International Capital Flows Workshop Seeks Research Papers
The Bank of England, Banque de France, IMF, OECD, and Banca d'Italia have announced a call for papers for their 7th joint workshop on International Capital Flows and Financial Policies. The event will take place on September 29, 2026, at the OECD headquarters in Paris, bringing together academics and policymakers.
Addressing frontier issues in global finance
The workshop aims to explore cutting-edge topics in international capital flows, examining how they are influenced by both cyclical and structural factors.
Cyclical drivers include inflation-driven monetary policy shifts in advanced economies.
Long-run structural forces encompass a more fragmented international financial system, the increasing prominence of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and the impact of digitalization, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, and digital currencies.
The event will also identify effective policy tools to mitigate capital flow volatility and associated risks, featuring a keynote speech and a high-level panel discussion.
Diverse research topics on global finance
The workshop invites papers on international capital flows and exchange rates in a fragmented global system, including the impact of trade policies and geopolitics.
Research on climate change, transition risk, and the role of non-bank financial intermediation in shock propagation is also sought.
A key focus is the impact of artificial intelligence, stablecoins, unbacked cryptos, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) on capital flows, especially their role in circumventing management measures.
Finally, papers on capital flow management, sovereign debt, and monetary policy's effects on international capital flows are encouraged.
Timely focus on global financial shifts
The workshop's broad scope, covering fragmentation, NBFIs, and digital currencies, addresses critical and evolving challenges in global finance.
This inter-institutional collaboration is essential for fostering a deeper understanding among academics and policymakers.
The call for papers highlights the urgency of research into these complex, interconnected issues.