Read what central bankers believe on the global economy, climate change, fintech, economics, and CBDCs and digital money
For central banks to fulfil their mandates they must take account of the natural environment. Frank Elderson discusses the looming economic crisis from nature loss and the risk sitting on company and investor balance sheets
Nature’s bell tolls for thee, economy! Read More »
A sovereign Europe needs a future-proof currency, says Piero Cipollone. This what the digital euro offers – it will support innovation, reduce reliance on foreign providers and ensure secure digital payments for all
Harnessing the digital future of payments Read More »
We live in a world where big economic shocks can test the strength and resilience of the framework for monetary policy. Andrew Bailey discusses monetary policy in a world with big shocks, describing how scenario analysis can enrich monetary policy deliberations
Monetary policy in uncertain times Read More »
How will AI and generative AI in particular, affect workers and the labour market in the years ahead? Michael Barr examines the issues and feels that AI is likely to boost productivity, increase scientific discovery, and transform the nature of work
AI and the labour market: a scenario-based approach Read More »
Climate change has accelerated. James Talbot discusses the channels through which climate shocks affect the economy, the trade-offs they can present for policymakers and why central banks need to better understand these risks
Digitalisation of money and assets is happening at pace. Sarah Breeden sets out why this matters for the Bank and discusses the next steps for the UK stablecoin regime and emphasises the importance of working across borders
International payment rails: the value of a harmonised gauge Read More »
Mobility is important in the global knowledge economy. Linguère Mously Mbaye argues Africa can leverage mobility to enhance its innovation capacity and foster economic growth
Short-term labour mobility drives innovation in Africa Read More »
Lesetja Kganyago discusses the strengths, achievements, and challenges of the G20, particularly focusing on how process issues hinder effective policy formulation, emphasizing the need for a more focused agenda and streamlined processes to enhance the G20’s effectiveness
Challenges of the G20, the premier forum for economic cooperation Read More »
Dave Ramsden discusses the BoE’s role in wholesale payments infrastructure and innovation, examining how both public and private innovation could reduce market frictions and support growth, outlining the Bank’s next steps for experimentation in wholesale payments
Digital infrastructure – a platform for innovation Read More »
Cybercrime is in the rise and cybercriminals are getting more innovative. Michael Barr examines how Gen AI enables deepfake technology and what should be done to protect against this risk in finance
Deepfakes and the AI arms race in bank cybersecurity Read More »
