Olivier Dermaux

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. 

Olivier Dermaux, Executive Director, Fixed Income Strategy, 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 

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