High inflation across the euro area has been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has increased the cost of energy and agricultural goods. The ongoing supply chain and labour shortage issues due to Covid-19 are also impacting prices. Following the latest governing council meeting, Massimo Rostagno, director general of the monetary policy directorate general at the European Central Bank, discusses the policy decisions taken to try to return inflation to the 2% target.
Development of taxonomies in Latin America: Colombia leading the way Wednesday 24 August, Roundtable Colombia is the first country in Latin America to launch its own green taxonomy. This roundtable explores the pillars of Colombia’s taxonomy and discusses whether it will become a model for others in the region.
Prospects for emerging markets Tuesday 6 September, Broadcast Ayhan Kose, chief economist and director of the prospects group in the equitable growth, finance and institutions practice group of the World Bank, joins Mark Sobel, US chair, OMFIF, for a discussion on the global macroeconomic outlook.
International standards for sustainable finance Thursday 15 September, Conference OMFIF hosts a conference in Frankfurt examining how the European Union can strengthen its sustainable finance competitive process. The conference brings together representatives from both the public and private sector.
Japan’s economic outlook Friday 16 September, Broadcast Masato Kanda, Japan’s vice-minister for international affairs, joins Mark Sobel, US chair of OMFIF, to discuss Japan’s economy, the condition of its financial system and how international developments are shifting Japanese policy.
