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In this episode of our Macro Freestyle podcast,  we examine whether the liquidity-driven rally in financial markets can sustain its momentum into 2026, how global trade and China’s deflation risk are evolving, and how this might impact EM assets and cross-asset volatility.

As the financial industry shifts toward ISO 20022, the transformation isn’t just technical — it’s human. This episode examines how banks and financial institutions are preparing their people to thrive in a new messaging paradigm. From product managers to compliance officers, from technology teams to operations leads, ISO 20022 is shaping the next generation of roles, skills, and team structures.

We explore how organisations are upskilling staff, rethinking cross-functional collaboration, and building the human foundation required to unlock the full potential of structured data and enriched payment flows. This episode is a timely and necessary look at the people behind the pipes — the professionals who will translate ISO strategy into real-world impact.

As the demand for energy continues to grow, the power and utilities sector is transforming and the experience of renewable energy projects around the world is varied. In this episode of Industries in Transition, Standard Chartered’s Isabelle Chastagner, Leah Li Zhang and Abbas Husain discuss how innovation, policy shifts and investment in low-carbon technologies are driving progress.

What are the barriers to scaling carbon markets and developing interoperable carbon markets across Southeast Asia? Hear from Justin Ma, Executive Director of Sustainable Finance for ASEAN and Anshari Rahman, Director of Policy and Analytics at GenZero as they discuss strategies to develop the policies and infrastructure that are necessary to scale carbon markets in the region.