Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda addressed the FIN/SUM 2026, discussing the evolving financial ecosystem shaped by AI and blockchain.
Michele Bullock discussed the interplay of public input, data interpretation, and monetary policy setting in a speech published by the Bank for International Settlements.
Olaf Sleijpen, Executive Director of the Netherlands Bank, highlighted the critical need for robust economic resilience in the face of escalating global uncertainties.
Chiara Scotti, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Italy, launched the third EU-financed technical cooperation programme for Western Balkan central banks.
Ryozo Himino, Deputy General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, discussed Japan's economic outlook and the Bank of Japan's monetary policy trajectory.
Sarah Hunter, a senior official at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), discussed recent refinements to central bank dual mandates and strategies for achieving policy targets.
Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki outlined the central bank's monetary policy framework, emphasizing its need for flexibility in navigating supply-driven trade-offs.
Denis Beau, First Deputy Governor of the BIS, stated that the euro area and French economies have shown remarkable resilience despite global shocks.
David Geale, executive director at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), outlined the regulator's strategy for fostering growth and innovation while maintaining robust consumer protection.
Gerry Cross, Director of Capital Markets & Funds at the Central Bank of Ireland, detailed the transition for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) from authorisation to ongoing supervision under MiCAR.
People's Bank of China Deputy Governor Xuan Changneng attended the 'Asia in 2050' conference and addressed challenges for central banks in Asia.