The OMFIF Podcast

Globalisation series: China driving globalisation

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Globalisation series: ‘China driving globalisation’. Robert Koopman, chief economist at the World Trade Organisation, and Denis Hew, director of the Policy Support Unit at the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation Secretariat, join OMFIF Chief Economist Danae Kyriakopoulou for a conversation on China’s role in global value chains as it matures and rebalances towards a less export-driven economy. They discuss the impact of digitalisation on trade and of technological advancements on China’s economy, as well as the repercussions for the region and other emerging markets.

If you are interested to learn more about Asia, OMFIF is organising a joint investment meeting with DZ BANK on ‘Greening infrastructure investment’ on 24 November in Beijing. For more information, please visit https://www.omfif.org/meetings. 

 

In Conversation: Tom Finke and Ricardo Adrogué, Barings

In Conversation: Tom Finke, chief executive officer of Barings, and Ricardo Adrogué, head of the company's emerging market debt group, speak to OMFIF Managing Director David Marsh during the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington. They examine how emerging market central banks and sovereign institutions have developed their reserve management processes over the last few years, as well as prospects for continued growth.

Globalisation series: Digital globalisation and fintech

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Globalisation series: ‘Digital globalisation and fintech’. Nicole Anderson, chief executive of Fintech Circle Innovate, joins OMFIF Economist Bhavin Patel. They discuss the fundamental shifts in the global economy caused by advances in technology, including big data and fintech solutions to assess new risk. The adoption of mobile technology, opportunities and challenges in emerging African economies, and policies and regulation to enhance countries’ digital potential are also discussed.

Ahead of the Fed

Danae Kyriakopoulou, head of research and chief economist at OMFIF, speaks with Chris Probyn, chief economist at State Street Global Advisors, and Nathan Sheets, chief economist at PGIM Fixed Income and former undersecretary for international affairs at the US Treasury. They examine the prospects of an interest rate rise at the November meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, as well as the potential candidates to take over from Janet Yellen as Federal Reserve chair.

Globalisation series: Future of trade and protectionism

OMFIF Focus Podcast – Globalisation series: ‘Future of trade and protectionism’. Otaviano Canuto, executive director of the World Bank, and Jodie Keane, economic adviser at the Commonwealth Secretariat, join OMFIF Senior Economist Ben Robinson. They discuss global trade and investment, protectionism, the proliferation of regional and mega-regional trade deals, and the increasing role of services, technology and other structural changes in the global economy.

In Conversation: Mario Marcel, Governor, Banco Central de Chile

In Conversation: Mario Marcel, governor of the Banco Central de Chile, speaks to Oliver Thew, programmes manager at OMFIF, during the IMF-WBG Annual Meetings in Washington. They discuss Chile's macroeconomic performance, including the developments in inflation rate targeting and reserve management that have increased the country's ability to cope with global headwinds. 

Globalisation series: Too much globalisation

OMFIF Focus Podcast - Globalisation series:"Too much globalisation?". Harold James, Professor of History and International Affairs at Princeton University and Stephen King, economist and senior economic adviser at HSBC join Marcin Stepan, programmes manager at OMFIF. The discussion will focus on the rise of populism as resistance to globalisation in Europe and the US, making globalisation work for the benefit of all, as well as an analysis of the changing momentum of global integration, and whether we are seeing a return to prioritising national economic interests over international cooperation.

 

 

Globalisation series: The role of gold in sovereign fund investment portfolios

OMFIF Focus Podcast - Globalisation series: "The role of gold in sovereign fund investment portfolios". Gold has made a significant return to the world investment scene since 2008. While much of the renewed interest comes from gold’s role as a safe haven and store of wealth, it is also a highly liquid asset that, since 1971, has achieved better annual returns than US bonds and stocks. These characteristics make it a useful investment asset for sovereign funds. Shaokai Fan, director of central banks and public policy at the World Gold Council joins Ben Robinson, senior economist at OMFIF, to discuss these developments.

"6 Days in September" book launch: part 2

"6 Days in September" book launch: part 2. A discussion with Jacques de Larosière, former head of the IMF and EBRD, and governor of the Banque de France at the time of Britain’s exit from the Europe’s exchange rate mechanism. De Larosière examines the response and reactions of the Banque de France to the 1992 crisis and what central bankers, policy-makers and investors can take away from the episode 25 years later.

Globalisation series: Future of Europe post-German elections

OMFIF Focus Podcast - Globalisation series: "Future of Europe post German elections". Prof Volker Wieland, managing director at the Institute for Monetary and Financial Stability at Goethe University and member of the German Council of Economic Experts joins Marcin Stepan, programmes manager at OMFIF. It is the first episode of the new OMFIF podcast series on globalisation. Wieland focuses on the impending German federal elections on 24 September, with topics ranging from the country’s political landscape, its economic challenges, Franco-German relations, the implications of Brexit, and the future of European integration.