AN INDEPENDENT THINK TANK FOR CENTRAL BANKING, ECONOMIC POLICY AND PUBLIC INVESTMENT

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1 AN INDEPENDENT THINK TANK FOR CENTRAL BANKING, ECONOMIC POLICY AND PUBLIC INVESTMENT Meetings 2019

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3 CONTENTS January February March April June July September October S S LECTURES For more information, please contact: enquiries@omfif.org 3

4 JANUARY CHINA AND THE US: ADAPTING TO CHANGING RELATIONS Roundtable with George Magnus 15 January, New York BRIEFING This discussion looks at how the Trump presidency is changing the geopolitical balance of power and the global economic consequences of trade wars. George Magnus is an associate at the University of Oxford China Centre and former chief economist at UBS Investment Bank. LECTURE CITY LECTURE WITH VÍTOR CONSTÂNCIO City Lecture with Vítor Constâncio, Vice-President, European Central Bank ( ) 23 January, London A City Lecture with Vítor Constâncio, who served as vice-president of the European Central Bank between June 2010-May The lecture focuses on developments in the euro area and the steps needed to reinforce European monetary union. BRIEFING LUNCH DISCUSSION WITH VÍTOR CONSTÂNCIO Lunch discussion with Vítor Constâncio, Vice-President, European Central Bank ( ) 23 January, London Lunch discussion with Vítor Constâncio, former vice-president of the European Central Bank. The discussion focuses on ways to strengthen European monetary union, including reforming the ECB, setting up a European Monetary Fund and European ministry of finance, and completing the banking union. GLOBAL FINANCIAL STABILITY Roundtable with Tobias Adrian, Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department, IMF 24 January, New York More than 10 years since the financial crisis, the IMF's global financial stability report investigates whether we are any safer. Tobias Adrian will outline the current and potential future risks and engage in discussion on topics covered in the IMF report. 4

5 JANUARY (CONT.) OUTLOOK FOR RESERVE ASSET MANAGEMENT OMFIF seminar for public sector asset managers 31 January, London OMFIF is convening a group of economic experts and asset managers, mainly from the public sector, to summarise economic and financial developments and discuss the outlook for public sector investment management in Europe. For more information, please contact: enquiries@omfif.org 5

6 FEBRUARY THE ROLE OF THE DOLLAR IN EMERGING MARKETS Roundtable with Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics, Johns Hopkins University February, New York As the Federal Reserve raises rates, the global impact of the dollar s position can be seen to crystalise in emerging economies like Argentina and Turkey. Prof. Hanke will discuss the effects of US monetary policy on emerging markets and the dollar s role. THE FUTURE OF ESG DATA: INTEGRATING SUSTAINABLE FINANCE INTO CAPITAL MARKETS OMFIF-Standard & Poor s global roundtable February, London A discussion examining the next generation of ESG models and the benefits for investors, issuers and asset managers. The discussion analyses the strength of the data, methodology and key features, as well as the benefits and challenges of ESG investing. UNLOCKING ISLAMIC FINANCE Roundtable discussion on innovation and sustainability for Islamic finance February, London As the Middle East grows in economic importance, so does Islamic finance. This discusses the implications of impact investment opportunities through Islamic finance, development of green sukuk, and the potential of digitalisation and Islamic fintech. CHINA S ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL TRANSFORMATIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR EUROPE Renminbi Liaison Network seminar February, London This meeting discusses China s increasingly global focus and implications for Europe, including China s capital account liberalisation, views on the renminbi, investment and capital market transactions and opportunities in the offshore market. 6

7 MARCH EUROPEAN LAUNCH OF THE GENDER BALANCE INDEX Launch and panel discussion celebrating International Women s Day 7 March, London LECTURE OMFIF is launching the sixth annual Gender Balance Index, which tracks the presence of men and women in senior positions at central banks, sovereign funds and public pension funds. The launch includes a keynote presentation and panel discussion on the findings of the research. LECTURE CITY LECTURE WITH PATRICK HARKER A City Lecture with Patrick Harker, President and Chief Executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia 25 March, London A City Lecture with Patrick Harker, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and member of the Federal Open Market Committee. The lecture will cover macroeconomic developments in the US and the Fed s monetary policy outlook. BRIEFING LUNCH DISCUSSION WITH PATRICK HARKER Lunch discussion with Patrick Harker, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia 25 March, London A lunch discussion with Patrick Harker, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. The discussion will elaborate on points raised in his City Lecture, including macroeconomic developments in the US and the Fed s monetary policy outlook. ECONOMIST MEETING IN FRANKFURT Ninth economists meeting in Frankfurt 26 March, Frankfurt A meeting of chief economists from central banks and public sector institutions to discuss the impact of global macroeconomic developments on Germany and Europe, including central bank policy divergence, the end of quantitative easing and populism. For more information, please contact: enquiries@omfif.org 7

8 MARCH (CONT.) CHINA AND US IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY Seminar on the economic and political developments in US-China relations March, New York Trade tensions between China and the US are having mixed effects on the global economy. A shifting balance in trade flows resulting from rising protectionism in the US could have global repercussions and impact Chinese investment opportunities. 8

9 APRIL CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCIES Seminar assessing progress and implications of central bank digital currencies for regulators and financial markets April, New York Crytpo-assets and blockchain are attracting the interest of evermore central banks. Classifying and regulating crypto-assets remains contentious among policy-makers, as does the role of central bank digital currencies in global finance. BRAZIL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Roundtable with Tiago Berriel, Deputy Governor, Banco Central do Brasil April, New York Brazil has seen a marked change of political leadership, with major consequences for the country and Latin America. This discussion will cover the economic climate in Brazil, projected growth in the country and expected fiscal and monetary reforms. PROSPECTS FOR EURO AREA ENLARGEMENT IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE OMFIF-Czech National Bank Seminar April, Prague A joint seminar discussing the outlook for growth in central and eastern Europe and prospects for euro area integration. With the structural challenges facing European monetary union, this seminar examines the benefits and risks of joining the euro. LECTURE CITY LECTURE WITH LUIS DE GUINDOS OF THE ECB A City Lecture with Luis de Guindos, Vice-President, European Central Bank April, London A City Lecture with Luis de Guindos, Vice-President, European Central Bank focusing on the efficiency of EU financial markets after Brexit, reinforcing economic and monetary union, overcoming euro area tensions, and bolstering investment and financial stability throughout Europe. For more information, please contact: enquiries@omfif.org 9

10 APRIL (CONT.) BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE: NAVIGATING A NEW ERA OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Seminar discussing navigating belt and road initiatives in the context of furthering environmental, social and governance initiatives April, London Bringing together policymakers and private sector investors this seminar will focus on navigating regulation and governance attached to China-led Belt and Road projects, especially regarding how to implement, assess and manage environmental, social and governance initiatives. ASSESSING GENDER BALANCE IN FINANCE LECTURE Gender Balance Index launch in partnership with the World Bank and IMF April, Washington In collaboration between OMFIF, the World Bank and IMF, this meeting highlights the importance of gender balance in public and private financial institutions and sets out how gender diversity can be achieved in a historically male-dominated field. 10

11 JUNE DIGITAL CURRENCY OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICAN CENTRAL BANKS Seminar assessing the opportunities and risks associated with central banks adopting digital currencies June, Pretoria This meeting will discuss opportunities for central banks arising from cryptocurrencies. From combating corruption with blockchain technology to simplifying payment systems, the role of digital currencies, and how best to regulate them, is at the forefront of debate. For more information, please contact: 11

12 JULY INDIA S ROLE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY Seminar assessing the outlook for India s role in the world July, Mumbai Following the 2019 election, this discussion will focus on how India s geopolitical landscape, technological innovations, industrial advances, currency internationalisation and corporate governance can best be managed to build on the country s economic success story. 12

13 SEPTEMBER THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC SECTOR ASSET MANAGEMENT OMFIF-Norges Bank seminar on asset and risk management September, Oslo A meeting of public sector reserves and asset managers to discuss challenges and opportunities for investment management. The forum examines best practice in strategic asset allocation, regulation, sustainable investment and managing geopolitical uncertainty. For more information, please contact: enquiries@omfif.org 13

14 OCTOBER FUTURE OF THE EURO AREA OMFIF-Banca d Italia Seminar October, Rome Examining the reinforcement of Europe s economic and monetary union in the light of political changes in France, Germany and Italy. The discussion addresses developments on a euro budget, reforming the European Stability Mechanism and the role of the ECB. 14

15 NOTES For more information, please contact: 15

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