15/11/2024

This session discussed recent changes that are shaping the financial sector and their impact on stability. The panellists also examined the evolving geopolitical landscape and its implications for financial stability, as well as strategies for managing these geopolitical uncertainties and promoting stability in an increasingly interconnected world.

The discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and changes in monetary policies, examining how these factors intersect with geopolitical uncertainties to influence the overall stability of financial systems.

Moderator:

Alfred Kammer, Director of the European Department, International Monetary Fund

Panelists:

• Robert Holzmann, Governor of the Austrian National Bank

• Boris Vujçiq, Governor of the Croatian National Bank

• Fatih Karahan, Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey

• Mario Centene, Governor of the Bank of Portugal

• Ásgeir Jónsson, Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland