Montagner: EU banking integration key to competitiveness
Patrick Montagner, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, emphasized the need for deeper integration of the EU banking market.
Claudia Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, stated that the bank-sovereign nexus has weakened but urged the completion of the banking union to secure financial stability.
Riksbank Deputy Governor Aino Bunge discussed how artificial intelligence can influence the economy and monetary policy in the longer term.
Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden outlined how the responsible adoption of tokenisation can enhance financial stability and support sustainable growth in UK retail payments and financial markets.
RBA Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter announced the cash rate increase to 4.35 percent, citing elevated capacity constraints and inflation expectations.
Patrick Montagner, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, emphasized the need for deeper integration of the EU banking market.
Bank of Albania Governor Gent Sejko announced a national initiative to boost financing for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman advocated for tailored regulation and supervision for community banks.
Central Bank of Türkiye Governor Fatih Karahan presented the 2026-II Inflation Report, highlighting that geopolitical developments, particularly the U.S./Israel-Iran war, have introduced significant uncertainty and inflationary pressures.
Bank of Japan Policy Board member Kazuyuki Masu warned that the Iran situation poses a serious risk of price increases and potential shortages, potentially exceeding the impact of the 1973 oil shock.
Ayman Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, warned that the conflict in the Middle East introduces a new shock testing global economic resilience.
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino highlighted the critical role of central banks in preserving the 'singleness of money' amid the rise of stablecoins and central bank digital currencies.