Handelsblatt Banking Summit yesterday where we discussed key topics including key geopolitical trends and uncertainties, the super-election year and how all this impacts the European economic landscape and financial industry. The discussion again highlighted the importance of Europe building a reliable and stable framework for long-term investments to attract global capital, the need for a renewed focus on creating an integrated capital market in Europe and reducing cross-border frictions as well as why a deep, liquid, capital market is an essential pillar of Europe’s economic competitiveness. #HBBanken #Bankengipfel

Mark your calendars for Point Zero Forum.

Impact of digital assets, key points in public-private collaboration or Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial services — #PZF2024 is for senior decision-makers looking to know and shape what’s next in FinTech. The agenda is now live! Explore what’s in store: https://lnkd.in/gs-rJfS3

Dr. Randy Priem, our finance professor and research associate, participated as a panellist at the annual client event hosted by Regis-TR, a major European trade repository for regulatory reporting. The event was held at the Madrid Stock Exchange.   During the panel, Dr. Priem explained the updated reporting requirements for non-financial counterparties under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation, which allows regulators to detect, for instance, potential financial stability risks.    We are proud to see Dr. Priem’s expertise making a meaningful impact on the European financial landscape! #europeanmarkets #financeeducation #marketregulation #ubibusinessschool #finance

#ECMF 🔵 It’s an absolute pleasure for GPW to co-organize the European Capital Markets Forum, which will take place on January 29, 2025. Forum will focus on the future of European capital markets and their pivotal role in ensuring economic security and competitiveness. This discussion is particularly significant as Poland currently holds the EU Council Presidency, giving us a unique opportunity to act as an honest broker in shaping key conversations about the new EU financial framework. Although the European Commission’s proposals will officially debut during the Danish Presidency, Poland’s role is to set the stage for these crucial negotiations. This is an opportunity to promote regional cohesion and enhance Europe’s global competitiveness, with capital markets driving innovation, growth, and investment. Strengthening the Capital Markets is essential for building a resilient, sustainable financial system. ECMF will be held under the Honorary Patronage of the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union. The event will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Andrzej Domański, CFA, Minister of Finance, Poland; Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, Undersecretary of State Jurand Drop, Tomasz Bardziłowski CEO of GPW, Stephane Boujnah, CEO, Euronext & Chairman of the Managing Board, Euronext and many more. #EuropeanCapitalMarketsForum #PolishPresidency #GPW

With new post-trade transparency regimes and consolidated tapes on the horizon, our latest research uncovers critical gaps that could undermine the efficiency and integrity of bond markets. In collaboration with Adamantia and Propellant Digital (supported by AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe), BVI German Investment Funds Association, and EFAMA), our latest research reveals the critical data gaps in UK and EU bond markets. This report highlights the timely need for enhanced data accuracy to safeguard and improve the future of bond markets. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eiMVadTi

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the FT Global Banking Summit, which featured insightful presentations from notable figures such as Bob Diamond and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands on critical topics including financial health, an area that resonates deeply with me as Chairman of My Community Bank. One of the most engaging discussions, which also deeply resonated with me as a Fellow of the Dowling Policy Fellowship at CSaP, Cambridge University, a program dedicated to advancing policies that support science, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the public interest, was the conversation on innovation with Corrado Passera. To foster innovation in Europe, we need to implement structural and long-term tax incentives that automatically reward investments in research and development (R&D). Entrepreneurs should have the freedom to direct investments where they see the greatest potential, knowing their efforts will lead to tangible tax benefits. This proven approach encourages innovation without over-reliance on regulation. A combination of smart incentives and clear, forward-thinking policies could significantly strengthen Europe's innovation ecosystem. In 2021, the United States invested 3.46% of its GDP into R&D, the United Kingdom (2.91%) and Italy (1.45%). These figures highlight the US's commitment to innovation and emphasize the urgency for Europe to step up its efforts in this area. #FTGlobalBankingSummit #QueenMaxima #CorradoPassera

Sometimes the news is good, even in Europe. Dr. Joachim Nagel, president  of the Deutsche Bundesbank and member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank, has taken the time in a speech to point out what Europe is missing by failing to implement the long talked-about European Capital Markets Union. One of the reasons young innovative companies often are unable to grow is a “lack of available capital,” he notes. The bottom line as Dr. Nagel sees it:  "A key reason is that capital markets in Europe are still highly fragmented and rather underdeveloped compared to those in the United States ... By mobilizing more private capital, the capital markets union could improve opportunities for economic growth." He says that streamlining and further developing Europe’s capital markets would likely increase investment in Europe's "digital and sustainability transformation." I think it might do a lot of good for Europeans who support a more competitive and innovative economy to express our appreciation to Dr. Joachim Nagel for taking the time to address the issue of the potential benefits for Europe of completing the Capital Markets Union.  There is a form for this on the website of the Deutsche Bundesbank. Just be sure to specifically address your message to Dr. Joachim Nagel. 🇪🇺 https://lnkd.in/e5nGVeTZ https://lnkd.in/ehhRvdYX

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Speakers for Supporting the ISLA Americas New York Briefing! We’re excited about the ISLA Americas New York Briefing happening on January 23, 2025, with over 200 registered attendees, an incredible lineup of speakers, and a compelling agenda designed to address the most pressing issues in securities lending. Thank You to Our Sponsors A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: • Debevoise & Plimpton • EquiLend • GLMX - Access, Automate, Analyze • RBC • State Street Your support enables us to create a platform for meaningful industry discussions and collaboration. Panel Sessions This year’s panels will cover a range of critical topics, including: • ISLA: Progress and Vision for the Americas • ISLA Americas Regulatory Briefing: Impact of U.S. Regulatory Shifts Following the Presidential Election • Strategic Balance Sheet Management: Adapting for 2025 and Beyond • Interoperability Challenges: Ensuring Resilience in a Regulated and Cyber-Sensitive Environment • Outlook for 2025: ISLA Americas Leaders Panel Please keep on the lookout for our US Treasury Clearing event for March in NYC, and Operations and Technology for April in NYC. If you would like to find out more about these events or membership, please email events@islaamericas.org #SecuritiesLending #ISLAAmericas #Networking #Innovation Fran Garritt International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) #IndustryLeadership #Sustainability

The 18th ICMA European Primary Market Forum is now open for registrations. This year's Forum, kindly hosted by A&O Shearman, will gather participants from across the capital markets ecosystem to identify the influences which are driving market developments and consider their impact from a business and distribution viewpoint, as well as a legal and regulatory angle. Featuring panels of expert market participants and introductory sessions to market innovations, this event will be a great opportunity to gain practical and topical insights into key primary market developments through a number of important lenses. The agenda will cover:  > the impact of global electoral cycles on the macroeconomic outlook and bond markets > potential practical approaches to including retail investors in bond deals > the impacts of macro and geopolitical influences on credit, business and distribution (including sustainability, digitalisation and innovation considerations) > using AI to optimise efficiencies in the workplace as we know it > upcoming regulatory and current market practice developments relevant to bond offering documentation and risk mitigation, including for sustainable finance transactions. This event is open to ICMA members only and is free to attend. Register: https://lnkd.in/eHtpm3bk #PrimaryMarket #ICMA #London #CapitalMarkets