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Sanjeev Gupta

This week we also recognize new member Sanjeev Gupta, head of financial services of Africa Finance Corporation.

He is responsible for treasury, trade finance, syndication, country relations, and advisory lines of business within AFC.

Sanjeev has over thirty years of experience in investment management, private equity and corporate finance. His forte has been to blend together global and indigenous corporates, financial investors, and governments to develop commercially viable businesses and development models that leave a sustainable impact on emerging economies.

Sanctions

About 5 days ago, on February 24, Russia illegally and without provocation and cause attacked the sovereign country of Ukraine. It is in everyone’s interest (with the exception of the military industrial complex) to end the fighting and establish a sustainable peace as quickly as possible.

Samson Enzer

BWC welcomes our newest member, Samson Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP.

A distinguished former federal prosecutor, Samson “Sam” Enzer is the chair of Cahill’s nationally recognized cryptocurrency and blockchain group, and a member of the firm’s renowned white collar, government investigations, and litigation practices. Since launching Cahill’s cryptocurrency team, Sam has been named a national Law360 MVP in fintech and a National Law Journal Trailblazer in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and fintech based on the team’s accomplishments in these fields.

Samaila Zubairu

This week we recognize new member Samaila Zubairu, president and CEO of Africa Finance Corporation.

A champion for African value capture, job creation, and industrialization, Samaila has corralled billions of dollars into transformative infrastructure over three decades of leadership.

S&P Global

Lastly this week we welcome new member S&P Global.

S&P provides essential intelligence, the right data, expertise, and technology to enable decisions by governments, businesses, and individuals.

We appreciate their support, and we look forward to their engagement!

Rotating Refugee Crises Demand Development Daring

Another tragedy often overlooked during this year’s global Covid rampage, with their own physical mobility and financial remittance restrictions, is the 80 million displaced population in the UN’s latest tally, approximately one-third official refugees with 80% fleeing one developing country for another.

Rising Use of Local Currencies in Cross-Border Payments

"China has been able to use its currency to settle half of its foreign trade and investment transactions."

A recent piece by Policy Center for the New South cited BWC member Hung Tran's Atlantic Council analysis on the RMB share of China's total cross-border settlements.

Richard Farber

This Member Monday we welcome new member Richard Farber, Former Alternate Executive Director for the International Monetary Fund.

Richard has served as a US representative on the Executive Board of the IMF. With over 35 years of profound expertise in capital markets and portfolio management, he is currently a Professor of Finance at Johns Hopkins University SAIS.

We appreciate his commitment and support, and we look forward to his engagement with The Bretton Woods Committee. 

Revised Global Principles for Sustainable Securities Lending Issued Alongside Opening Signatories

Global Principles for Sustainable Securities Lending (Global PSSL) today published fully revised and updated principles for sustainable securities lending alongside invited opening signatories, available here.

Remembering John Heimann

The Bretton Woods Committee is saddened by the passing of long-time BWC member John Heimann. A trailblazer in finance and public service, his leadership as the founding Chairman of the Financial Stability Institute of the Bank for International Settlements and tenure as U.S. Comptroller of the Currency defined his commitment to public welfare. John leaves behind an enduring legacy of excellence and unwavering dedication to global financial stability and sound regulatory policy.