Henry F Saamoi, Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, welcomed central bank governors to Monrovia, emphasizing West Africa's collective commitment to regional cooperation and monetary union.
Burkhard Balz, Executive Board Member of the Deutsche Bundesbank, addressed the future of European finance, emphasizing the digital euro and wholesale CBDC as key to strategic autonomy.
Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Hajime Takata stated that Japan's economy has almost achieved its price stability target.
Henry F Saamoi, Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, called for strengthened regional financial supervision and integration at the College of Supervisors of the West Africa Monetary Zone meeting in Monrovia on February 4, 2026.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D Cook discussed the profound implications of artificial intelligence for productivity, the labor market, and monetary policy.
Deutsche Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel addressed the challenges of geoeconomic fragmentation and global uncertainty at a Baden-Baden event on March 1, 2026.
Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, outlined principles for good finance and leadership at the Third International Finance and Accounting Conference on February 27, 2026.
Bank of Korea Governor Chang Yong Rhee delivered a keynote speech on Asia's economic future, warning that its role as a global growth engine faces significant new challenges.
Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, called for a review of financial regulatory frameworks to streamline them while safeguarding stability.
Banca d'Italia Governor Fabio Panetta emphasized that creating sufficient jobs in developing countries, especially Africa, is crucial to transform demographic growth into a dividend rather than a source of instability.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem highlights shifting financial stability risks from the growing role of hedge funds and private credit in global debt markets.