FCA Chief Data Officer Jessica Rusu announced an expanded AI Lab and new support for fintech firms.
Paolo Angelini, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Italy, discussed the future of digital finance, expressing skepticism about fully decentralized DLTs.
ECB President Christine Lagarde discussed the ongoing energy shock and its implications for monetary and fiscal policy, emphasizing the need for data-driven decisions.
Banque de France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau emphasized the continued importance of the transatlantic partnership.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey argued that the modern concept of central bank independence (CBI) is incomplete, particularly regarding financial stability.
Dimitar Radev, Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, stated that the current environment is defined by a widening range of outcomes, with geopolitics directly influencing macroeconomic variables.
Vasileios Madouros, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, called for stronger safeguards for non-bank finance.
Ásgeir Jónsson, Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland, reflected on 25 years of inflation targeting at the 65th Annual Meeting.
Denis Beau, First Deputy Governor of the Banque de France, outlined the significant challenges posed by artificial intelligence for central bank objectives and internal operations in a speech on April 2, 2026.
Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen highlighted the need for international and domestic cooperation to strengthen resilience against new global risks.
Pablo Hernández de Cos, BIS General Manager, framed the debate on stablecoins at a Bank of Japan seminar.