Member Views

Beyond the Numbers: Why the World Needs a More Ambitious MDB Response to COVID-19

A recent CGD paper and the World Bank’s response  focused on precisely how much financial support the Bank is likely to provide this year to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and whether this would match with targets the institution set for itself at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden Should Implement a “Yellen Bond” Plan for African Debt

The OECD has estimated that external capital inflows to emerging market countries shrank in 2020 by about $700 billion relative to 2019.

Biden's 'Breakthrough' Crypto Executive Order

Former Andreessen Horowitz Head of Global Policy Tomicah Tillemann, now taking part in Katie Haun's new crypto firm, joins Emily Chang and Bloomberg's Sonali Basak for a deep dive into U.S. President Joe Biden's crypto executive order and why he thinks it is a "breakthrough moment for democracy." He also shares his views on the role of crypto in the war in Ukraine, and how it is revolutionizing humanitarian aid efforts.

Biden’s Myopic Supply Chain Resilience Initiative

The Bretton Woods Committee is proud to Member Spotlight Harry Broadman who recently authored a Forbes article discussing Biden's Supply Chain Resilience initiative and it's implications for U.S. economic growth, national security, and sustainability.

Bigger Financial Cushions Won’t Solve Banks’ Woes

"US regulators want to boost capital requirements for the biggest banks by nearly 20%," writes BWC chair William Dudley in Bloomberg Opinion.

"No doubt, capital is a key element of resilience. But there are better ways to strengthen the financial system."

Bill Papadakis

The Bretton Woods Committee is pleased to welcome new member, Bill Papadakis.

Bill is a Macro Strategist at Banque Lombard Odier & Cie SA where he analyzes macroeconomic trends, identifies risks, generates investment ideas, and prepares communication materials on macro views / investment decisions.

Blockchain’s Broken Promises

Boosters of blockchain technology compare its early days to the early days of the Internet. But whereas the Internet quickly gave rise to email, the World Wide Web, and millions of commercial ventures, blockchain's only application – cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin – does not even fulfill its stated purpose.

Bloomberg L.P.

This week we also welcome new member Bloomberg L.P.

Bloomberg offers and operates products and services such as Bloomberg News, Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Professional Services, and many more.

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

Brandon Neal

This week we also welcome new member Brandon Neal, COO of Euler Labs.

Brandon is also a board member of Ahrvo Comply, and he previously worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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

Brazil’s approach to the G20: Leading by example

The Bretton Woods is pleased to Member Spotlight Hung Tran's recent article published in the Atlantic Council discussing Brazil's leadership during its G20 presidency, focusing on the initiatives it has pursued in the face of significant geopolitical tensions. Despite the challenges, Brazil has adopted a non-aligned and cooperative approach, emphasizing practical solutions and global cooperation, particularly with countries in the Global South.