BDI
Western Balkans central bank capacity program kicks off Phase III
Chiara Scotti, Deputy Governor of Banca d'Italia, delivered the opening address today in Rome for Phase III of an EU-funded program.
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SSM
Strong banks crucial for European competitiveness, Buch states
Claudia Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank, emphasized that strong regulation and supervision are essential for banks' resilience and their ability to foster economic competitiveness and growth.
DKNB
Toftdahl highlights Danish repo market's role in stability and policy
Danmarks Nationalbank Director Martin Wagner Toftdahl emphasized the Danish repo market's crucial role for financial stability and monetary policy transmission.
FCA
FCA chief calls for UK finance renaissance at market speed
Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, emphasized the UK's position as a leading global financial hub.
BDI
Banca d'Italia official explores banking consolidation's impact on competition and stability
Gian Luca Trequattrini, General Official at the Bank of Italy, discussed the complex relationship between banking consolidation, competition, and financial stability.
BANXICO
Rodríguez Ceja urges digital payment adoption, reviews economic outlook
Banco de México Governor Victoria Rodríguez Ceja discussed the economic and inflation outlook, credit trends, and regulatory initiatives at an ABM Associates Committee dinner on February 25, 2026.
BOJ
BOJ's Takata assesses Japan's economy and monetary policy
Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Takata Hajime delivered a speech on economic activity, prices, and monetary policy in Japan.
FED
Bowman stresses tailored supervision and innovation for banking stability
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman testified before the U.S. Senate on February 26, 2026, outlining the central bank's supervisory and regulatory activities.
RIKSBANK
Thedéen on economic recovery, stable policy rate, and cash infrastructure needs
Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen stated that the Swedish economy is in a good position with a cyclical recovery underway and inflation close to target.
BIS
Stournaras outlines Greek lessons for Bulgaria's euro adoption
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras welcomed Bulgaria into the euro area, sharing Greece's experience and outlining key lessons for successful participation.
BIS
Sarah Hunter on full employment, inflation, and policy challenges
Sarah Hunter, a BIS official, delivered a speech defining full employment and examining its complex relationship with inflation.