Challenges for monetary policy that make us think
Monetary policy is too important to rely on trial and error. Klaas Knot argues that central banks need data and research to fulfil their mandate, so that they can do the best possible job
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Finance
Responsible innovation in money and payments
Innovations in money and payments continue to be of primary importance. Michelle Bowman caution against solutions that could disrupt and disintermediate the banking system
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Looking at the opportunities – on the way to a sustainable economy
Sabine Mauderer argues that reducing uncertainty about climate change will help us to embrace the opportunities of the green transition
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Is it time for a prosperity update?
The digital transformation will continue. Joachim Nagel discusses productivity, competition and stable money in the digital age
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Governance at a turning point
International governance has brough indisputable benefits, but mistrust has grown. Christine Lagarde calls for policymakers to focus on citizens’ priorities whilst being courageous and accountable
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Finding solutions to global challenges
The shifting regulatory, political, and economic landscape has brought challenges to companies and regulators. Elise Donovan considers the role of IFCs in an uncertain world
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Outlook for the euro area economy and financial stability
Luis de Guindos provides an overview of the euro area economy, and argues that it is vital to reform the EU’s economic governance framework in order to anchor expectations and support fiscal discipline
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Artificial intelligence and financial stability
The use of artificial intelligence is accelerating. Jon Danielsson argues that although AI will bring considerable benefits, it also raises new challenges and can even destabilise the financial system
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Money and payments: a ‘black ships’ moment?
Jon Cunliffe recalls Facebook’s announcement in 2019 that it was launching a digital currency, and discusses the three areas where this galvanised more urgent action by authorities
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Some lessons for crisis management from recent bank failures
Agustín Carstens discusses the lessons from the bank failures that occurred in March 2023, and argues that robust and proactive supervision is essential
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