| Global public funds and transition finance |
| OMFIF’s Transition Finance Working Group convened bilateral meetings with public pension and sovereign funds representing over $5tn in assets under management. The report explores funds’ investment strategies, barriers and opportunities to identify areas of common concern, including internal challenges, regulation and policy and the broader financial markets. Download → |
The future of public money
A report by OMFIF, in collaboration with EY, outlines the need for an urgent rethink of how public spending is framed, conducted and evaluated to ensure governments can meet growing societal demands while improving the sustainability of public finances. Insights from the International Monetary Fund, US Treasury, European Commission, rating agencies, banks and academia are supplemented by analysis of external reports and OMFIF’s research.
Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2024
In its eighth year, the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index evaluates countries’ financial development based on measures of market accessibility, openness and transparency. With support from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, coverage in the index has grown to 29 countries this year with the addition of Benin, encompassing approximately 80% of the population and gross domestic product of Africa.
Digital assets 2024
This year’s Digital assets report reveals two novel sources of data indicating a slow but steady gathering of momentum behind the adoption of blockchain. The report seeks to uncover who the key players in this long-awaited revolution are, featuring a survey of market participants that gives insight into the changing attitudes of the market.
Gender Balance Index 2024
The 11th edition of OMFIF’s Gender Balance Index lays bare the story of missed opportunities amid some progress. While there are more women in senior positions across central banks and top financial institutions this year, only 14% of the 63 institutions with new governors or CEOs in the index appointed women. At this rate of change, the prospect of gender parity in leadership remains a long way away.
Global Public Investor 2024
OMFIF’s Global Public Investor has been exploring the investment trends in central bank reserve management for 11 editions now. This year, we surveyed 73 central banks with $5.4tn in international reserve assets. The results of the 2024 survey reveal some fundamental shifts in the reserve manager community but also little consensus on how they plan to approach markets in the future.
