LatAm Economic Forum gathers central bankers, academics in Spain
The Banco de España is hosting the first LatAm Economic Forum on May 8-9 in Roda de Bará, Tarragona. The event gathers over 50 central bankers and top academics to discuss capital flows, exchange rates, and geopolitics, with a special focus on Latin America.
Global figures discuss capital flows, geopolitics
The Banco de España is hosting its inaugural LatAm Economic Forum on May 8-9 at its Roda de Bará facilities in Tarragona.
The international gathering, titled "Capital Flows, Exchange Rates, and Geopolitics," aims to foster reflection and action, particularly concerning Latin America. The event will feature over 20 central bank governors and deputy governors from both sides of the Atlantic, alongside numerous leading researchers and academics.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will deliver the opening address on "Stablecoins within a global context.
" The forum's agenda includes four dedicated panels covering "Tariffs and geoeconomics," "Exchange rates and monetary policy," "Managing capital flows," and "Tariffs, exchange rates, and monetary policy.
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Beyond the main agenda
In addition to the main panels, the forum will host the CXVI Meeting of CEMLA Central Bank Governors.
This meeting, directed by José Luis Escrivá and Manuel Ramos Francia, will include regular sessions of the Governing Board and Assembly.
It will be complemented by two monographic sessions: one dedicated to initiatives for integrating cross-border payment systems, and another presenting the recently published Latin American Economic Report by the Banco de España.
This broader agenda underscores the comprehensive approach to regional financial and economic challenges.
A timely convergence
This forum marks a significant effort by the Banco de España to position itself as a key convener for Latin American economic dialogue.
The high-level participation underscores the urgency of addressing complex issues like capital flows and digital currencies in a volatile geopolitical environment.
While focused on Latin America, the discussions will likely yield insights relevant for global central banking challenges.