Stephen Miran, senior strategist at Hudson Bay Capital and former member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, joins OMFIF chairman David Marsh for a discussion on the US macroeconomic and monetary outlook, opening the floor to a broader exchange of views among attendees. Drawing on Miran’s recent tenure on the Federal Reserve Board, the
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The rapid expansion of data centre financing, driven by developments in artificial intelligence and digitalisation, is placing new demands on electricity systems, natural resources and local communities. At the same time, this is creating substantial investment opportunities in infrastructure and introducing new capital requirements across the economy. As developers race to expand capacity, policy-makers, investors
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The Federal Reserve’s approach to monetary policy is undergoing its broadest reassessment in over a decade. Since taking the helm in May, Chair Kevin Warsh has launched five task forces reviewing the Fed’s communications, balance sheet, data, productivity and jobs, and inflation frameworks, with implications reaching well beyond Washington to markets, policy-makers and investors worldwide.
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Rapid advances in tokenisation, artificial intelligence and new payment technologies are reshaping financial markets and the way banks operate. As stablecoins and tokenised financial infrastructure develop, banks are considering how these technologies can be integrated into core operations while navigating evolving regulatory requirements. The roundtable examines the regulatory outlook for stablecoins and public blockchains, the
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As sustainable finance evolves, investors are expanding their focus beyond decarbonisation to recognise the growing impact of digital infrastructure build-out, alongside rising climate- and nature-related risks. Adaptation measures and nature loss are becoming increasingly important considerations in asset allocation, risk management and corporate strategy, especially as demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digitalisation drives
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Kaitlin Asrow, acting superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, joins OMFIF’s Patricia Haas Cleveland to discuss the future of digital asset regulation in the US. The roundtable explores the regulatory treatment of cryptoassets, tokenisation and stablecoins, including the implementation of Genius and its potential implications for the industry. The discussion examines
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OMFIF Chairman David Marsh’s new book, Can Europe Survive? The Story of a Continent in a Fractured World explores the continent’s struggle to adapt to a fast-changing world shaped by US-China rivalry, geopolitical shocks and internal divisions. Despite past achievements, Europe’s inability to forge a coherent strategy – exposed by Brexit, Russia’s war in Ukraine
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Physical risk, evidenced by increasingly extreme weather patterns, are continuing to drive the discourse on the financial impacts of climate change. This roundtable, organised by OMFIF in partnership with Fitch Ratings, explores how to address physical risk, including ways to enhance insurance underwriting and improve banks’ data modelling and stress testing. Speakers also explore disclosure
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As part of OMFIF’s Transition Finance Working Group, this in-person roundtable explores de-risking strategies, blended capital structures and multilateral development bank reform in relation to transition finance. It brings together MDBs and asset owners to explore and address key challenges being faced. Please note this event is invitation only. If you wish to attend, please
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Adrienne Harris, head of the New York State Department of Financial Services, joined OMFIF to discuss the state of digital asset regulation in the US. The roundtable explored the regulatory treatment of cryptoassets, tokenisation and stablecoins. The discussion unravelled the evolving coordination of responsibilities between state and federal regulatory bodies as they work to shape
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