EP1001: The outlook for treasury and capital markets

This podcast revisits an interview with Herve Carrere discussing how financial institutions must modernize outdated legacy systems to manage economic uncertainty and increasingly strict regulations. Teciem executive Herve Carrere, formerly of Finastra, explains that cloud-native platforms and modular architectures help banks improve flexibility, reduce operational risks, and respond faster to market changes. The interview also highlights the growing impact of Generative and Agentic AI, which can automate complex financial processes, deliver real-time insights, and improve decision-making in treasury and capital markets. Carrere emphasizes the importance of continuous software “evergreening” through automated testing and strategic partnerships to keep systems updated without interrupting operations. Additionally, the discussion points to increasing demand for Islamic finance solutions that combine innovation with cultural and regulatory requirements. Overall, the interview presents a future where customer-focused technology and autonomous systems drive efficiency, adaptability, and long-term competitiveness in banking.