Member Views

How Can the Global South Navigate Geopolitical Rivalry and Geoeconomic Fragmentation?

The BWC is pleased to Member Spotlight a recent policy brief by BWC member Hung Tran published with the Policy Center for the New South examining how geopolitical tensions complicate development challenges for the Global South, navigate trade fragmentation with ambiguous roles from China and Russia, and promote developing countries to assess major powers' strategies for informed decision-making.

Zurich Insurance Group

This Member Monday we spotlight new organizational member, Zurich Insurance Group.

Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurance company providing a range of insurance products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutions worldwide as well as offering prevention services such as those that promote wellbeing and climate resilience.​

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

Goldman Sachs’s Chief Economist Has Nailed Big Calls. Here’s His Next One.

The BWC is delighted to Member Spotlight our organizational member Goldman Sachs, in the latest Wall Street Journal article titled "Goldman Sachs’s Chief Economist Has Nailed Big Calls. Here’s His Next One." The insightful commentary includes a number of references to BWC Chair Bill Dudley.

“Connector economies” and the fractured state of foreign direct investment

The Bretton Woods Committee is pleased to Member Spotlight Hung Tran and his recent publication with the Atlantic Council discussing how heightened geopolitical rivalry has led to geoeconomic fragmentation, which is evident not only in world trade but also in the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI).

Yemen economic spoils spat revs Red Sea rage

The Bretton Woods Committee is pleased to Member Spotlight an article by Gary Kleiman discussing the economic and humanitarian situation in Yemen against the backdrop of recent Red Sea shipping raids. It highlights the ongoing conflict between the Iran-aligned Houthis in the North and the internationally recognized government backed by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in the South.

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.

China must shield the rest of its economy from the property contagion

The Bretton Woods Committee is proud to Member Spotlight a recent opinion article authored by BWC Vice-Chair William Rhodes and Group of 30 Executive Director Stuart Mackintosh. The article emphasizes the imperative for China to safeguard the broader economy from the property contagion. Their suggestions include advocating for short-term resilience and endorsing Beijing's consideration of allowing developers to face consequences.

2024 - An Overall Positive Start

As of January, evolving global macro-financial indicators suggest a promising beginning to 2024. This comes amidst a context where inflationary pressures are easing, affecting short-term monetary policy prospects, and where there's notable resilience to ongoing risk factors.

Attaining Ajay Banga’s New Bank Vision – Mainstreaming Partnerships with Civil Society

President Ajay Banga has huge ambitions for the World Bank. But are they likely to impact climate change, reduce poverty, and strengthen prosperity? Or will they amount to no more than fine phrases in speeches and reports?

Sovereign debt workouts need knocking into shape

The BWC is pleased to Member Spotlight a recent article by Reuters featuring a proposal regarding sovereign debt workouts from BWC Member Hung Tran.