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Erik R. Pieczkowski

The Bretton Woods Committee is pleased to welcome new member, Erik R. Pieczkowski.

Erik has operated at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation for over 20 years, navigating multiple companies into uncharted territory and enabling market domination in some of the world’s most competitive global industries.

ESG and Dispute Resolution: Fighting for Greener Ways

BWC member Daniela Bassan, partner at Stewart McKelvey, argues that it's "crucial for litigators to actively advocate for ESG outcomes as an integral part of their dispute resolution practices" and by "incorporating ESG considerations into their legal strategies".

ESG’s Beginning Is Messy, But It’s Here to Stay

It’s Climate Week in New York City and the financial capital is responding to more ESG backlash. While the acronym ESG stands for “environmental, social, and governance,” what it means depends on who you ask.

EU Trade Policy Reform: Levelling the Playing Field in a New Geo-Economic Environment

Today, trade policy is used more and more often to achieve geopolitical goals.

Europe's Halfway Banking Reforms Have Run Out of Time

Europe’s banking sector continues to be shaken by scandals and failures.

Evan Siddall

This week we welcome member Evan Siddall, president and CEO of Alberta Investment Management Corporation.

Evan was previously the CEO of Canada's federal crown corporation mortgage insurer, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

We appreciate his support for our work and mission, and we look forward to his engagement!

Exclusive interview with former S&P Global Vice Chairman: Investors should be prepared for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again

The Bretton Woods Committee is pleased to Member Spotlight a recent interview by Paul Sheard with Yicai in which the former S&P Global Vice Chairman explains how investors should be prepared for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again. 

FDIC Appoints First Chief Innovation Officer

WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today named Sultan Meghji as the agency’s first Chief Innovation Officer, charged with leading the FDIC’s efforts to promote the adoption of innovative technologies across the financial services sector.

Fed is Underplaying the Pain of Inflation Fighting

Former New York Fed President William Dudley examines the economic consequences of the Federal Reserve's inflation fight on "Bloomberg Surveillance." Dudley is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist. His opinions are his own.

Fed Meeting Turns Into a Test of Its Inflation Narrative

Central bank should not take comfort from the bond market.