The OMFIF Podcast

Fed Talk

Danae Kyriakopoulou, OMFIF’s chief economist and head of research, is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the outlook for monetary policy in the US. Speakers include: Patricia Mosser, Director, Initiative on Central Banking and Financial Policy, Columbia University; Ebrahim Rahbari, Managing Director, Global Economics at Citi; and Christopher Probyn, Chief Economist, State Street Global Advisors. They discuss the macroeconomic context behind the latest rate hike, what to expect from Fed under new Chair Powell, the outlook for further rate increases in 2018 and the risks of asset price corrections as monetary policy normalises.

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ESG series: EU Commission action plan on sustainable finance

OMFIF Focus Podcast – ESG series: ‘EU Commission action plan on sustainable finance’. Nick Robins, Co-Director at the United Nations Environment Programme and Philippe Zaouati, Chief Executive Officer at Mirova, speak with Marcin Stepan from OMFIF. The discussion focuses on the implications of the EU’s strategy in how to integrate sustainability considerations into its financial policy framework in order to mobilise finance for sustainable growth.

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Globalisation series: The other half of macroeconomics

OMFIF Focus Podcast - Globalisation series: ‘The other half of macroeconomics.’ Richard Koo, chief economist at the Nomura Research Institute, joins Adam Cotter, head of Asia at OMFIF. They speak about central banks and their inflation targets, monetary easing, and the measures policy-makers may implement to overcome the difficulties that advanced countries face today.

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Globalisation series: Derisking in the Pacific

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Globalisation series: ‘Derisking in the Pacific.’ Steven Beck, head of trade and supply chain finance at the Asian Development Bank, joins Anton Varga, programmer at OMFIF. They discuss the impact of derisking on the financial sector, correspondent banking and trade finance in emerging markets in Asia Pacific. They examine the effectiveness of existing regulation and solutions for addressing the negative impact of derisking, in particular taking into account the role of technology.

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OMFIF Gender Balance Index launch special episode: Gender diversity

OMFIF Gender Balance Index launch special episode on ‘Gender diversity’. Boon Chye Loh, chair of Singapore’s Diversity Action Committee and chief executive of the Singapore Exchange, joins Adam Cotter, OMFIF’s head of Asia. They discuss the current state of gender diversity in Singaporean industry, the importance and benefits of gender balance, and how men can play a role in encouraging diversity in the workplace. They also touch on some of the trends in Asia highlighted in OMFIF’s 2018 Gender Balance Index report.

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Globalisation series: Productivity and the Phillips curve

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Globalisation series: ‘Productivity and the Phillips curve’. Prof. Bernard Yeung, dean and professor of finance and strategic management at the National University of Singapore Business School, joins Adam Cotter, OMFIF’s head of Asia. They speak about the impact of technological advancements and globalisation, as well as the future of the Phillips curve and the principle of comparative advantage.

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Globalisation series: Financial innovation and resilience

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Globalisation series: ‘Financial innovation and resilience.’ Sopnendu Mohanty, chief fintech officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, joins Adam Cotter, OMFIF’s head of Asia. They focus on the disruptive impact of technological advances, the impact of cryptocurrencies on central banks and developments in cybersecurity and data privacy. They also discuss how fintech can help Singapore realise its vision of being a ‘smart nation’ and ‘cashless society’.

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Political risk series: Italian elections

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Political risk series: ‘Italian elections.’ Riccardo Barbieri, chief economist at the Italian Treasury, and Erik Jones, professor of political economy at Johns Hopkins University, join Sofia Melis from OMFIF. They discuss the Italian general election on 4 March and potential markets reactions, as well as the country’s relationship with the EU and Italy’s role in the future of Europe.

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Globalisation series: The role of services in global trade

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Globalisation series: ‘The role of services in global trade.’ Lucian Cernat, chief trade economist at the European Commission, joins Ben Robinson, senior economist at OMFIF. They discuss changing patterns of trade and investment resulting from the growing importance of services to production, competitiveness and employment. They address the dominant role of foreign direct investment in delivering services, as well as the implications for current account balances and modern trade policy design.

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Globalisation series: Regional integration in Africa

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Globalisation series: ‘Regional Integration in Africa.’ Hippolyte Fofack, chief economist and director of research at the African Export-Import Bank, and Paul Brenton, lead economist in the department of trade and competitiveness at the World Bank, join Danae Kyriakopoulou, OMFIF's chief economist and head of research. They focus on patterns of African trade agreements and prospects for the Continental Free Trade Area and Single African Air Transport Market. They also discuss measures to support integration across trade, labour and financial markets.

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