Santiago Bausili, President of the Central Bank of Argentina, highlighted early successes of the country's stabilization program at a presentation on April 29, 2026.
Ayman Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, warned the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) about heightened global economic risks stemming from the Middle East war.
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted the resilience and resurgence of Indian financial markets.
Aleš Michl, Governor of the Czech National Bank, outlined the CNB's "forever hawkish" monetary policy approach, emphasizing higher-for-longer interest rates and the integration of AI-based forecasting.
Chang Yong Rhee, Governor of the Bank of Korea, delivered his farewell address, reflecting on four years marked by global shocks and significant policy responses.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle W. Bowman emphasized the critical need for a coordinated approach to consumer fraud protection.
ECB President Christine Lagarde opened a conference on climate, nature, and monetary policy, emphasizing the need for deeper central bank analysis.
Banca d'Italia Governor Fabio Panetta urged for enhanced cross-border payment interoperability in a keynote speech in London.
Ida Wolden Bache, Governor of Norges Bank, stated that the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) faces increasing global turbulence despite strong recent returns.
Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, discussed the fund's strategy, highlighting AI's impact on productivity and investment returns.
Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem stated the Governing Council maintained the policy interest rate at 2.25 percent, emphasizing the need for nimble monetary policy amid global events.