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In Conversation: Prof Lutfey Siddiqi on Banking and Capital Markets

The Bretton Woods Committee is please to Member Spotlight the video interview 'In Conversation: Prof Lutfey Siddiqi on Banking and Capital Markets' in which Siddiqi provides valuable insights into the intricate relationship between risks and the ongoing global transformations.

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. 

Carlyle Appoints Afsaneh M. Beschloss as an Independent Director

Congratulations to BWC member Afsaneh Beschloss for her recent appointment to serve as an independent director on The Carlyle Group's Board of Directors. With a background in sustainable and inclusive investing and roles such as the World Bank's Treasurer, Afsaneh brings a wealth of experience to Carlyle, offering a perspective that can support the firm’s objectives for steady and inclusive growth.

B Peter Rosendorff

The Bretton Woods Committee is pleased to welcome new member, B. Peter Rosendorff.

Rosendorff is a Professor of Politics at New York University with an affiliate appointment at NYU-Aby Dhabi. His research interests include the political economy of terrorism, bilateral trade and investment, sovereign debt, international organizations, and the anti-globalization backlash.

Episode 155: Debt Isn't Everything

The Bretton Woods Committee is pleased to Member Spotlight Paul Sheard's recent guest appearance on the Inside Economics podcast where he and Mark Zandi dug into the February CPI report for the US to talk inflation and how to think about the nation's fiscal deficits. Learn more and listen to Episode 155: Debt isn't Everything

Episode 394: Where Money Comes From with Paul Sheard

The Bretton Woods Committee is pleased to Member Spotlight Paul Sheard's recent guest appearance on the 'unSILOed' podcast hosted by Greg LaBanc. In Episode 394: Where Money Comes From, Paul and Greg chat about the common misconceptions around how money is made and injected into the economy, government debt, and the role of quantitative easing.

China Stuck.

The Bretton Woods Committee is pleased to Member Spotlight Rebecca Patterson's recent publication with News Items exploring China's economic challenges and the limitations it faces in achieving sustained growth. Overall, Rebecca appears to suggests that significant policy changes are needed to address China's growth limitations

Jason Schenker Appointed Adjunct Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

The BWC is pleased to Member Spotlight Jason Schenker and his recent appointment to Adjunct Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Congratulations, Jason, on this wonderful achievement!

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. 

How will ‘friendshoring’ impact global trade in 2024?

The Bretton Woods Committee is pleased to Member Spotlight Hung Tran's recent interview with The Banker for a new article titled "How will ‘friendshoring’ impact global trade in 2024?" 

According to the article, "Trade costs are expected to rise as political proximity increasingly trumps commercial convenience for the US and China."