Carl James

This high-impact session will challenge industry leaders to debate the future of primary markets. With the rise of algorithmic trading, the potential of grey market trading, and increasing calls for a more efficient issuance process, the question remains: Is the primary market ready for a digital transformation, or is the industry moving too fast without solving fundamental inefficiencies? 

TRUE: This team advocates for digital transformation, highlighting inefficiencies in current workflows, the potential of automation, and the role of blockchain. 

Carl James, MD, Fixed Income of the Global Markets Group, S&P Global Market Intelligence 

FALSE: This team argues that the market is not ready, citing fragmented adoption, operational complexity, and regulatory uncertainty. 

Cathy Gibson, Global Head of Trading, Ninety One 

Eric Morrow, COO Trading, Apollo  

Moderator: Armin Peter, Consultant – Primary Markets Working Group, ICMA