As the world of capital markets continues to undergo a digital revolution, Trium Limited joined the forefront of this transformation by participating in the 2024 International Capital Markets Association (ICMA) FinTech & Digitalisation Forum. The forum, held recently in London, gathered global industry leaders to examine how emerging technologies are reshaping the future of capital markets.
Adebayo Adewolu, Chief Executive Officer of Trium Limited, represented the company as a panellist in the session “Will the new digital world ever fully replace the legacy market?”. Speaking alongside experts from J.P. Morgan, ING, and XU Exponential University, Adewolu shared insights into the dynamic interplay between traditional financial systems and emerging digital solutions. The session, moderated by Andy Hill, Co-Head of Market Practice and Regulatory Policy at ICMA, explored the role of tokenisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and data standards in the future of financial markets.
Explaining the rationale behind Trium Limited’s participation, Adewolu highlighted the company’s commitment to driving innovation in capital markets, particularly in emerging regions such as Africa. “Our goal is to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to digital transformation in capital markets. Participating in this forum provided us with a platform to engage with industry peers, explore the latest trends, and ensure we are aligned with the future trajectory of the market,” Adewolu stated.
For Trium, the forum presented an opportunity to engage with pioneering ideas on the digital bond ecosystem, AI-driven trading, and the integration of machine learning in financial risk management. The event also underscored the role of regulation in fostering innovation while safeguarding market integrity—a balance that will be critical in the years ahead.
“Emerging markets have a unique opportunity to leapfrog legacy systems and implement cutting-edge technologies faster than more established markets,” Adewolu said during the panel discussion. “At Trium, we see this as a chance to drive real, lasting change in the capital markets of tomorrow.”
Other key topics addressed at the forum included the rise of tokenisation, which has the potential to revolutionise the issuance and trading of bonds, as well as the growing importance of harmonised data standards for ensuring seamless digital operations. Panelists, including those from J.P. Morgan and ING, also stressed the continued importance of human expertise, despite the increasing role of AI in decision-making processes within capital markets.
As the 2024 ICMA FinTech & Digitalisation Forum drew to a close, closing remarks by Georgina Jarratt of ICMA and Emma Lovett of J.P. Morgan reinforced the call for continued collaboration and dialogue as the industry navigates its digital future.
For Trium Limited, the insights gained from the event will play a vital role in shaping its approach to capital markets innovation, particularly in its ongoing mission to harness technology to drive financial growth across Africa and other emerging markets.
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