On 18 November 2025, Brussels once again positioned itself at the centre of Europe’s post-trade landscape as CSDs, market infrastructures, industry leaders, and technology providers gathered for the ECSDA Post-trade Conference 2025.
Vermeg took part in this key annual forum, which offered a forward-looking lens on the forces redefining European financial markets and the path toward deeper regional integration.
Our delegates:
- Boujemaa KHALDI, Senior Director of Product Strategy – Banking Market Strategy
- Mehdi NEGRA, Product Deputy Director – Banking Market Strategy
Both delegates brought Vermeg’s strategic outlook on the evolution of post-trade and collateral workflows, engaging with industry peers and contributing to the discussions shaping market transformation.
A Strategic Dialogue Shaping Europe’s Post-Trade Landscape
The ECSDA Post-trade Conference 2025 placed a strong spotlight on the transition to T+1 settlement in Europe, one of the most significant operational shifts facing market participants. Discussions explored the industry’s readiness, the structural implications for CSDs and custodians, and the cross-regional coordination required to ensure a smooth transition.
Another major theme was the future of the Savings and Investments Union, and how greater harmonisation across Europe could unlock a more efficient, scalable post-trade environment. Expert panels addressed how policy, market practices, and technology must evolve together to make a truly integrated capital market a reality.
The programme also delved into the transformation of Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs), touching on digitalisation, platform interoperability, and new business models emerging across the CSD landscape. Particular attention was given to the European post-trade fragmentation in Central and Eastern regions, highlighting the need for more aligned standards and improved cross-border efficiency.
Speakers examined the influence of geopolitics on market infrastructures, operational resilience, and the strategic direction of post-trade entities in an increasingly interconnected global landscape.
Vermeg’s participation underscores our commitment to being an active stakeholder in Europe’s evolving post-trade ecosystem. The discussions in Brussels reaffirmed the importance of collaboration, innovation, and strategic alignment as the industry advances toward T+1 settlement, redesigns infrastructure models, and accelerates its path toward greater continental integration.
As post-trade transformation continues, Vermeg remains focused on enabling institutions to strengthen efficiency, enhance resilience, and navigate the ongoing evolution of European market operations.
