In the inaugural episode of "The Capital Ratio" podcast, host Sebastian Barling introduces the series, which will explore key regulatory topics in banking and finance. Joined by colleagues Eva Legler and Wilf Odgers, Sebastian examines the emerging world of stablecoins, discussing why these digital tokens are gaining traction among financial institutions. The panelists discuss current regulatory frameworks in the U.K. and EU, highlighting capital treatment challenges, liquidity management considerations and client protection obligations. As they explain, despite promising opportunities, institutions must update legacy systems to properly address this relatively new asset class.

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