RBA Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter announced the cash rate increase to 4.35 percent, citing elevated capacity constraints and inflation expectations.
Patrick Montagner, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, emphasized the need for deeper integration of the EU banking market.
Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko announced a national initiative to boost financing for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman advocated for tailored regulation and supervision for community banks.
Central Bank of Türkiye Governor Fatih Karahan presented the 2026-II Inflation Report, highlighting that geopolitical developments, particularly the U.S./Israel-Iran war, have introduced significant uncertainty and inflationary pressures.
Bank of Japan Policy Board member Kazuyuki Masu warned that the Iran situation poses a serious risk of price increases and potential shortages, potentially exceeding the impact of the 1973 oil shock.
Ayman Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, warned that the conflict in the Middle East introduces a new shock testing global economic resilience.
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino highlighted the critical role of central banks in preserving the 'singleness of money' amid the rise of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies.
Ayman Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, affirmed strong support for Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards at its Ministerial Meeting.
Saudi Central Bank Governor Ayman Al-Sayari emphasized the risks of excessive global imbalances at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting.
Felicia Dlamini-Kunene, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini, opened a stakeholder workshop to validate the country's Green Finance Taxonomy.