Ep. 160: Virtual Panel Session - Navigating Global Uncertainty and Building Financial Resilience
Toronto Centre PodcastsShow Notes
In a time of global uncertainty and heightened risks, the financial sector faces unprecedented challenges that demand the attention of regulators and supervisors. Geopolitical tensions, economic turbulence, tariffs, currency devaluation, and the deconstruction of the global development sector may threaten worldwide financial stability.
In this webinar, the speakers discussed how supervisors can proactively navigate these challenges.
They explored:
Key global developments, deregulation, and risks impacting financial stability The importance of crisis preparedness, stress testing, and mitigation strategies in times of uncertainty The impact of reduced international aid for emerging markets and developing economies Shifting global priorities and major policy changes
Panelists:
Stefan Ingves, Chair, Toronto Centre; Former Governor, Sveriges Riksbank Elsie Addo Awadzi, Board Member, Toronto Centre; Former Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana Nicolas Véron, Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics; Senior Fellow, Bruegel
Moderator:
Babak Abbaszadeh, President and CEO, Toronto Centre
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