A podcast that shares the views of high-level leaders and decision makers in the European and global financial services industry.
The role and importance of EFAMA, the European Fund and Asset Management Association
In this episode of Shaping Finance we are joined by Tanguy van de Werve, Director General EFAMA. We discuss hurdles that still need to be addressed in the area of sustainable finance, the importance of increasing retail investor participation in capital markets and he shares his thoughts on the revised CMU action plan.
6/15/2021 • 27 minutes, 3 seconds
Finance & Philanthropy
In this episode of Shaping Finance we are joined by Tonika Hirdman. Tonika is the Director General of the Fondation de Luxembourg, a foundation that facilitates long-term philanthropic engagement. Tonika discusses why people are motivated to engage in philanthropy, the connection to finance and the trends in philanthropy.
6/1/2021 • 16 minutes, 2 seconds
The role and importance of the European Stability Mechanism
In this episode of Shaping Finance we are joined by Rolf Strauch, Chief Economist and Management Board Member at the European Stability Mechanism. Rolf touches on the challenges brought on by the current pandemic, the key components of the ESM reform, and the affect of the CMU project on the way we finance our economies.
3/24/2021 • 25 minutes, 12 seconds
Private Banking
In this episode of Shaping Finance we are joined by Cynthia Tobiano, Deputy CEO at Edmond de Rothschild Group. Cynthia discusses what is needed in order to boost sustainable finance products, the role of private banks that is shifting given new technologies and the digitalisation of financial services, and the impact of the current crisis on private baking.