AFME’s Annual Operations, Post-Trade, Technology & Innovation conference brings together the industry’s leading voices, to discuss the role of technology in developing and transforming capital markets in Europe, with particular focus on the world of operations and post trade.OPTIC 2025 will take place in Amsterdam, with a two-day agenda packed with keynote addresses from regulatory authorities, thought-provoking panels and speeches from Europe’s leading financial institutions and technology providers and ample networking opportunities for attendees.Set against a backdrop of growing cyber risks, rapid technological innovation and regulatory changes, set to transform the way capital markets operate, delegates will receive key insights on the most important innovations happening now, how new technologies and innovations can be implemented at scale and help transform capital markets as well what challenges new technologies may present.Delegates will hear from practitioners, technologists, and key policymakers. Our expert speakers will discuss the opportunities and challenges that are unique to Europe and contemplate whether the capital markets ecosystem and its underpinning regulatory framework, is well-positioned to support innovation.Key themes will included the transformation of capital markets towards T+1 settlement and how innovations in data and data analytics – in particularly (generative) AI and DLT – can help enhance efficiency and security of capital markets operations.This event is attended by senior capital market professionals working in operations, post-trade, technology, regulation and policy.Early-bird Registration fees (valid until Wednesday 23 July 2025):• AFME member: €769+ VAT• Non member: €1,199 + VATRegular Registration fees:• AFME member: €999 + VAT• Non member: €1,379 + VATMulti-booking discount:• 10% off when booking 3 or more delegates at the same time• 20% off when booking 5 or more delegates at the same timeMulti booking discounts can be applied at check out for group booking.Complimentary subject to verification:• Regulator: promo code REGULATOR• Press: promo code PRESSNote: Promo codes are case sensitiveTo discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Cheryl Chickowski at [email protected] or on +44 (0)7824 874 391.Read AFME's Press Policy here.
As an international central securities depository (ICSD), headquartered in Luxembourg, Clearstream, which is part of Deutsche Börse Group, provides the post-trade infrastructure for the Eurobond market and services for securities from 60 domestic markets worldwide. With more than 18 trillion Euros in assets under custody, Clearstream is one of the world’s largest settlement and custody firms for domestic and international securities including investment funds. As part of our European custody solution, the Investor-CSD model benefits from direct connectivity to T2S which allows Clearstream to offer settlement instruction directly into the domestic markets and with T2S deadlines. Best-in-class asset servicing capabilities, such as digitised proxy-voting and tax services support our customers in increasing operational efficiency along the custody chain.
Euroclear is one of the world’s largest providers of domestic and cross-border settlement and related services for bond, equity, ETF and mutual fund transactions. Euroclear is a proven, resilient capital market infrastructure committed to delivering risk-mitigation, automation and efficiency at scale for its global client franchise. The Euroclear group includes Euroclear Bank – which is rated AA by Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s – as well as Euroclear Belgium, Euroclear Finland, Euroclear France, Euroclear Nederland, Euroclear Sweden, Euroclear UK & International and the fund platform MFEX. The Euroclear group settled the equivalent of EUR 1,066 trillion in securities transactions in 2022, representing 304 million domestic and cross-border transactions, and held EUR 35.6 trillion in assets for clients by end of 2022.
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with over 450 partners and a further 1,800 plus lawyers working across 11 different time zones. The firm's in-depth understanding of its clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service has seen it become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments on all areas of commercial law. Ashurst has 31 offices in 18 countries and offers the reach and insight of a global firm, combined with the knowledge and understanding of local markets. As a global team, Ashurst has a reputation for successfully managing large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, disputes and projects and delivering integrated solutions that provide strategic value for clients. The firm's people are its greatest asset and bring together global teams of experts across legal, risk consulting and NewLaw to deliver end-to-end solutions and provide the incisive advice clients need. Our focus is on getting to the heart of clients' commercial goals and on striving to go beyond matters of the law to deliver practical, holistic solutions.
BNP Paribas’s Securities Services business is a leading global custodian providing multi-asset post-trade and asset servicing solutions to buy-side and sell-side market participants, corporates and issuers. With a global reach covering 90+ markets, its custody network is one of the most extensive in the industry, enabling clients to maximise their investment opportunities worldwide. As of 31 December 2023, Securities Services had USD 13.67 trillion in assets under custody, USD 2.72 trillion in assets under administration and 9,208 funds administered.
Cboe Clear Europe is a leading pan-European central counterparty (CCP) and provides safe and efficient clearing and settlement services throughout Europe. Cboe Clear Europe is the most connected CCP in Europe - offering clearing services to 46 trading venues - and is approved to clear cash equities, depositary receipts, ETFs and equity derivatives.
FIS is a financial technology company providing solutions to financial institutions, businesses and developers. We unlock financial technology that underpins the world’s financial system. Our people are dedicated to advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests, by helping our clients confidently run, grow and protect their businesses. Our expertise comes from decades of experience helping financial institutions and businesses adapt to meet the needs of their customers by harnessing the power that comes when reliability meets innovation in financial technology. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS is a member of the Fortune 500® and the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index.
Euronext Securities is a leading provider of post-trade services, representing the third-largest Central Securities Depository (CSD) operator in Europe. The Euronext Securities CSD network encompasses the CSDs in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal. We provide secure and resilient settlement and custody solutions and a portfolio of services to support our clients along the entire value chain. At the heart of the market infrastructure, we offer market participants an improved experience by streamlining operations and processes across our CSDs, supported by our continuously evolving technology. The Euronext Securities CSD network represents over €6.3 trillion in assets under custody, 126 million yearly settlement instructions and more than 7,800 issuers.
SIX operates the infrastructure for the financial centers in Switzerland and Spain, thus ensuring the flow of information and money between financial market players. SIX offers exchange services, financial information and banking services with the aim of increasing efficiency, quality and innovative capacity along the entire value chain. SIX is also building a digital infrastructure for the new millennium. SIX connects financial market participants in Switzerland, Spain and throughout the world. The company is owned by around 120 national and international financial institutions. They are the main users of our services and our most important customers. Our close relationship with them guarantees stability of the financial infrastructure and processes, proximity to clients’ evolving business needs and competitive prices.
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Deputy Director General, European Commission
Executive Board Member and Chair of Supervision, De Nederlandsche Bank
Senior Policy Expert, European Banking Authority
Chair, UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce
CEO, Meritsoft a Cognizant company
Head of Digital Assets and Financial Innovation, Ashurst
Partner, Digital Economy Transactions, Ashurst
Independent Chair, EUT+1 Industry Committee
Head of Unit, Financial Market Infrastructure, DG FISMA, European Commission
Head of Clearing Services, SIX
Head of Securities Processing, FIS Capital Markets
Head of Resolution, Benchmarks and Financial Stability, Spanish National Securities Market Commission
Senior Technical Specialist, Financial Markets Standards Board
President & CEO, Cboe Clear Europe