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CONTENTS January February March April June July September October 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 15 This diary includes details of confirmed OMFIF meetings and will be updated throughout the year. For latest information, please visit the OMFIF website. For more information, please contact: enquiries@omfif.org 3
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 (2010-18) 23 January, London A City Lecture with Vítor Constâncio, who served as vice-president of the European Central Bank between June 2010-May 2018. 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 (2010-18) 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
BRIEFING JANUARY (CONT.) ADVANCING THE EUROPEAN REGULATORY AGENDA Roundtable with Nathalie Aufauvre, Director General for Financial Stability and Operations, Banque de France 24 January, New York Nathalie Aufauvre, director general for financial stability and operations at Banque de France, will discuss topics including banking and capital market union, European market infrastructure regulation and Britain s exit from the European Union. TRADE, CHINA AND BREXIT: GLOBAL ECONOMIC CHALLENGES FOR 2019 A high-level panel discussion on global economic challenges for 2019 25 January, Singapore With intensifying geopolitical risks across Europe, looming trade wars between the US and China and developed economies returning to normalised monetary policies, OMFIF and CAMRI are convening a group of experts to summarise these financial developments and discuss the outlook for 2019. US INTERNATIONAL MONETARY AND FINANCIAL DIPLOMACY PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Roundtable discussion with Mark Sobel 30 January, London A discussion with Mark Sobel, former US Treasury deputy assistant secretary for international monetary and financial policy, and Mark Bowman, director general for international finance at HM Treasury. Topics include the US economic outlook and challenges to the dollar as the global reserve currency. 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
FEBRUARY THE ROLE OF THE DOLLAR IN EMERGING MARKETS Roundtable with Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics, Johns Hopkins University 12 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. Steve Hanke will discuss the effects of US monetary policy on emerging markets and the dollar s role. CENTRAL BANKS AND SUPERVISORY TECH A seminar on strengthening financial stability 15 February, London This seminar brings together central bankers, supervisors, private sector market participants and financial regulatory experts. They will discuss how the use of new technology in regulation and supervision could enhance and provide financial stability for the future. 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. Discussion topics include the implications of impact investment opportunities through Islamic finance, development of green sukuk, and the potential of digitalisation and Islamic fintech. 6
FEBRUARY (CONT.) 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. For more information, please contact: enquiries@omfif.org 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 covers 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. GLOBAL TRADE TENSIONS: SHIFTING DYNAMICS, NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL INTEGRATION OMFIF-World Trade Organisation seminar 25 March, London The World Trade Organisation and OMFIF organise a seminar on global trade tensions, to discuss topical subjects including trade in services, trade finance and geopolitical challenges to the world trade agenda. 8
MARCH (CONT.) ECONOMISTS' 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. CHINA AND THE 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. For more information, please contact: enquiries@omfif.org 9
APRIL BRAZIL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Roundtable with Tiago Berriel, Deputy Governor, Banco Central do Brasil 8 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. CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCIES Seminar assessing progress and implications of central bank digital currencies for regulators and financial markets 15 April, New York Crypo-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. 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 17 April, London Bringing together policy-makers 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. LECTURE CITY LECTURE WITH LUIS DE GUINDOS A City Lecture with Luis de Guindos, Vice-President, European Central Bank 29 April, London This City Lecture focuses on the efficiency of European Union financial markets after the UK s withdrawal from the EU, reinforcing economic and monetary union, overcoming euro area tensions, and bolstering investment and financial stability throughout Europe. 10
APRIL (CONT.) 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. ASSESSING GENDER BALANCE IN FINANCE LECTURE Gender Balance Index launch in collaboration with the World Bank and International Monetary Fund 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. For more information, please contact: enquiries@omfif.org 11
JUNE DIGITAL CURRENCY OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICAN CENTRAL BANKS Seminar assessing the opportunities and risks associated with central banks adopting digital currencies 4-5 June, Pretoria This meeting discusses opportunities for central banks arising from cryptocurrencies. The role of digital currencies and how best to regulate them is at the forefront of debate, from combating corruption with blockchain technology to simplifying payment systems. 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 focuses 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. For more information, please contact: enquiries@omfif.org 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. 14
OCTOBER FUTURE OF THE EURO AREA OMFIF-Banca d Italia Seminar October, Rome This seminar examines 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. For more information, please contact: enquiries@omfif.org 15
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