Highlights

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Event Summary

Seizing the New Bretton Woods Moment


IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva joined John Lipsky to discuss the global economic outlook and how the IFIs are meeting this new "Bretton Woods moment" to secure an equitable, sustainable recovery.

Thu, Apr 8, 2021
Future of Finance

Rome Investment Forum 2017


The Italian Banking and Insurance Federation (FeBaf), in partnership with the Bretton Woods Committee, held its 2017 Rome Investment Forum in December in Rome, Italy.

Fri, Jan 12, 2018

Rome Investment Forum


ENGLISH VERSION - The Bretton Woods Committee was pleased to partner once again with the Italian Banking and Finance Federation on this year's Rome Investment Forum, a high-level annual conference focused on global financial and economic cooperation. The Forum took place virtually on December 2nd.

Thu, Dec 9, 2021

Robustness and Resilience of Post-Pandemic Supply Chains


The internationalization of supply chains is both the enabler and the effect of the globalized economy. This panel of experts discussed how to strengthen supply chains resilience against future shocks and assessed the challenges and opportunities across national borders in the context of a new post-pandemic normal. 

Tue, Apr 19, 2022
Richard A Debs Announcement

Remembering Richard A. Debs


It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard A. Debs, former BWC Chairman and founding member.

Tue, Feb 6, 2024
Paul A. Volcker Announcement

Remembering Paul A. Volcker


Former Federal Reserve Chairman and former Bretton Woods Committee Chair Paul A. Volcker passed away Sunday in New York. He was 92.

Wed, Dec 11, 2019
Debs and Wolfensohn Announcement

Remembering James D. Wolfensohn


The members of the Bretton Woods Committee deeply mourn the loss of our former chairman James D. Wolfensohn. We were honored to have his leadership for over a decade and will deeply miss him as a friend and as a true leader of our global citizenry. We will remember Jim for his unwavering commitment to the world’s most vulnerable and will honor his legacy by continuing the work he so tirelessly championed.

Mon, Nov 30, 2020
Event Summary

Release Event - Debt Transparency: The Essential Starting Point for Successful Reform


On Monday, January 31, BWC hosted a launch event for it's latest report related to Sovereign Debt. This is the second installment in the Sovereign Debt Working Group’s series on examining and improving the current issues within the sovereign debt architecture. This report addresses the lack of transparency within the current system, how the current system disincentivizes transparency for both borrowers and lenders, and presents a menu of actionable solutions with which stakeholders can begin pursuing a transparency agenda. 

Mon, Jan 31, 2022
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Regional Spotlight: Is Turkey Poised for Recovery or Freefall?


On January 24, 2020, the Bretton Woods Committee hosted a virtual conference, Regional Spotlight: Is Turkey Poised for Recovery or Freefall?  which explored the risks and opportunities facing the Turkish economy in 2020 as it rebounds from protracted currency and debt crises in 2018. Featured speakers included Murat Köprülü, Managing Partner at M.E.

Mon, Jan 27, 2020
Meg Lundsager Event Summary

Regional Spotlight: Emerging Markets Outlook


On March 8, 2019, the Bretton Woods Committee hosted a virtual conference, Regional Spotlight: Emerging Markets Outlook, which explored the risks and opportunities facing emerging markets in light of global geopolitical tension, trade disputes, and monetary policy normalization.

Mon, Mar 18, 2019