The OMFIF Podcast

Fed Talk

Rein de Loor, programmes manager, Americas at OMFIF, speaks with Ricardo Reis, the AW Phillips professor of economics at the London School of Economics and academic consultant at the Bank of England and US Federal Reserve. They discuss the Fed’s recent rate decisions, macroeconomic developments in the US, and the use of quantitative easing over the past decade. 

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Financial stability series: Assessing risks to global financial stability

Financial stability series: 'Assessing risks to global financial stability'. Fabio Natalucci, deputy director of the monetary and capital markets department at the International Monetary Fund, speaks to Danae Kyriakopoulou, OMFIF’s chief economist and head of research. They discuss the findings of the IMF’s latest Global Financial Stability Report, focusing on the Fund’s framework for analysing current economic and financial conditions and their impact on financial risks. They also speak about risks emanating from the tightening of monetary policy globally, disruptions in the global trade system, and political uncertainty.

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Financial stability series: Dynamics driving the next financial crisis

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Financial stability series: ‘Dynamics driving the next financial crisis’. David Lubin, managing director and head of emerging market economics at Citi and author of Dance of the Trillions, and Desmond Lachman, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a former deputy director at the International Monetary Fund, talk to Ben Robinson, OMFIF deputy head of research. Topics include the effects of divergent global monetary and fiscal policies, risks of a trade war and reignition of the euro crisis. Emerging market fragilities and the growth of credit in China, exchange rate dynamics and internationalisation of the renminbi are also discussed. Lubin’s book is available here.

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In Conversation: Rodney Irwin, WBCSD, and Lauren Rogge, EY

In Conversation: Rodney Irwin, Managing Director, redefining value and education at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, and Lauren Rogge, Senior Manager, climate change and sustainability services at EY, speak to OMFIF’s Chief Economist and Head of Research Danae Kyriakopoulou about sustainability and corporate risk management. They discuss the work of the incentives for businesses to care about sustainability and the risks they face if they don’t, and focus on the importance of regulators as players in ensuring that businesses have the right incentives to address their sustainability agendas. They also discuss the role of investors, focusing on the tools needed to enable them to assess companies’ sustainability records when choosing whether to invest in them.

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Financial stability series: A US perspective on the European debt crisis, part two

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Financial stability series: ‘A US perspective on the European debt crisis: part two.’ Mark Sobel, former deputy assistant secretary for international monetary and financial policy at the US Treasury and former US representative at the International Monetary Fund, speaks with David Marsh, chairman at OMFIF. Topics for discussion include the European Central Bank’s role in stabilising the euro area, the need for structural reforms and the use of fiscal policy, global imbalances and Germany’s surplus, the introduction of a European Monetary Fund, and steps towards deeper European integration.

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Financial stability series: A US perspective on the European debt crisis, part one

Financial stability series: ‘A US perspective on the European debt crisis.’ Mark Sobel, former deputy assistant secretary for international monetary and financial policy at the US Treasury and former US representative at the International Monetary Fund, speaks with David Marsh, chairman of OMFIF. They discuss the US perspective on Europe’s handling of the 2008 financial crisis, taking into account European sovereign debt, the Greek crisis, the role of the IMF, Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel’s efforts to reinforce the euro area, taking into account a look towards the future.

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Fed Talk

Rein De Loor, programmes manager, Americas at OMFIF, is joined by Marsha Vande Berg, a 2016-17 Stanford University career fellow, and Danae Kyriakopoulou, OMFIF’s chief economist and head of research. They discuss the outlook for US monetary policy, focusing on the risks emanating from tensions in relations between the US and other economies. They also speak about the macroeconomic context behind the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision and the outlook for inflation, as well as the political outlook for the midterm elections and how this may impact the Fed.

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Fintech series: Technology and the future of global remittance

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Fintech series: 'Technology and the future of global remittance'. Stanley Blankson, founder and director of Pay Afrique – an online remittance company - speaks with Oliver Thew of OMFIF. They discuss the changing dynamics of the global remittance market, including the impact of mobile and other technologies. They also examine how regulators and policy-makers can enhance competition in the market, which will ultimately benefit consumers around the world.

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Financial stability series: Debt sustainability and economic prospects in Greece

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Financial stability series: ‘Debt sustainability and economic prospects in Greece’. Mark Sobel, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Monetary and Financial Policy at the US Treasury and former US Representative at the International Monetary Fund, and Vicky Pryce, Former Joint Head of the UK Government Economic Service and Board Member of the Centre for Economics and Business, speak to Danae Kyriakopoulou from OMFIF.

They discuss the debt relief measures agreed in June, the long-term structural economic challenges for the Greek economy, and the reform agenda needed to secure a sustainable growth path.

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Financial stability series: Hopes and fears for ASEAN in a less benign cycle of world economy

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Financial stability series:'Hopes and fears for ASEAN in a less benign cycle of world economy'.  Tan Sri Dr. Munir Majid, chair of the CIMB Asean Research Institute, speaks with OMFIF Chair David Marsh. They discuss the changing dynamics of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations under Singapore's chairmanship as well as barriers to business and trade in the region, including issues around corruption. They also speak about mounting pressure on Germany to support further economic and political European integration and what Asean can learn from Europe's experience with its single currency.

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