AFME

AFME operates as the primary trade association and market intelligence provider for European financial markets, headquartered in London with additional offices in Brussels and Frankfurt. The organization specializes in comprehensive securitisation market analysis, producing regular reports on ABS, RMBS, and CLO performance across European jurisdictions. AFME's research publications track issuance volumes, asset quality metrics, and structural market developments that shape European capital markets activity. The association coordinates major industry gatherings including the Spanish Capital Markets Conference and Annual European Sustainable Finance Conference, which connect market participants with regulatory authorities. These forums facilitate discussions on capital markets evolution, ESG integration, and climate finance policy implementation. AFME's events program emphasizes sustainable finance, transition pathways, and green securitisation frameworks. AFME maintains active working groups focused on regulatory policy, market standards, and sustainable finance innovation in European capital markets. The organization engages with EU policymakers and national regulators on behalf of market participants across trading, clearing, and settlement functions. AFME's policy work encompasses capital requirements, market structure reforms, and environmental finance regulations affecting European financial institutions.