De Nederlandsche Bank’s Knot warns on central banks’ capital By David Marsh Central banks, especially in Europe, face an uncomfortable and potentially self-reinforcing accumulation of challenges over capital, profitability and…
Hungary takes a novel approach to blockchain testing By Chris Ostrowski and Anikó Szombati While it is still unclear what role blockchain will play in central bank digital currency development,…
India poised between global clout and looming domestic threats By Arunima Sharan India soars as the fifth largest economy in the world, surpassing Germany, Japan and the UK. However, a…
Achieving gender balance in finance leadership will take 140 years By Nikhil Sanghani Men’s dominance at the top of central banks and financial institutions is unlikely to change any time…
Gender Balance Index 2023 launch Thursday 20 April, In-person OMFIF and the Australian High Commission to the UK will host a special evening launching the 10th edition of the Gender…
Gender balance in the financial sector Thursday 28 April, Broadcast The OMFIF Sustainable Policy Institute is launching the ninth edition of the Gender Balance Index. The report tracks the presence…
Real-world engagement – better policy-making, Gender Balance Index Tuesday 10 March 2020 – Vol.11 Ed.11.1 Commentary: Real-world engagement, better policies By Carolyn Wilkins in Ottawa The case for diversity and inclusion…
Missing out on monetary normalisation, Gender Balance Index 2019 Commentary: Missing out on monetary normalisation By David Marsh in Boston The European Central Bank’s postponement until at least 2020 of…
One in five central banks has no women in senior positions Central banks’ Gender Balance Index score is 25%, a six-percentage-point increase from 2018 Out of 173 central banks globally,…
Commentary: Weidmann ECB chances rising again By David Marsh in London The rising probability of a comparatively ‘soft’ British departure from the European Union has added to the chances that Jens…
Commentary: EU and Britain: Pinnacle of paradoxes By David Marsh in London Once again, Theresa May’s enemies are riding in droves to her rescue. A deal now looks probable for…