Drawing on the OMFIF commonwealth of experts, opinion-formers and lead actors, our Corona Consequences series presents a debate that aims to be intriguing, stimulating, provocative and partial. We span politics, economics, technology, environment issues and psychology. Scanning the international scene through the OMFIF central banking and public policy lens, writers encompass a wide spectrum of geography and opinion.
Deeper integration needed for Europe to compete in fragmented world
Global crises present opportunity for enlargement and reform
Policy changes alone will not fast-track women to senior positions
Focus on the pipeline and culture, say financial sector experts
Iceland shows off green credentials with debut deal
Long-awaited trade ‘a candidate for transaction of the year’
Engaging consumers in green investments finds ‘fast followers’ not ‘first movers’
Banks may view science-backed policy targets and current policy setting as either abstract or largely about reporting
Euro area credit ratings under pressure from fiscal challenges
Reform-minded governments must make adjustments
Tensions mounting in foreign exchange markets as dollar surges
The previously expected narrative for 2024 is crumbling
Range of risks leading even the most conservative asset owners to rethink
Macro uncertainty prompting more active management among public investors
Getting AI policy in the financial sector right
Regulators discuss path forward for AI in finance at 2024 OMFIF seminar
Expect underwhelming spring meetings in Washington
Mixed and tepid global growth outlook amid irksome tectonic forces
Comprehensive social safety nets required to combat AI upheaval
Data dignity and universal adjustment assistance among attractive solutions
Italy’s economic miracle is not what it seems
Missed opportunities for growth are clouding the outlook
Italy’s economic resilience amid fiscal challenges ahead
‘Duchess Chameleon’ Prime Minister Meloni adapts