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Today, our #ClearstreamRoadshow2026 continued in Milan 🇮🇹, another inspiring stop on our journey across Europe. 🚀 Innovation in financial services is no longer a future ambition; it is actively reshaping how our industry operates today. The challenge for all of us is how to transform complexity into opportunity and deliver greater value to clients in an increasingly digital ecosystem. Today, I had the pleasure of contributing alongside my colleagues from Clearstream Fund Services in a true #oneClearstream event. Together with Neil Wise , Martina Furlan , Pietro Calandra , Allan STEWART and our distinguished guest speakers Simona Pasero , Fabio De Zordo and Marco Parini , we shared a series of insightful discussions: from the growing role of Data & AI in post-trade services, to tokenized funds and innovation in financial instruments, followed by a deep dive into unlocking efficiency in Private Markets, the evolution of the European ETF landscape, and the future of securities financing in a T+1 world. I was pleased to share perspectives on how digitalization continues to drive efficiency and scalability in Private Markets, while also hearing valuable insights from peers, clients and partners across the industry. A sincere thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussions, and a special thanks again to our guest speakers for sharing their expertise and perspectives. The level of engagement and exchange of ideas once again demonstrated the importance of collaboration as our industry continues to evolve. 🤝

Great few days at The Cube Eschborn working with colleagues from across the group, sharing ideas and exploring data together. Thanks to everyone involved in organising such an engaging event. #Datathon #Clearstream

The first ever Clearstream Fund Summit Hong Kong on April 21st was an overwhleming success with a 75% attendee increase compared to previous roadshows. It was fantastic to see both global/local asset managers and distribution partners come together to share insights on fund data, private markets, ETFs, and asset management trends. Attending for the first time in my role as Relationship Manager for asset managers made it especially rewarding to connect with peers and celebrate this momentum together. This amazing turnout reflects Clearstream's growing presence in Hong Kong, as we continue to strengthen client relationships across Asia. I look forward to continuing the conversations sparked at the summit!

So you thought the IMF/World Bank 2025 Spring Meetings ("Liberation Day", remember?) were special, well, try the 2026 edition ("Energy crisis, Gulf War 2.0, Trade War 2.0, you name it..). Wrapping up an intense week in Washington, meeting Clearstream's global central bank, IFI, DMO, banking and asset managers stakeholders in Washington. Just a couple of the many impressions and take-aways: - Countless upcoming capital markets wanting to engage with Clearstream on a large variety of topics - Investment flows are not exclusively Developped Market to Emerging Markets any longer but are increasingly becoming intra-Emerging Market - Climate change financing is more alive than ever. Maybe the semantics are different, but the needs remain (try 34 degrees Celsius mid-April in DC) - Ukraine support and reconstruction: the EU integration of Ukraine and its capital market will be a game-changing exercise, with well over EUR 600 Bn investment needs, so many discussions with Ukraine stakeholders around new instruments and local market infrastructure . - Sub-Saharian African capital markets on the move. More to come from Clearstream soon. I have a weak spot for Edward Hopper, and had some time to see his fantastic "Ground Swell" at the equally fantastic National Art Gallery. Hopper finished Ground Swell in September 1939, an equally turbulent period in history. The painting contains many references to the pending global situation. However, with a closer look at the painting, having a strong boat, a sound travel of direction that is open to flexibility and change of course and the best crew possible, this is exactly what Clearstream can offer to global capital markets in the current times. Special thanks as well to Christian Rossler , as always, we were a great team!

High‑quality data creates trust. And trust is really important if we want to move to the next level of financial markets. I had a great conversation with Alexandre Kech on the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) Trust Talks podcast series about what Europe’s move to T+1 settlement means for post‑trade data infrastructure, and how Clearstream is preparing. We explored why instruction quality is often the real bottleneck on the path to straight‑through processing, and how AI is now enabling clients to interrogate their own post‑trade data in natural language. We also discussed the role of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) in reducing friction in cross‑border settlement, Clearstream’s runner‑up recognition at the GLEIF Hackathon for using the verifiable Legal Entity Identifier (vLEI) as a secure login standard, and what proactive post‑trade operations look like in practice. Listen to the full episode 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dH5i7Tra

I was delighted to be invited to guest speak on behalf of Clearstream / Deutsche Börse, Cork on yesterday’s panel at the Funds Academy.ie careerathon at Munster Technological University . It’s always a pleasure to be back at Munster Technological University , and yesterday’s event was brilliant, with fantastic engagement from the students throughout. We had great discussions on the wide range of opportunities ahead, how students can best prepare for internships, and how we as an industry can support and help shape the next generation of professionals. It was also lovely to see and connect with others from across the industry. A big thank you to Críona Fitzgerald for the invitation — it was a really enjoyable and rewarding event. Shauna Kenny Yvonne Sheahan (kenny) Neil Walsh Jill Collins Deirdre Colleran Al Devine Isabel Rossiter Danny Paul Críona Fitzgerald #MTUCareerathon26 #ClearstreamCork #fundsacademy #networking #FinancialServices #FundsIndustry

Proud of the UAE 🇦🇪 Few countries have so successfully positioned themselves as a bridge - connecting cultures, enabling businesses, and linking regional ambition with global opportunity. The #UAE stands out for its openness, stability, and forward-looking vision. It has become a meeting point for ideas, capital, and innovation - where international partnerships are formed and where global markets intersect with regional growth. Since 1996, Clearstream has been privileged to be part of this journey from Dubai. Our long-standing presence reflects not only a strategic choice, but also a deep respect for the role the UAE continues to play as a trusted hub for finance and connectivity. We remain committed to supporting our clients and contributing to the continued development of a dynamic, globally connected financial ecosystem. 🤝 #UAE #ProudOfUAE