Event Overview

The ECSDA Post-trade Conference 2025 will bring together thought leaders, key actors from the CSD ecosystem, and cutting-edge technology providers, all committed to advancing European and global financial markets. As always, ECSDA continues its dialogue with policymakers and regulators to shape the future of post-trade and support the development of a true single capital market in Europe.

This year’s programme will explore the transition to T+1 settlement in Europe, the role of the Savings and Investments Union, and the transformation of Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs).
Topics such as enhanced integration in European infrastructure landscape by zooming on its most fragmented area in the Central and Eastern parts, evolution of the CSD business offering to render it more pan-European, the impact of geopolitics and much more will be at the core of expert-led discussions.

Key Themes

European Post-Trade Intergration
Path to T +1
Developing the FMI of the Future
Geopolitical Impacts of Post-Trade

Confirmed Speakers Include

Untitled design (8)

Javier Hernani

Head Securities Services,
SIX

Untitled design (8)

Javier Hernani

Head Securities Services,
SIX

Untitled design (8)

Javier Hernani

Head Securities Services,
SIX

Untitled design (8)

Javier Hernani

Head Securities Services,
SIX

Mairead McGuinness

Mairead McGuinness

Commissioner for financial services, financial stability and Capital Markets Union,
European Commission

Martin Merlin

Martin Merlin

Director of Financial Markets (FISMA-C),
Directorate General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (FISMA),
European Commission

Daniela Russo

Daniela Russo

Senior Adviser to the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB),& CPMI

Conference speakers (6)

Andrea Gentilini

Head of Market Infrastructures Division,
CSSF,
Chair of ESMA PTWG and CSDR TF

Kevin Sampson

Kevin Sampson

President,
CDS at TMX Group
Canada

Arminta Saladziene

Arminta Saladziene

Vice President,
European Markets
Nasdaq

Ekrem Arikan

Ekrem Arıkan

CEO & Board Member,
Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu (MKK) / Türkiye,
Chairman, AECSD

Mark Gem

Mark Gem

Chair of the ECSDA Board,
Chairman of the Clearstream Risk Committee

Agenda

Note: All session timings below are in Central European Time (CET) and are subject to amendments

You can also download a PDF version of the agenda here.

ECSDA Conference
2025-11-18
08:30 - 09:00
Registration and Welcome Coffee
09:00 - 09:15
Opening Remarks

Welcome address by the ECSDA Chair, setting the stage for discussions on market integration, innovation, and resilience in European post-trade.

09:15 - 09:45
Keynote Address – The Future of European Financial Markets: Enhancing Integration and Growth

Exploring post-trade and non-post-trade solutions to improve liquidity, cross-boarder investment, and financing opportunities within the EU.

09:45 - 10:30
Panel 1: Navigating European Integration – Enhancing Liquidity and Financial Growth

Exploring post-trade and non-post-trade solutions to improve liquidity, cross-boarder investments, and financing opportunities within the EU.

10:30 - 11:00
Morning Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:45
Panel 2: European Post-Trade Integration – Zoom on Eastern and Central European Market Collaboration

A discussion on how partnerships between Eastern and Central European markets can foster deeper integration and efficiency in capital markets, in connection with EBRD and Warsaw market initiative.

11:45 - 12:30
Panel 3: The Path to T +1 Settlement in Europe

A deep dive into the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a T +1 settlement cycle across Europe.

12:30 - 13:30
Networking Lunch
13:30 - 14:15
Keynote Address: Regulatory Priorities for a Resilient and Competitive European Market
14:15 - 15:00
Panel 4: The FMI of the Future – A Roadmap for Transformation

What will the future of Financial Market Infrastructure (IMF) look like? This panel will explore not only strategic business requirements and technological innovations necessary to build a next-generation FMI ecosystem but will gather suggestions of the next steps and main milestones, and perhaps will lead to new ventures and partnerships.

15:00 - 15:30
Afternoon Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:15
Panel 5: The 28th Regime – Towards a Single-Pan European CSD Offering

A discussion on the technical, legal and tax changes achieving the convergence necessary for seamless access to European markets under a unified regulatory and operational structure and abolishing of burden for passporting.

16:15 - 17:00
Panel 6: Geopolitical Impacts on Post-Trade IT, Compliance, and Risk

How global political shifts and regulatory developments are shaping post-trade operations. Experts will discuss the implications for business models, IT resilience, compliance frameworks, and risk management strategies.

17:00 - 17:15
Closing Remarks

Final reflections on the day’s discussion and the road ahead for European post-trade markets.

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Who you can expect to meet

Policy makers and regulators

  • Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets
  • Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA)
  • Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)
  • Banca d’Italia
  • Bank of England
  • Bank of Greece
  • Banque centrale du Luxembourg
  • Banque de France
  • Central Bank of Ireland
  • Commission Surveillance du Secteur Financier
  • Czech National Bank
  • European Commission
  • European Central Bank
  • European Securities and Markets Authority
  • Luxembourg Ministry of Finance
  • National Bank of Belgium
  • Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU
  • Permanent Representation of Poland to the EU
  • Permanent Representation of Romania
  • Permanent Representation of the Slovak Republic to the EU
  • Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU

Financial Industry Stakeholders

  • Accenture
  • AFME
  • Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA)
  • APCO Worldwide
  • Avenir Technology Limited
  • B3 Brazil Stock Exchange
  • Bloomberg News
  • BNP Paribas
  • Bourse Consult
  • Broadridge Financial Solutions
  • Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment
  • Delta Capita
  • EBRD
  • Deutsche Börse
  • Deutsche WertpapierService Bank
  • ERI
  • European Association of CCP Clearing Houses (EACH)
  • European Issuers
  • Febelfin
  • FleishmanHillard
  • FNZ Group
  • Incentage AG
  • International Securities Services Association (ISSA)
  • International Securities Lending Association (ISLA)
  • JP Morgan
  • Kreab
  • LHV Pank AS
  • MLex
  • MNB
  • Montis Group Limited
  • Montran
  • NowCM
  • PayRecAI
  • Percival Software Ltd
  • Projective Group
  • SEB
  • SLIB
  • SWIFT
  • The ValueExchange
  • Thomas Murray Network Management Ltd
  • Van Lanschot Kempen
  • Vermiculus Financial Technology

Venue Information

Auditorium of the National Bank of Belgium, Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potagères 61, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring the 2025 ECSDA Post-Trade Conference, please get in touch via the button below: 

Previous sponsors

Euroclear
Euronext-Securities
SIX
Clearstream
Delta-Capita-Logo-2021@3x
swift
Montran

Partners

Asset Servicing Times
AFME
MLex
Febelfin

Partners

Previous Speakers Included

Mairead McGuinness

Commissioner for financial services, financial stability and Capital Markets Union
European Commission

Martin Merlin

Director of Financial Markets (FISMA-C),
Directorate General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (FISMA),
European Commission

Verena Ross

Chair,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

Javier Hernani

Head Securities Services,
SIX

Previous Editions

You can view images of the previous edition below. Visit the 2024 ECSDA Post-trade Conference page here.

Contact

If you are interested in discussing the programme or in finding out more about the sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Irina Bussoli at ECSDA at ecsdaconference@ecsda.eu

For more information on event logistics for The ECSDA Conference, please contact us using the details below.

ecsdaconference@forum-europe.com