Listen now to the podcast from the Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), ICMA's dedicated forum advocating the interests of buy-side members, including asset managers, institutional investors, private banks, pension funds, and insurance companies, among others. Anita Karppi, Senior Director - Buy-side, Market Practice & Regulatory Policy, ICMA was joined this episode by industry experts, Bob Parker, former Chairman of AMIC and Senior Adviser to ICMA, and Massimiliano Castelli, PhD MSc, Managing Director and Head of Strategy & Advice at UBS Asset Management, who also serves as the Co-Chair of the AMIC Executive Committee. This podcast was recorded on 24th October 2025, where the team discussed:
- IMF/WB Annual Meetings: What were the major takeaways?
- US Government Shutdown & US/China Trade Negotiations: How will these challenges impact global markets?
- Central Bank Meetings: What to expect from the Fed, ECB, BoE, and BoJ in late October and early November?
- Equity and Commodity Markets: Are we witnessing bubbles, and how can we define one?
- Investor Sentiment: After a strong 2025 performance, will investors take profits or reduce risks?
- German Government & European Financial Integration: Will we finally see progress on the Capital Markets Union?
If you have questions or topics that you would like our guests to address in future episodes, please feel free to get in contact via email: AMIC@icmagroup.org. Learn more about AMIC:
https://www.icmagroup.org/market-practice-and-regulatory-policy/asset-management/
