Many in capital markets have long been expecting an overhaul in how their businesses function from the disruptive effects of digital assets technology. So far, these effects have not been substantial outside isolated pockets where implementation has leaped ahead. But many believe we are approaching an inflection point and that dramatic changes are about to […]
Examining the changing landscape of digital assets with R3 Read More »
In early September 2024, the European Commission published the long-awaited ‘The future of European competitiveness: Report by Mario Draghi‘, which examines in detail the challenges faced by European industry and companies in the single market. OMFIF lead economist Taylor Pearce hosts Bill Papadakis, macro strategist at Lombard Odier, to discuss the structural and macro trends
The Draghi report: key messages for Europe’s economy Read More »
One of the major structural factors impacting government financing is the massive scale of public money needed to ensure the transition to a carbon neutral economy. How are trends in government debt issuance evolving as they relate to sustainability? Alex Caridia, head of public sector markets at RBC and Heather Taylor, partner, climate change and
Evolution of sustainable government debt issuance Read More »
At present, in most jurisdictions, only commercial banks are able to provide final settlement of payments as the only institutions with access to central bank reserves. However, new business models have emerged that unbundle the business of creating money and payment services from the provision of credit. Should payments be unbundled from banking? Circle’s chief
The status of stablecoins Read More »
Around a third of the world lack reliable internet access and among the two thirds that have access, disruptions and restrictions are far from unknown. Ensuring that digital payments solutions are reliable and have the broadest reach possible requires that they can function offline. Though the need is well understood, the challenges of meeting it
Meeting the need for offline digital payments Read More »
Christopher Smart, former senior US Treasury and National Security Council official and managing partner of Arbroath Group, joins OMFIF’s US chair Mark Sobel, to discuss the economic plans of presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They compare the candidates’ differences on fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, trade and immigration policies. You can find the
Trump and Harris’ ‘meaningfully different’ economic positions Read More »
Omar Massarweh, vice president of public policy for the Middle East and North Africa at Mastercard, joins Arunima Sharan, senior economist at OMFIF to discuss key findings from the ‘Path to Morocco’ project completed by OMFIF in partnership with Mastercard, aimed at fostering public-private dialogue and ensuring that financial inclusion remains at the core of
Advancing financial inclusion in the Middle East and Africa Read More »
Jeremy Cunningham, investment director at Capital Group, speaks with Arunima Sharan, senior economist at OMFIF, to discuss the latest trends in emerging markets debt. They explore the re-emergence of these markets in investors’ minds and how perceptions of EM debt have shifted in recent years. The conversation covers current and future opportunities in this local
Emerging markets debt: trends, opportunities and risks Read More »
Vlad Rashkovan, Ukraine’s representative to the International Monetary Fund, joins Mark Sobel, OMFIF’s US chair, to provide an update on Ukraine’s economic and financial situation. They assess the country’s progress in implementing economic reforms despite the war and the hardships facing Ukraine’s people. They explore how Ukraine is using both domestic resources and international financing to
Despite the odds: Ukraine’s economic reform progress Read More »
Max Castelli, head of strategy, sovereign institutions, and Philipp Salman, director of strategy and advice, global sovereign markets, UBS Asset Management, speak with OMFIF Lead Economist Taylor Pearce to discuss the latest observable trends in central bank reserve management. They discuss investment strategies, currency and asset allocations and the factors influencing reserve managers’ investment decisions
Entering a new paradigm in central bank reserve management Read More »
