Trust and interoperability critical for digital finance
Howard Lee, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, outlined the HKMA's strategy for digital finance at the Hong Kong Digital Finance Summit 2026.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman presented her framework for practical monetary policy decision-making.
Banco de España Director General Juan Ayuso emphasized the critical role of central bank money in maintaining trust and stability amid the ongoing digitalization and geopolitical shifts in the payments landscape.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey discussed the central bank's flexible inflation targeting framework in light of the Middle East conflict.
Banca d'Italia (BDI) Governor Fabio Panetta noted the global economy's unexpected resilience in 2025, with GDP growing by 3.4 percent.
Howard Lee, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, outlined the HKMA's strategy for digital finance at the Hong Kong Digital Finance Summit 2026.
Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, emphasized Hong Kong's dual role as a "super connector" and a hub for financial innovation.
Danmarks Nationalbank Governor Christian Kettel Thomsen highlighted Denmark's robust economy amid global uncertainty.
Banco de México Governor Victoria Rodríguez announced the central bank has concluded its rate cut cycle, holding the policy rate at 6.50 percent.
Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers and Deputy Governor Toni Gravelle presented the Financial Stability Report.
Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, stated that central bank money must adapt to the digital age to maintain its relevance and stability.
The Financial Stability Board's Deputy Secretary General warned of rising financial stability risks from sovereign debt and private credit.