Objective and topics: The European banking sector and financial system have evolved greatly over the last decade. Fundamental changes include the adoption of new technology in the provision of banking services, disintermediation, financial liberalisation, the emergence of new financial...

This conference will provide an opportunity for researchers to discuss a wide range of theoretical and empirical issues regarding alternative options central banks face when defining their price stability objective. Research papers on the optimal level of inflation; on the zero bound on nominal...

Topics: • Payments and monetary stability • Payments and the macroeconomy • Systemic risk in payments • The future of payments • Recent developments in market infrastructure • Recent developments in payment economics • The role of central banks in payments

Topics: - Are the near-term risks for growth, inflation, and interest rates all on the upside? - How much have financial risks risen in recent months? - Is China an accident waiting to happen—especially after the 2008 Olympics? - Which are the next hot emerging markets? - How are companies...

The conference will cover a broad range of issues, and suitable topics include, but are not limited to: - Interaction between monetary policy and asset markets (housing markets and stock markets) - Asset market volatility and the role of learning in asset price behaviour - Stability of asset...

Topic: The World Economy: A Mild Slowdown or Something More Problematic?

Global Insight's experts will present their current assessments of the developments and trends of the maquiladora industry in Mexico. They will also discuss their views regarding the outlook for the Mexican, U.S., and world economies and their impact on the maquiladora industry. In addition to...

Conference speakers will focus on the implications for business and governments and adress such questions as: - Will global growth remain robust, and allow Europe to sustain stronger growth? - What is Europe doing to overcome its structural problems and achieve the Lisbon objectives? - Could...