Cash Equities Clearing in Europe
Europe’s cash equities clearing market remains fragmented and constrained by high settlement fees and limited interoperability - challenges that continue to hold back efficiency and integration.
- 1Latest Report Cash Equities Clearing in Europe
- 2Press ReleaseExchange Outages Highlight Need for Stronger Action on Market Outage Protocols in Europe
- 3Data ReasearchDLT-Based Capital Market Report - September 2025
- 4Upcoming EventAFME's European High Yield and Private Credit Conference 2025
About AFME
We are the voice of the leading banks in Europe’s financial markets
We represent over 150 leading global and European banks and other significant market players. Our members play a vital role in Europe’s financial ecosystem, underwriting around 90% of European corporate and sovereign debt, and 85% of European listed equity capital issuances.
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- 150 +AFME Member FirmsIncluding major global and regional banks
- 2009 The year AFME was founded
- 16 Expert Committees& 100+ Working Groups
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- Capital Markets
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- Sustainable Finance
- Digital Innovation
- Compliance & Tax
Capital Markets
To support growth in the EU and UK and to finance the significant investments required for digital and sustainable transformations, AFME advocates for deep, integrated, and competitive capital markets. AFME works with members to address operational and structural barriers, enhance market practices, and ensure that regulation supports both investor protection and market efficiency.
Prudential Regulation & Supervision
AFME’s role is to support member firms and policy makers in the assessment and formulation of prudential policies that are efficient and risk-sensitive while enabling banks to run their business in an internationally-competitive environment. A priority of AFME’s work is to reduce regional prudential fragmentation and to facilitate European and global financial integration.
Sustainable Finance
AFME’s focus is on supporting members through the transition to a sustainable economy. We promote the mobilisation of capital in support of sustainable objectives, with an emphasis on the pivotal role of banks and capital markets.
Digital Innovation
AFME works to facilitate the adoption of digital innovation in capital markets by: developing regulatory positions that enable members to make appropriate use of emerging technologies; supporting the growth of innovation-based market infrastructures; providing members and policy makers with a platform for discussions on the implementation and management of new technologies.
Compliance & Tax
Our European Compliance work focuses on influencing the European regulatory environment to foster a culture of integrity and effective conduct regulation.
Upcoming Events
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AFME's European High Yield and Private Credit Conference 2025
AFME’s European High Yield and Private Credit Conference is returning to London in October 2025. The conference
will bring together the leading names in the European High Yield, Leveraged Loan and Private Credit/
Direct Lending markets, providing topical and invaluable discussions, and an opportunity to network.
To build on AFME’s successes with the launch of the recalibrated forum last year, the flagship event
will continue to focus on high yield bonds and leveraged loans, but also place a greater emphasis on
the coverage of the sizable European Private Credit market. This is in recognition of the importance of
all three markets to UK and EU corporates, recent rapid growth and increased regulatory attention on
this market. The conference content will comprehensively cover key areas of interest for arrangers/
underwriters, corporates, investors, law firms, ratings agencies, data providers and other market
participants.
This event is attended by senior capital market professionals. Click here to view our sample delegate list.
Regular Registration fees:
AFME member: £699 + VAT
Non member: £939 + VAT
Multi-booking discount:
• 10% off when booking 3 or more delegates at the same time
• 20% off when booking 5 or more delegates at the same time
Multi booking discounts can be applied at check out for group booking.
Complimentary subject to verification:
• Regulator: promo code REGULATOR
• Investor: promo code INVESTOR
• Press: promo code PRESS
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Safiya Merrique at [email protected] or on +44 (0) 20 3828 26741 America Square, London, United Kingdom22 October 2025 - EventConference
AFME's 20th Annual European Government Bond Conference
Join us in Brussels on 12 November 2025 to celebrate 20 years of AFME’s Annual European Government Bond Conference at the Radisson Collection Hotel Brussels.
For two decades, AFME’s European Government Bonds Conference has served as a key event for industry leaders to connect and engage in insightful debates. Bringing together over 120 professionals this event offers unparalleled opportunities for networking and dialogue. Designed with assistance from our members, the conference delves into the most pressing issues and trends impacting European Debt Management Offices (DMOs) and EGB markets.
Featuring specialist keynote presentations, expert panel discussions and interactive roundtables, the programme unites senior industry stakeholders from across Europe.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, hear from industry experts, earn CPD hours and forge connections with your peers.
This event is attended by DMOs, investors and primary dealers. Click here to view our sample delegate list.
Regular fees:
AFME member: €739 + VAT
Non-member: €1019 + VAT
Multi-booking discount:
• 10% off when booking 3 or more delegates at the same time
• 20% off when booking 5 or more delegates at the same time
Multi booking discounts can be applied at check out for group bookings.
Complimentary subject to verification:
• DMO: promo code DMO
• Regulator: promo code REGULATOR
• Investor: promo code INVESTOR
• SSA Issuer: promo code ISSUER
• Press: promo code PRESS for in person attendance or VIRTUALPRESS to receive a live stream link (this link is only available to press)
Note: Promo codes are case sensitive
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Safiya Merrique at [email protected] or on +44 (0)20 3828 2674.Radisson Collection Hotel, Brussels, Belgium12 November 2025 - EventPartner Event
SLF 2025 Specialist Lender Finance
AFME and DealCatalyst are delighted to announce that the Annual Specialist Lender Finance Conference will return to London on the 24th November 2025.
Now in its fourth year SLF 2025 explores the key funding factors specialty lenders should consider from launch phase to maturity, and eventual exit via M&A or a public ABS deal. Investors will have a unique forum to meet emerging and established non-bank financial institutions originating a variety of financial assets and participate in a sector with an attractive yield and risk profile. Funds seeking to expand their lending activities beyond corporate direct lending will be able to showcase their platforms to an audience of potential borrowers and allocators alike.
Take advantage of super early bird rates until 5 September, and save £400 here.
Testimonials:
"If you are operating in the specialty finance space at all, you owe it to yourself to attend the Dealcatalyst asset-based series of conferences. They are extremely worthwhile with just the right focus and are just the right size." - Gary Miller, Director, Speciality Finance, Revere Capital
"A great opportunity to meet serious, well-informed peers looking to do business. Networking was easy and effective via the app and the facilities on the day were excellent. All round very professional, a worthwhile day." - Brian Rubins, Director, Alternative Bridging Corporation Limited
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Click here if you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities at the event.The Royal Lancaster, London, United Kingdom24 November 2025 - EventDinner
AFME's 9th Annual Equities Dinner
AFME’s 9th Annual Equities Dinner is attended by the industry’s most influential and respected figures and represents a unique opportunity to promote your company to key decision-makers and market participants. The evening will be an informal opportunity to network with up to 200 industry professionals and discuss key regulatory developments impacting equity markets with peers and clients.
Sponsorship per table
AFME member: £3,650 + VAT
Non-Member: £3,950 + VAT
How can your business be a part of AFME’s signature Equities Dinner 2026?
As a partner you could:
- Invite clients and colleagues to be a part of your table for the evening
- Host your own table of 10 and drive conversations
- Meet potential clients and new contacts through four hours dedicated to networking
- Build your profile through a number of branding and exhibiting opportunities
Packages can be tailor-made to suit your company's aim and aspirations. To discuss particular opportunities, please contact Safiya Merrique at [email protected] or on +44 (0)792 022 1216The Dorchester05 March 2026 - ConferenceEvent
AFME's Spanish Capital Markets Conference 2026
Regular registration fees
AFME member Super Early bird: €419 + VAT
Non-member Super Early bird: €599+ VAT
AFME member Early bird: €559 + VAT
Non-member Early bird : €879 + VAT
AFME member: €729 + VAT
Non-member: €1,049 + VAT
Multi-booking discount:
• 10% off when booking 3 or more delegates at the same time
• 20% off when booking 5 or more delegates at the same time
Multi booking discounts can be applied at check out for group bookings.
Complimentary subject to verification:
• Investor: promo code INVESTOR
• Regulator: promo code REGULATOR
• Press: promo code PRESS
Note: Promo codes are case sensitive
Read AFME's Press Policy here.Melia Castilla22 April 2026
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