Re-emerging markets: investors will be back By Kaan Nazli and Jahangir Aka There were record-breaking investor outflows from emerging markets debt in 2022 and 2023. So far, 2024 hasn’t seen…
Rethinking MDB hybrid capital: how to make it work By Burhan Khadbai With multilateral development banks under pressure to boost their lending firepower, one of the tools being explored is…
European Parliament election heralds further fragmentation By Taylor Pearce Sunday 9 June was a good night for the right in Europe. While this shift to the right is more likely to…
Fed-speak: confusing the American public By Mark Sobel The Federal Open Market Committee blackout period has mercifully spared the public from the cacophony of Fed-speak for nearly two blissful weeks. US…
Why gender equality is macro-critical By Arunima Sharan Gender disparities have detrimental effects on both micro- and macroeconomic indicators. In a world grappling with multiple crises, the imperative of achieving equality has…
Tokenising assets goes hand in hand with cash on chain By Lewis McLellan Tokenisation is an area of great promise for capital markets. Many participants are working hard to create…
Basel Committee at 50: From crisis to confidence By Udaibir Das and Wayne Byres The Basel Committee implementation programme has been integral to international financial architecture. Having celebrated its 50th…
Iceland shows off green credentials with debut deal By Burhan Khadbai Iceland was one of the first countries to pivot from oil towards renewable energy but, surprisingly, this small island nation…
Solving Argentina’s economic failures will take hard work By Mark Sobel With Javier Milei’s ‘surprise’ victory in Argentina’s primary election, global investors are now focusing on his highly unorthodox economic…
Friendshoring gaining traction in central bank reserves By Julian Jacobs Central banks around the world are gradually shifting away from the dollar. OMFIF’s Global Public Investor 2023 report finds important…
Demographic forces bound to affect sovereign ratings and development By Ed Parker Demographic trends may be slow-moving and predictable, but they are already adversely affecting countries’ economic performance, public finances…
Central and eastern European sovereigns must step up GSS issuance By Burhan Khadbai Sovereign borrowers in the central and eastern European region are being left behind in the global shift…
CBDCs can help protect against surveillance capitalism By Lewis McLellan Among digital privacy advocates, the launch of central bank digital currencies is often greeted with suspicion and alarm. On both…
Global Public Investor 2023 launch Tuesday 27 June, Launch The 10th edition of OMFIF’s Global Public Investor report reveals the investment approaches, priorities and concerns of central bank reserve managers. This…
Eight thorny questions over ECB fragmentation By David Marsh The European Central Bank is walking a tightrope in its planning for an ‘anti-fragmentation instrument’, to be unveiled after its governing…
Central banks can ease green economy transition while maintaining their mandates By Mazen Sabah Ahmed The response to climate change is often hindered by a lack of public information. To…
EU shouldn’t lead Ukraine’s reconstruction By Mark Sobel Nothing should distract the global community from stopping Russia’s heinous aggression against Ukraine and providing essential near-term support to keep Ukraine’s government…
Breaking Japan’s deflationary psychology By Neil Williams Despite other central banks flexing their muscles, Japan’s authorities have every reason to prolong a policy loosening in its 24th year. While the…
Germany’s trade deficit spells bad news for euro area monetary policy By Miroslav Singer Germany’s May foreign trade deficit, the first since 1991, is a memorable moment. After all, the…
Reserves managers face up to tough investment environment Capital preservation and liquidity key as central banks expect inflation to remain higher for longer. Most central bank reserves managers are resigned…
All change for reserves managers Global Public Investor has been the cornerstone of OMFIF’s research portfolio since it was launched in 2013. This edition focuses solely on central bank reserves managers…
Diversity and financial inclusion in the financial sector Thursday 7 July, Roundtable Access to financial products and services is a crucial factor in ensuring greater equality and diversity in the…
The chill winds of the crypto winter By Philip Middleton Does the carnage in the crypto markets indicate the implosion of a black tulip bubble which will shortly become as…
Central banks will accelerate rise of the renminbi, OMFIF report reveals Download your complimentary copy of Global Public Investor 2021 OMFIF’s eighth annual Global Public Investor finds the renminbi is on course to become…