Daniel Maguire, Group Head, LSEG Markets and CEO, LCH Group on Understanding London’s Role In Global Financial Markets

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The Innovators’ Exchange by Oliver Wyman

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Introducing the Innovators’ Exchange podcast, hosted by Hiten Patel, Global Head of Financial Infrastructure Technology, and Services at Oliver Wyman.

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Introducing the Innovators’ Exchange podcast, hosted by Hiten Patel, Global Head of Financial Infrastructure Technology, and Services at Oliver Wyman.

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Daniel Maguire, Group Head, LSEG Markets and CEO, LCH Group on Understanding London’s Role In Global Financial Markets

The Innovators’ Exchange by Oliver Wyman

47 minutes

3 months ago

Daniel Maguire, Group Head, LSEG Markets and CEO, LCH Group on Understanding London’s Role In Global Financial Markets

In this episode of the Innovators’ Exchange, Hiten Patel and his co-host Harriet Roberts welcome Daniel Maguire, CEO of the LCH Group and group head of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Markets.

In their conversation, Daniel addresses the evolving role of London in the global financial ecosystem, particularly in light of recent geopolitical changes and market dynamics. He also discusses his extensive background in the financial industry, sharing insights into his entrepreneurial upbringing, his journey through various roles at LCH, and his current leadership position within LSEG. Amongst other things, he emphasizes the importance of truly understanding the details of the business while also highlighting the need for effective delegation and team empowerment.

Key talking points:

Daniel’s background: Raised in a family-run engineering business, Daniel developed an entrepreneurial spirit early on, learning the value of hard work and initiative. As a teenager he took on various jobs — from paper rounds to working in pubs — and launched a small business selling free-range eggs.
Career progression: Daniel joined LCH when it was a small organization of about 100-150 people. Starting in treasury operations, he built a solid foundation in financial markets and steadily rose through the ranks to become CEO of LCH Group. He also discussed how he navigated the shift from a mutual organization to becoming part of a public company under LSEG.
London’s financial ecosystem: Daniel emphasized London’s resilience as a leading financial hub, citing regulatory reforms to boost competitiveness. He noted the global decline in IPOs and the parallel drop in London listings, while highlighting the rise of private markets and the need to bridge funding gaps as companies seek more flexible liquidity options.
Future opportunities: Looking ahead, Daniel outlined LSEG’s strategy to stay globally relevant across asset classes. He stressed the growing role of data and technology in financial infrastructure, driving greater efficiency and smarter decision-making in an interconnected market landscape.