Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2.25%, cites risks
The Bank of Canada's Governing Council maintained its policy interest rate at 2.25 percent.
Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf discussed the European Central Bank's recent rate hike and persistent inflation pressures.
Dr Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, addressed the Insurance Association of the Caribbean on June 8, 2026.
Deputy Governor Mary-Elizabeth McMunn of the Central Bank of Ireland outlined key priorities for the Irish funds sector.
Bundesbank Executive Board member Michael Theurer affirmed the competitiveness of the German banking sector.
The Bank of Canada's Governing Council maintained its policy interest rate at 2.25 percent.
Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko presented the 2025 Annual Report, highlighting Albania's robust economic and financial performance.
South African Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Rashad Cassim outlined the SARB's approach to modernizing payment systems, digital assets, and central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Bank of Finland Deputy Governor Marja Nykänen highlighted the intensification of systemic risks due to artificial intelligence, geopolitical events, and evolving financial networks.
Deputy Governor Mary-Elizabeth McMunn of the Central Bank of Ireland emphasized the critical role of well-governed local firms in maintaining global financial stability.
Primož Dolenc, Governor of Banka Slovenije, emphasized the critical role of the digital euro in ensuring monetary sovereignty and strategic autonomy for Europe.
Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, presented the Eurosystem staff macroeconomic projections for the euro area economy.