Future of payments 2022 Thursday 8 December, Launch
For the launch of OMFIF’s annual ‘Future of payments’ report, this event discusses the frictions involved in cross-border payments and the role that innovative technologies have to play in removing them. A panel explores both the technical and regulatory changes necessary to make payments quicker, safer, cheaper and more accessible. As the metaverse takes shape and digital currencies gain in notoriety, the launch event also examines whether these have the potential to improve cross-border payments, particularly for emerging markets.
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 OMFIF Asia forum Thursday 8 December, Forum OMFIF’s calendar of 2022 events culminates in the first-ever OMFIF Asia forum. Leading policy-makers, governments and financial institutions gather in Singapore to reflect on challenges and opportunities. Register to attend here. |
 Economic priorities for France and the euro area Monday 12 December, Roundtable Sébastien Raspiller, head of the financial sector department at the French Treasury, discusses economic priorities for France, including growth and inflation expectations and the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Register to attend here. |
 Global economists’ roundtable Monday 12 December, Roundtable 2023 is likely to see weak growth, continued inflation and the possibility of recession. Does any region offer green shoots of growth? Mark Sobel, US chairman of OMFIF, is joined by a panel of global economists for a virtual roundtable to discuss the global outlook. Register to attend here. |
 Global sovereign GSS issuance forum Tuesday 13 December, Forum This event brings together key stakeholders from across the capital markets to discuss the growth and key themes in the GSS sovereign bond market. Register to attend here. |
