ICMA's Innovation and Digitalisation work examines how innovation, technology, data and evolving market practices are transforming international capital markets. Formerly known as FinTech and Digitalisation, the function reflects a broader remit that supports innovation across the international debt capital markets.
Our work spans primary markets, secondary markets, and repo and collateral markets. We explore developments across the securities lifecycle, from the continued electronification of market processes to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, distributed ledger technology, digital assets and tokenisation. We also focus on the standards, data and market infrastructure needed to support interoperability, efficiency, scalability and resilience across markets.
ICMA works with members, regulators, market infrastructures, technology providers and other stakeholders to identify emerging developments, explore practical applications and support common market approaches and standards. Through our committees, working groups and industry initiatives, we help convene the market around shared challenges and practical, market-led solutions.
Our mission is to provide a forum for market participants to exchange expertise, engage with policymakers and regulators, develop common standards, and explore the practical application of emerging technologies and new market practices.
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ICMA Innovation and Digitalisation Advisory Committee and Related Groups
- Innovation and Digitalisation Advisory Committee (IDAC)
- DLT Bonds Working Group
- ICMA Bond Data Taxonomy (BDT) Working Group
- Electronic Trading Working Group (ETWG)
- Artificial Intelligence in Capital Markets (AICM) Working Group
- Primary Market Innovation Project (PMIP)
ICMA FinTech Directories
- ICMA Primary Markets FinTech Directory
- ICMA Electronic Trading FinTech Directory
- ICMA Repo Trading FinTech Directory
- ICMA Operations FinTech Directory
- ICMA Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Regulatory Directory
- ICMA CSDR-SD FinTech Directory
ICMA Innovation and Digitalisation Resources
- FAQs on DLT & Blockchain in Bond Markets
- Innovation and Digitalisation Publications, Consultations and Reports
- Digitalisation Regulatory Roadmap
- Tracker of DLT and AI FinTech Applications in Bond Markets
- Innovation and Digitalisation Glossary
- FINOS Common Domain Model
- Showcase of ICMA member FinTech and software vendors
- Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Developments Tracker
Contacts:
Georgina Jarratt
Managing Director, Head of Innovation and Digitalisation; Member of the ICMA Executive Committee
Direct line: +44 20 7213 0348
Gabriel Callsen
Senior Director, Innovation and Digitalisation; Secretary to the Innovation and Digitalisation Advisory Committee (IDAC)
Direct line: +44 20 7213 0334
Francisco Parente
Associate Director, Innovation and Digitalisation
Direct Line: +44 20 7213 0339
Emma Thomas
Associate Director, Innovation and Digitalisation
Direct Line: +44 20 7213 0340
