ECB President Christine Lagarde warned that global economies are entering an era of genuine uncertainty, driven by rapid technological transformation and geopolitical fragmentation.
Pedro Machado, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, discussed European banks' exposures to geopolitical events, the ongoing challenges to banking union, and emerging risks from synthetic securitisations in a recent interview.
ECB President Christine Lagarde stated that euro area inflation fell to 1.7 percent in January, down from 10.6 percent in October 2022.
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.
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.