Winterflood Securities recently participated in the panel “Regulatory change in the UK bond market: A multi-trillion funding boost?” at the World Finance Forum in London. The panel focused on the proposed regulatory changes by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with the potential to unlock a large and untapped amount of capital, aimed at revitalising the UK bond markets. Michael Smith, Head of Debt Capital Markets at Winterflood joined the panel discussion lead by James Leather, Director of Corporate Treasury Services at Corium Treasury, alongside Guy Foster, Chief Strategist at RBC Brewin Dolphin to explore the potential impact of these changes.
The session provided valuable insight into the drivers behind the FCA’s regulatory reforms, with discussions centred on how the changes could mitigate funding risk, lower the cost of capital, and enhance financial performance for organisations. A key focus was on funding optimisation, offering practical guidance on accessing the substantial pool of capital, diversifying funding sources, and reducing funding costs.
Winterflood’s involvement underscores its commitment to be at the forefront of the market developments, positioning itself as a key player in helping issuers and investors navigate the evolving financial landscape.
If you would like to discuss the article or topic in more detail, please contact: Michael Smith, CFA, Debt Capital Markets at Winterflood Securities
