Meetings 2018

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JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneOctoberNovember

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JANUARY

A lunch roundtable to mark Robert Stheeman’s 15-year tenure at the helm of the UK DMO. The discussion will focus on developments in debt management, the European bond market, European integration, and the implications of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.

THE NATURE OF DEBT

Roundtable with Robert Stheeman, Chief Executive, UK Debt Management Office, and Tammo Diemer, Co-Chief Executive, German Finance Agency17 January, London

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OMFIF is convening a group of economic experts and asset managers, mainly from a public sector background, to summarise economic and financial developments and discuss the outlook for public sector investment management in Europe.

THE GREAT NORMALISATION

OMFIF roundtable for Public Sector Asset Managers30 January, London

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A lunch roundtable with Kay Swinburne, MEP in the European Conservatives and Reformists group, on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Topics include the progress of negotiations, the role of the European Parliament, and the implications for European integration.

EUROPE AND THE UK – A VIEW FROM THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTRoundtable with Kay Swinburne, Member of the European Parliament, European Conservatives and Reformists22 January, London

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A roundtable with Hans-Olaf Henkel, MEP and vice chair of the European Conservatives and Reformists. Henkel is part of a group of prominent German business figures campaigning to keep Britain in the EU by persuading Brussels to offer concessions on freedom of movement.

EXIT FROM BREXIT: A NEW DEAL FOR BRITAIN AND THE EU

Dinner roundtable with Hans-Olaf Henkel, Member of the European Parliament, European Conservatives and Reformists23 January, London

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FEBRUARY

A lunch roundtable with Cecilia Skingsley, deputy governor of the Swedish central bank and co-chair of the World Economic Forum’s working group. The discussion examines prospects for central bank-issued digital currencies.

MONEY AND CENTRAL BANKING IN THE DIGITAL SOCIETYRoundtable with Cecilia Skingsley, Deputy Governor, Sveriges Riksbank5 February, London

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Yves Mersch, member of the European Central Bank’s executive board, gives a City Lecture in London. The lecture focuses on central banks and digital currencies, as well as the development of private cryptocurrencies and potential applications of distributed ledger technology.

CENTRAL BANKS AND DIGITAL CURRENCIES

Digital currency lecture with Yves Mersch, member of the European Central Bank’s executive board8 February, London

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A roundtable with Fabrizio Pagani, chief of staff to Pier Carlo Padoan, Italian minister of economy and finance. In the light of the upcoming parliamentary elections, topics will focus on the Italian political scene, economic prospects for growth, investment opportunities and banking.

Roundtable with Fabrizion Pagani, chief of staff to Pier Carlo Padoan, Italian minister of economy and finance26 February, London

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IMPLICATIONS OF THE ITALIAN ELECTIONS

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MARCH

OMFIF publishes the Global Public Investor Gender Balance Index 2018, a measure of female participation in central banking. The launch includes a keynote presentation and panel discussion focused on the findings of OMFIF’s survey and the role of women in central banking.

EUROPEAN LAUNCH OF THE GENDER BALANCE INDEX

Launch and panel discussion on the occasion of International Women’s Day7 March, LondonGLOBAL

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GENDERBALANCEINDEX

The Asia launch of OMFIF’s Global Public Investor Gender Balance Index 2018, a measure of female participation in central banking. The launch includes a keynote presentation and panel discussion on the findings of OMFIF’s survey and the role of women in central banking.

ASIA LAUNCH OF THE GENDER BALANCE INDEX

Launch and panel discussion on the occasion of International Women’s Day7 March, SingaporeGLOBAL

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GENDERBALANCEINDEX

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OMFIF and the Bank of Thailand are organising a lecture focusing on structural transformation and the implications for macroeconomic policy, as well as the impact of digitalisation and the future of jobs in the economy.

THE OTHER HALF OF MACROECONOMICS AND THE FATE OF GLOBALISATIONLecture with Richard Koo, Chief Economist, Nomura Research9 March, Singapore

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A roundtable with Dominic Grieve, MP for Beaconsfield and former attorney general for England and Wales. The discussion will focus on the state of the Conservative party, the future UK-EU trading relationship, and the role of parliament in the Brexit process.

Roundtable discussion with Dominic Grieve, MP for Beaconsfield12 March, London

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PROSPECTS FOR EU-27 CONVERGENCE

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OMFIF and the Czech National Bank convene a joint-seminar to analyse the impact of fintech, including private cyrptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies and distributed ledger technology, as well as the relevant benefits and risks.

THE FUTURE OF MONEY — RISKS AND RETURNS

OMFIF-Czech National Bank seminar20 March, Prague

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This is the Eighth Economists Meeting in Frankfurt. The meeting focuses on the macroeconomic and political developments in Germany and Europe, the implications of monetary policy for the banking sector, and the impact of Basel III and Mifid II.

REALIGNING INTERESTS IN EUROPE — ECONOMY, GROWTH AND INVESTMENTEighth Economists Meeting in Frankfurt13 March, Frankfurt

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Robert Ophèle, chair of the Autorité des marchés financiers, gives an OMFIF Lecture. The lecture focuses on managing Brexit’s effects on European markets, means of boosting the attractiveness of Paris to the financial world, and how best to regulate cryptocurrencies and financial innovation.

FROM BREXIT TO FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS — NEW CHALLENGES FOR FINANCIAL REGULATIONCity lecture with Robert Ophèle, Chair, Autorité des marchés financiers15 March, London

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APRIL

The fourth OMFIF Asean debate, organised jointly with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The debate will be held in conjunction with the meetings of the Asean+3 finance ministers and central bank governors in Singapore.

RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION IN ASEAN

OMFIF-Asean seminar 2 April, Singapore

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Joaquim Levy, managing director of the World Bank, will give a City lecture on how access to finance and innovative financial tools can promote investment and support economic growth.

CITY LECTURE WITH JOAQUIM LEVY

City Lecture with Joaquim Levy, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, World Bank Group4 April, Singapore

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A roundtable with Chikahisa Sumi, director of the International Monetary Fund’s regional office in Tokyo for Asia and the Pacific. Topics will include geopolitical tensions, capital flows and policy uncertainty, as well as the long-term challenges of population aging and lagging productivity.

Rounstable with Chikahisa Sumi, Director of Asia Pacific Regional Office, International Monetary Fund4 April, Singapore

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MAKING THE MOST OF THE UPSWING

Joachim von Amsberg, vice-president of policy and strategy of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, will give a lecture on the role of green infrastructure in addressing the challenges of rapid urbanisation and economic growth.

CITY LECTURE WITH JOACHIM VON AMSBERG

City Lecture with Joachim von Amsberg, Vice-President, AIIB9 April, Singapore

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A decade after the financial crisis and with the global economy continuing to expand, the third annual State Street Global Advisors-OMFIF roundtable brings together central banks, public pension funds and sovereign funds to analyse the potential risks and opportunities over the coming year.

THE GLOBAL RECOVERY MARCHES ON — WHAT PUBLIC INVESTORS SHOULD LOOK FOR IN 2018OMFIF-SSGA Roundtable10-11 April, London

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Looking at the necessary institutional reinforcement of Europe’s economic and monetary union in the light of political changes in France and Germany. The discussion deals with whether adjustments will come about as a result of a steady political process or another crisis.

THE FUTURE OF THE EURO

OMFIF High Level Symposium16 April, Paris

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Governor Goldfajn will give a lecture on the future of the Brazilian economy, including prospects for continued growth and recovery, fiscal reforms, inflation rate targeting and overhauling the public pension system.

CITY LECTURE WITH ILAN GOLDFAJN

City Lecture with Ilan Goldfajn, Governor, Banco Central do Brasil17 April, New York

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This seminar analyses the US economy’s prospects, taking into account market volatility, sector bubbles in the global economy, implications from deregulation and possible US responses in the event of market destabilisation relating to the administration’s trade policies.

OMFIF-BARINGS AT THE IMF SPRING MEETINGS

OMFIF-Barings breakfast panel19 April, Washington

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A lunch roundtable with François Villeroy de Galhau, governor of the Banque de France and member of the European Central Bank’s governing council, on developments in the euro area. The focus is on ECB measures for strengthening the euro area economy and the future of monetary union.

LUNCH DISCUSSION WITH FRANÇOIS VILLEROY DE GALHAURoundtable with François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor, Banque de France24 April, London

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City Lecture with François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor, Banque de France, who discusses the outlook for the ECB’s asset purchase programme, the impact of negative interest rates, boosting growth and competitiveness, and the implications of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.

EUROPE BEYOND BREXIT: WHAT NEXT?

City Lecture with François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor, Banque de France24 April, London

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The discussion focuses on technology’s influence on productivity and growth, the rise of automation and its disruptive effect on the labour market, technological implications for the financial services sector, and challenges in measuring the macroeconomic impact of technological change.

HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Principal Global Investors breakfast discussion20 April, Washington

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MAY

This OMFIF-Asian Development Bank seminar focuses on changing demographic trends, expanding local currency bonds for infrastructure investment, allocating capital to low-carbon investments, assessing ESG-related opportunities, and greening infrastructure-financing instruments.

INVESTING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: THE SEARCH FOR SUSTAINABLE LONG-TERM RETURNS IN ASIAOMFIF-ADB Seminar3 May, Manila

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A roundtable with Nicky Morgan, Conservative UK member of parliament for Loughborough. Topics will include assessing the Brexit negotiations and the nature of a transition agreement, as well as implications for the City of London, public finances and growth after the UK withdraws from the EU.

BREXIT AND THE FUTURE OF TRADE

A roundtable with Nicky Morgan, Conservative Member of Parliament for Loughborough2 May , London

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A roundtable with Tiago Berriel, deputy governor for international affairs and corporate risks at the Banco Central do Brasil. The meeting will cover the economic climate in Brazil, projected growth in the country and expected fiscal and monetary reforms.

BRAZIL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

A roundtable with Tiago Berriel, Deputy Governor, Banco Central do Brasil3 May, London

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A roundtable with Łukasz Hardt, member of the monetary policy council of Narodowy Bank Polski. Topics will include Poland’s economic and monetary outlook, prospects for deeper European integration, the implications of Brexit and developments in global and financial markets.

ECONOMIC AND MONETARY OUTLOOK FOR POLAND AND THE WIDER CEE REGION

A roundtable with Łukasz Hardt, Member of the Monetary Policy Council, Nardowy Bank Polski8 May, London

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MAY (CONT.)

Global Public Investor is devoted to public sector asset ownership and management around the world, with the overall aim of spreading best practice in the GPI community. The discussion focuses on investment trends in the public sector, the impact of shifting global capital and trade flows, and the implications of advances in financial technology.

LAUNCH OF THE FIFTH ANNUAL GLOBAL PUBLIC INVESTOR23 May, London

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OMFIF is organising its first Economists Meeting in Bucharest, held with theNational Bank of Romania. Key topics include the macroeconomic outlookfor central and eastern Europe, monetary policy, currency implications fornon-euro members, and challenges to the European banking system.

THE STATE OF THE EURO AREA AND CONDITIONS OFACCESSION

OMFIF Economists Meeting with the National Bank of Romania22 May, Bucharest

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JUNE

In partnership with the South African Reserve Bank and the World Bank Treasury’s Reserve Advisory Management Program. The seminar focuses on macroeconomic and financial developments as well as opportunities for public sector investment management.

RISK AND VALUE MANAGEMENT FOR OFFICIAL ASSET MANAGERSAsset and risk management forum14-15 June, Pretoria

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A roundtable with Sir Simon McDonald, permanent under-secretary and head of the diplomatic service at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The discussion focuses on economic relations between the UK and Japan after Brexit, taking into account future trade deals, investment opportunities, business risks and the regulatory environment for financial services.

THE FUTURE OF UK-JAPAN ECONOMIC RELATIONS AFTER BREXITRoundtable with Sir Simon McDonald, permanent under-secretary and head of the diplomatic service at the UK FCO11 June, London

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A City Lecture with Anil Kashyap, external member of the Financial Policy Committee at the Bank of England. The lecture examines how macroprudential policy-making does and should work in practice, and challenges in making it fully operational.

MAINTAINING FINANCIAL STABILITY IN THE UK

City Lecture with Anil Kashyap, external member of the Financial Policy Committee at the Bank of England13 June, London

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A dinner discussion with Anil Kashyap, external member of the Financial Policy Committee at the Bank of England. Topics of discussion focus on the committee’s role as the UK’s macroprudential regulator, and how it detects and manages systemic risks within the economy to maintain financial stability.

DINNER DISCUSSION WITH ANIL KASHYAP

Roundtable with Anil Kashyap, external member of the Financial Policy Committee at the Bank of England13 June, London

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JUNE (CONT.)

A lecture with Ian McCafferty, Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, who will reflect on his six-year tenure. Topics will include the future of central banking, the importance of central bank independence and lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis.

DEFENDING MONETARY POLICY

A valedictory lecture with Ian McCafferty, Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee26 June, London

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OCTOBER

OMFIF and the Bank of Thailand are organising a seminar focusing on structural transformation and the implications for macroeconomic policy, as well as the impact of digitalisation and the future of jobs in the economy.

NAVIGATING NORMALISATION

OMFIF joint seminar with the Bank of Thailand9 October, Bangkok

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NOVEMBER

A roundtable with Jon Nicolaisen, deputy governor of Norges Bank. The discussion examines the development on central bank digital currencies, as well as private cryptocurrencies, distributed ledger technology and implications for financial stability.

CENTRAL BANK AND DIGITAL CURRENCY ROUNDTABLE WITH JON NICOLAISEN 5 November, London

OMFIF is organising a seminar in partnership with the Bank of Slovenia. Key topics for discussion include the role of macroeconomic policy in strengthening the euro area, mobilisation of the European Investment Bank, and prospects for deeper European integration.

MONETARY POLICY NORMALISATION IN EUROPE

OMFIF joint seminar with the Bank of Slovenia20 November, Ljubljana

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