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Watch Now: Sarah Hammer Talks AI Use Cases, Point Zero, and More on a New Episode of Macro Matters
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming financial services, but where will it have the greatest impact? Recorded live at Point Zero Forum in Zurich, this episode…
Read Our New Backgrounder on IMF Surveillance and the Upcoming Review
Following recent criticism from its largest shareholder, the IMF is undertaking a Comprehensive Surveillance Review in 2026 that will shape how it monitors and advises…
Read Our New Explainer on the President’s FY27 Budget Request
In a new Explainer, BWC Members Eli Whitney Debevoise II and Brian Bombassaro break down what the administration’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request means for…
Watch Now: Gerry Rice Shares His Takeaways from an Eventful Spring Meetings 2026
In the wake IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, Gerry Rice joins Emily Slater to unpack a week shaped by geopolitical tension, fragile economic…
BWC Announces New Leadership Appointments
We are pleased to announce the appointment of six new global economic, financial, and political leaders to our Advisory Council leadership body. To the Advisory…
Read Our New Publication: The Use of Generative AI to Provide Financial Advice: Opportunities and Risks
The Use of Generative AI to Provide Financial Advice: Opportunities and Risks examines how generative AI is reshaping financial advice. The opportunities are significant. Operating…
BWC Launches New Policy Initiative on Rebuilding International Cooperation
The global economy is entering a more shock‑prone era, increasingly shaped by fragmentation and strategic bilateralism. Against this backdrop, global growth and stability depend on…
New BWC Blog: IFIs and Insurance Partnerships for Development
As the BWIs continue to look into mobilizing private capital, BWC is leveraging its unique position across public and private sectors to explore how stronger…
Watch Now: Circle’s Heath Tarbert Talks All Things Stablecoins on Macro Matters
Stablecoins are no longer experimental; they are becoming a core part of global finance, raising new questions about regulation, monetary sovereignty, and the future of…
Read Our New Publication: A Global Framework for Tokenized Assets
Tokenization is reshaping the global financial landscape, offering near-instant settlement, fractional ownership, and reduced costs. But as these digital assets transcend borders, global coordination is…
New Stablecoins Research from BWC’s Bill Dudley and Nellie Liang in Brookings
BWC Chair William C. Dudley, who led BWC’s work on stablecoins, has published new research on the topic with Nellie Liang. Building on the recently…
Listen to the New Episode of Macro Matters with Susan Segal on the Future of Latin America
Latin America finds itself in a pivotal moment. Fresh from CAF’s Economic Forum in Panama City, this episode of Macro Matters explores how the region…
Read BWC’s End-of-Year Newsletter: Our 2025 Highlights, How to Get Involved, and What’s Ahead for BWC
It’s been a year defined by growth, innovation, and transformation for the Bretton Woods Committee. The global economy is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and…
New BWC Backgrounder: Stablecoins Go Mainstream by William C. Dudley
A new BWC Backgrounder examines the growing role of stablecoins in the financial system and the policy questions they continue to raise. Written by BWC…
BWC’s Annual Report 2024-2025 is out now!
We’re pleased to share the Bretton Woods Committee’s 2024–2025 Annual Report! This year’s report highlights the conversations we convened, the ideas we elevated, and the…
New Publication Available Now: Governing Artificial Intelligence Across the Global Financial System
BWC’s latest publication, Governing Artificial Intelligence Across the Global Financial System, is the first paper from our Artificial Intelligence Working Group. Artificial Intelligence is already reshaping…