Saudi Central Bank Governor Ayman M Al-Sayari highlighted the implications of global uncertainty for international monetary and financial systems at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies on February 8, 2026.
Fabio Panetta, Governor of Banca d'Italia, addressed global economic trends, highlighting stronger-than-expected growth driven by artificial intelligence and easing monetary conditions.
Marzunisham Omar, Deputy Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, outlined Asia's strategy for navigating a world of increasing fragmentation and rapid technological change.
Christodoulos Patsalides, Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus, urged European governments to prioritize productive investments and structural reforms.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M Remolona outlined the economic outlook for the Philippines, highlighting achieved price stability but stalled growth.
Deputy Governor Per Jansson argued that central banks should continue to provide forward guidance, albeit in an adapted form.
Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, called on Asian policymakers to actively shape the evolving international monetary system.
Michelle W Bowman, Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve System, outlined the future of banking regulation and supervision at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta conference on February 19, 2026.
Bank of Japan Policy Board member Naoki Tamura stated that Japan's economy is moderately recovering, with inflation shifting to an endogenous and sticky state.
Soledad Núñez, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Spain, introduced the latest issue of 'Papeles de Economía Española', highlighting new challenges for the banking sector.
Claudia Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank, emphasized that strong regulation and supervision are essential for banks' resilience and their ability to foster economic competitiveness and growth.