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The role of economics during times of major change

In his latest blog, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf argues that economists must adapt their analytical frameworks and expand their focus beyond traditional topics to address emerging challengesโ€”such as geopolitical upheaval and defence spendingโ€”in order to provide robust evidence-based policy advice that serves the public interest.

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Screening for success: Opening the gateway to growth

Speech by Sheree Howard at the FCA's Gateway to growth, Chicago Booth London Conference Centre. The first time I flew was in my teenage years, and like many of my generation, that was a flight to Europe for a family holiday. I didnโ€™t make it further afield until I was in my mid to late twenties.Today, most, if not all of us, would think of international travel as the norm โ€“ especially given the global nature of our business.It is amazing, therefore, to think that right around this time in 197...

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Identity theft: BaFin warns against offers from the email address info[at]vcgmanagement.de

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against fixed-term deposit offers sent from the email address info[at]vcgmanagement.de. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown providers are conducting banking transactions without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate from VC Germany Management GmbH. This is a case of identity theft.

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Identity theft: BaFin warns against offers from the email address bancosantander.es-kundenservice[at]outlook(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against fixed-term deposit offers sent from the email address bancosantander.es-kundenservice[at]outlook.com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown providers are conducting banking transactions without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate from Banco Santander S.A. This is a case of identity theft.

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Identity theft: BaFin warns against offers on website fidelity-ag(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website fidelity-ag(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, banking transactions, especially fixed-term deposits, financial or investment services are being provided on this website without the required authorisation. The fixed-term deposit offers are sent, among others, from the email address festgeld[at]fidelity-ag(.)com. The offers do not originate from the Swiss company Fidelity Treuhand und Verwaltu...

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Principles for risk-based supervision: a critical pillar for ESMAโ€™s simplification and burden reduction efforts

Principles for risk-based supervision: a critical pillar for ESMAโ€™s simplification and burden reduction efforts 09 January 2026 Supervision The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUโ€™s financial markets regulator and supervisor, published today its principles for risk-based supervision . These principles support a common and effective EU-wide supervisory culture and strengthen the EU single market. The principles on risk-based supervision outline key concepts and foundationa...

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Identity theft: BaFin warns against offers from the email address wise[at]wisefestgeldkonto(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against fixed-term deposit offers sent from the email address wise[at]wisefestgeldkonto(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown providers are conducting banking transactions without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate from Wise Europe SA. This is a case of identity theft.

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Promoting innovation while guarding against financial stability risks โˆ’ speech by Randy Kroszner

Given at the 20th High-level meeting on financial stability and regulatory and supervisory priorities (jointly organised by the Arab Monetary Fund, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and the Financial Stability Institute of the Bank of International Settlements).

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Economic Resilience: What Next? โ€“ Speech by Governor Gabriel Makhlouf at The Royal Irish Academy

Good evening. Thank you for the invitation to join you today. This evening I want to talk about economic resilience, what it is and whether we have enough of it. I spoke about economic resilience in my first speech as Governor โ€“ 6 years ago โ€“ and wrote to the Minister for Finance about it in early February this year. After everything thatโ€™s happened since February, it feels timely to take stock of where we are. My conclusion is that we need to give it greater focus. Let me start by setting ou...

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Remarks at the Climate Risk and Sustainable Finance Forum โ€“ Governor Gabriel Makhlouf

Good morning and welcome everyone. I am delighted to address the eighth meeting of this Forum. When the Forum was established three years ago, the goal was to bring together participants from across Ireland to build a shared approach to understanding and managing the systemic risks that climate change poses, while supporting the orderly transition of households and businesses to the net zero objective that weโ€™re all familiar with. The Forum has come a long way in those three years. We have es...

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Advancing settlement: central bank money for the next era of payments โˆ’ speech by Victoria Cleland

Given at the Bank of England and Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hubโ€™s DLT Innovation Challenge Showcase

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FINMA publishes guidance on the disclosure of cryptobased assets in the annual financial statements of banks and securities firms

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA is today publishing guidance on the disclosure of cryptobased assets in the annual financial statements of banks and securities firms. It is thereby addressing ambiguities that have arisen since the DLT Act entered into force. FINMA emphasises that the existing duties of disclosure must continue to be complied with and provides clarifications.

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