The public’s trust in institutions plumbs new lows each year. Conspiracy theories that were once fringe opinions espoused primarily on obscure message boards grow in prominence every day. It is in this strange milieu of credulity and doubt that central banks will have to launch their revolutionary attempts to become issuers of digital currency.
The term ‘groundbreaking’ is often overused in capital markets. But the African Development Bank’s hybrid capital deal in January 2024 was just that – or at least that is the hope.
Through articles, events and podcast discussions, OMFIF explores the macroeconomic impact of fiscal policy and political shifts, as well as developments in sovereign bond markets and the sustainability of public debt.
Steven Kamin, senior fellow, American Enterprise Institute, joins Mark Sobel, US chair, OMFIF, to explore the dollar’s role in the global financial system and the lack of viable prospects for other currencies gaining greater traction.
Siegfried Ruhl, hors classe adviser to the director-general for budget at the European Commission, discusses priorities for the European Union as it continues its rapid journey towards sovereign status in the capital markets. Listen →
Financial inclusion is key to unlocking economic potential in the Middle East and Africa. This report, in collaboration with Mastercard, examines initiatives in the region.
