Can sustainable finance still deliver in a world that has structurally changed?

03/07/2026

What’s (re)shaping the financial markets – a podcast by Euroclear

A structurally changing world is forcing markets to rebalance — between security, efficiency and technological transition. Where does sustainable finance fit within this new equilibrium?

To find out, we sit down with:

Professor Guntram Wolff, Chair on Sustainable Finance, Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management
Paul Symons, Chief Sustainability Officer, Euroclear group

Inside the conversation

1:16 - Has sustainability really slipped down agendas

4:42 - The 2026 state of sustainable finance

14:30 - The impact of increased security spending

21:15 - AI and growing energy demand

26:26 - Expanded use of sustainable instruments

28:28 - Solvay's study on green bond liquidity

31:51 - The future of sustainable finance

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Speakers

Guntram Wolff

Chair on Sustainable Finance, Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

Paul Symons

Chief Sustainability Officer, Euroclear group

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About the podcast

The financial landscape is evolving at lightning speed. From emerging technologies to cultural shifts, What’s (re)shaping the financial markets brings you candid conversations with industry experts and thought leaders that go beyond the headlines.

Hosted by Euroclear - at the heart of global financial markets - this podcast is designed for anyone looking to break silos, challenge assumptions, and learn beyond their immediate frontiers.

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