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European capital markets are undergoing profound transformation, and the pace of change continues to increase. Participants have long had to wrestle with a fragmented ecosystem of disparate laws, tax frameworks, market protocols, currencies and post-trade venues. The challenges will become even more pronounced in a compressed T+1 settlement environment. The fast-growing digital asset arena may further complexify the picture.

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In episode four, we are looking at the topic of the Depositary services for funds. We speak to two of our experts:  David Banks and François Depeuille. How do depositary services create value for asset managers and the broader financial sector? Which current trends are reshaping the asset management landscape? What drivers are influencing the partnership dynamics between depositary banks and fund managers? Alison Gurd: hello and welcome.

Intergenerational workforces are now more visible than ever, and organisations that value different strengths – experience, judgment and fresh perspectives – can improve execution, innovation and resilience. Collaboration is strengthened when companies create structured spaces for cross-generational dialogue – employee networks, mentoring and reverse mentoring – enabling faster learning, better decision-making and stronger collective performance.

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Europe’s green, digital, industrial and defence ambitions require annual funding flows well above historical levels. European banks’ profitability has improved since 2022, but structural gaps with US peers remain. Banking Union, capital markets integration and a balanced prudential framework are central to strengthening Europe’s financial sovereignty. In a recent publication, BNP Paribas’ Economic Research department explores the role of banking competitiveness in European sovereignty.

Experts said geopolitical tensions remain elevated, and the financial impact from insecurity is mounting. The audience heard that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) has plenty of tangible benefits and is becoming more ubiquitous, implementation must be carried out responsibly and cost-effectively. Industry leaders said opportunities in private credit will require a shift in operating models as the asset class moves toward the mainstream.

Australia and New Zealand’s private capital markets are evolving quickly, underpinned by large pools of institutional capital, growing cross-border investment, and a more demanding regulatory environment. As institutional investors become more active in accessing private markets, the region is evolving beyond a simple growth story into one defined by scale, governance, and operational maturity.

Going Beyond for Flossbach von Storch Flossbach von Storch, founded over 25 years ago by Kurt von Storch and Dr. Bert Flossbach in Cologne and expanded to Luxembourg in 2012, offers a range of multi‑asset solutions, often supplemented with physical gold to provide a safety net in investors’ portfolios.

Daniel Gonzalez Fuster: Thank you for joining our fifth episode of “ETFs Unwrapped” a guide for asset manager COOS and operational leaders looking at launching ETFs in Europe. I am Daniel Gonzalez Fuster, Head of ETF Solutions EMEA at BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business and I am really happy to be joined today by Sabrina Principi, Head of Business Development ETF & Index Solutions, at BNP Paribas Asset Management.