ISLA Briefing | Frankfurt 2025
- 16 September 2025
- Frankfurt, Germany
ISLA Briefing | Frankfurt 2025
This is a half-day afternoon event held in Frankfurt. All times listed are in CET.
Tuesday 16th September
13:45 - 14:30
Arrival, Registration & Refreshments
14:30 - 14:45
Welcome Remarks
Speakers
Alistair Griffiths Director - Business Development ISLA
Lothar Meenen Head of Coverage Europe and Brazil, EMEA NBFI Head, Corporate Bank Deutsche Bank
14:45 - 15:05
Macro-Economic & Geo-Political Update
As markets adapt to changing economic conditions and rising geo-political risks, this session offers a timely update on key macro trends, policy shifts, and regional developments impacting Germany and Europe more broadly. Gain insights into how these forces are shaping market behaviour, regulation, and the outlook for Q4 of 2025 and beyond.
Speaker
Marion Mühlberger Head of European Policy Research Deutsche Bank
15:05 - 15:30
Keynote Address
Keynote Speaker
Marco Winteroll Head of Regulatory Affairs, Group Regulatory Strategy Deutsche Börse Group
15:30 - 16:00
Key Regulatory, Advocacy, Market Practice & Digital Highlights
As the regulatory landscape evolves, European policy makers remain focused on competitiveness, financial stability, and market resilience.
Set against the backdrop of the Savings and Investment Union (SIU) launched earlier this year, this session will explore key prudential developments, including Basel III and settlement efficiency in the context of the shift to T+1, alongside major regulatory reporting initiatives such as SFTR, 10c1, and the emerging impact of the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD).
Speaker
Adrian Dale Head of Regulation & Markets ISLA
16:00 - 16:15
Comfort Break
16:15 - 16:45
Focus Germany: Securities Lending Markets Through Data
An insight into the latest trends shaping securities lending and borrowing in the German market, explored through market data and against the backdrop of the broader European context. This session offers a data-driven perspective on evolving dynamics, emerging opportunities, and cross-market influences.
Speaker
Shaan Jivan Product Specialist S&P Global Market Intelligence
16:45 - 17:30
Panel Discussion: From KAG to Crypto: Time for Change?
Amidst a shifting global landscape where onshoring and protectionism are gaining traction, major economies like Germany face a pivotal moment for their financial markets and global competitiveness. With evolving investor profiles and demands, this panel will explore how these changes are impacting securities finance. We’ll delve into key trends shaping the industry – from the traditional KAG funds to the rise in retail, to ETF lending and the issuance and liquidity within digital assets.
Moderator
Roy Zimmerhansl Head of Capital Markets WTS Hansuke
Speakers
Daniel Cripps Head of Product Development, Xtrackers DWS
Maurice Leo Director, Agency Securities Lending Deutsche Bank
Mike Rinker Functional Legal Head of Trading, Legal Department Union Investment
17:30 - 17:35
Closing Remarks
Speaker
Alistair Griffiths Director - Business Development ISLA
17:35 - 19:30
ISLA Connects Networking Reception
Following the briefing, delegates are invited to join us at The ASH, a short walk from the briefing venue for an ISLA Connects Networking Reception, kindly sponsored by Eurex and Clearstream.
The invitation to the networking reception also extends to colleagues who are unable to attend the afternoon briefing but are able to join the networking event. Please RSVP by emailing events@islaemea.org.
The ISLA Connects Networking Reception is Kindly Sponsored by:
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