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The evolving US regulatory environment for digital assets and technology

Tokenisation is expected to reshape financial markets as more traditional products and services move on-chain, while digital identity is expected to be critical to that evolution. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence is poised to reshape the economy. Regulators, policy-makers and legislators are hitting a logjam – with more than 1200 new proposals at the state level in 2025 alone.  […]

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Fragmenting globalisation: the future of trade and finance

On the occasion of the International Monetary Fund-World Bank annual meetings, DZ BANK and OMFIF are co-hosting a breakfast discussion with central banks, official institutions and investors. This assesses fragmenting globalisation and the implications for the future of trade. The event delves into topics such as key drivers of fragmentation, economic effects and the impact

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Local currencies in the global South: tools for debt and trade resilience

The role of local currency in global South debt management and trade finance structures has rapidly gained importance in recent years. This roundtable, organised in partnership with Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa and Invest Africa, explores innovative approaches for policy-makers to enhance debt sustainability and trade resilience through deepening the

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Reserve management in a volatile world

This lunchtime event convenes high-level officials from central banks, other official institutions, international organisations and financial market participants to explore how central banks are navigating a challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical environment. Topics for discussion include evolving reserve management strategies, operating models and the role of external managers, asset allocation decisions and currency diversification. The insights

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Designing next-generation instant payments systems for a globally connected economy

Global efforts to modernise financial infrastructure and expand access to financial services are driving the evolution of real-time payments systems. As regions pursue greater integration and cross-border interoperability, central banks face critical questions on how to keep payments systems secure, inclusive and adaptable. Achieving this demands a careful balance between public policy direction and private

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CBDC as a unified and integrated currency system: wholesale, retail and financial sector interoperability

Wholesale and retail central bank digital currencies both have the potential to improve efficiency and financial innovation. Policy-makers and central banks are now increasingly acknowledging the opportunities that CBDCs present for the digital economy but are also assessing likely challenges. OMFIF’s Digital Monetary Institute, in collaboration with Giesecke+Devrient, is convening a private roundtable to explore

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Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2025 launch

For the ninth consecutive year, the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index assesses financial development in African countries based on market accessibility, openness and transparency. Produced by OMFIF and sponsored by Absa, the index evaluates 29 African countries with the support of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. It combines quantitative data analysis with survey

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In-person registration: Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2025 launch

For the ninth consecutive year, the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index will assess financial development in African countries based on market accessibility, openness and transparency. Produced by OMFIF and sponsored by Absa, the index evaluates 29 African countries with the support of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. It combines quantitative data analysis with

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Charting the next phase of the SEC Crypto Task Force

Hester Peirce, commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Commission and leader of the SEC Crypto Task Force, joins Patricia Haas Cleveland, OMFIF’s US president, to discuss the task force’s next phase and the US regulatory outlook for digital asset governance. Following recent developments, including the SEC’s new guidance on staking and bipartisan momentum behind

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