Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill stated that the disinflation process in the UK is on course towards the 2 percent target.
Riksbank Deputy Governor Per Jansson stressed the increasing importance of independent central bank forward guidance in a speech on February 13, 2026.
Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Naoki Tamura presented an assessment of Japan's economic activity, prices, and monetary policy on February 13, 2026.
ECB Executive Board Member Philip R. Lane congratulated Bulgaria on its smooth euro adoption, highlighting the benefits of monetary union while outlining common and country-specific policy challenges.
Norges Bank Governor Ida Wolden Bache, in her annual address, discussed the dual nature of current global economic challenges and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.
Deputy Governor Vasileios Madouros of the Central Bank of Ireland emphasized the critical need for Ireland to increase domestic investment over the next decade.
Arthur Yuen, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, presented a comprehensive year-end review of the banking sector for 2025, emphasizing its strong resilience.
ECB Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone warned that Europe's monetary sovereignty faces significant threats from growing dependencies in digital payments and finance.
RBA Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter discussed the central bank's evolving understanding of full employment and its intertwined relationship with inflation.
ECB Executive Board Member Isabel Schnabel argued that the narrative of Europe's decline is misleading, emphasizing its high quality of life and strong institutions.
Claudia Buch, Chair of the ECB Supervisory Board, called for stronger cooperation between the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) and ECB Banking Supervision.