Inflation Reduction Act: good for the planet, bad for diplomacy, and more

Inflation Reduction Act: good for the planet, bad for diplomacy By Taylor Pearce

Since it was signed into law in August 2022, reception of the US Inflation Reduction Act has been divided across the Atlantic. For Americans, the bill is a ground-breaking step towards financing the sustainable transition. From a European perspective, however, the landmark legislation appears more like an industrial policy plan shrouded in protectionism.

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Costa Rica plans to launch market-maker programme and SLBs By Burhan Khadbai Costa Rica’s debt management office is preparing for a pivotal year, launching a primary dealership programme for its bond market and issuing ESG bonds. Read the full commentary →

CBDC: Bank of England offers support for private sector it doesn’t trust​​​​ By John Orchard The Bank of England’s paper on whether to introduce a CBDC presents sensible reasons to procrastinate for now, while laying the ground to move quickly later.  Read the full commentary →

MEETINGS  Public sector investment in a volatile environment Tuesday 28 February, Seminar OMFIF’s annual asset and risk management seminar convenes central bankers and asset managers to discuss macroeconomic developments and trends in public sector investment. Register →

ON DEMAND  Latin America and Caribbean public sector debt outlook Hosted by OMFIF’s Sovereign Debt Institute, this event brought together leading sovereign and public sector borrowers and investors to discuss pertinent questions about bond issuance in the region. Watch →

LATEST REPORT The Bulletin, Spring 2023 This edition of the Bulletin brings together a collection of predictions for the year ahead. Covering inflation, ESG, emerging markets and reserve management, experts are cautiously optimistic about 2023. Download →