Escrivá urges bank rule simplification, digital euro push
Bank of Spain Governor José Luis Escrivá called for a simplification of banking regulation and the completion of the Banking Union to foster competitiveness and growth.
Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Naoki Tamura stated his view that Japan's 2 percent price stability target has already been achieved.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook emphasized the critical role of small businesses in the U.S. economy and the importance of high-quality data from the Fed's Small Business Credit Survey.
Bank of England's Swati Dhingra highlighted how climate risks, including fossil fuel dependence and extreme weather, are increasingly driving inflation and macroeconomic stability.
Banca d'Italia Deputy Governor Chiara Scotti advocated for the digital euro, emphasizing its role in preserving public money access.
Bank of Spain Governor José Luis Escrivá called for a simplification of banking regulation and the completion of the Banking Union to foster competitiveness and growth.
People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng outlined new policy measures and discussed the evolution of China's financial structure at the 2026 Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai on June 17, 2026.
The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to keep its key policy rate at 15 percent per annum.
The Swiss National Bank's Governing Board decided to leave its policy rate unchanged at 0 percent.
Madelena Mohamed, Assistant Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, highlighted the growing importance of nature-related financial risks and opportunities for Malaysia's financial sector.
Colm Kincaid, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, highlighted the critical role of financial intermediaries in supporting consumer financial well-being.
Patrick Montagner, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, argued that fragmentation, rather than complexity, poses the primary challenge to banking supervision.