(PHILADELPHIA, PA / NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – Financial experts from around the world will join the Global Interdependence Center (GIC) for a two-day summit on February 15-16, 2024 in the Bahamas to discuss Climate, Currency, and Central Banking.
Attendees will delve into critical issues encompassing economic growth, the intricate Caribbean banking ecosystem, currency dynamics, and the increasingly pressing matter of climate change risk management. The summit will feature keynote speakers U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller and Governor of The Bank of The Bahamas John A. Rolle.
The summit will be held at the University of The Bahamas in Nassau.
“‘Forward, upward, onward together.’ It’s the motto of The Bahamas and the essence of our mission as we unite this community of policymakers, distinguished academics, and visionary industry leaders to think critically about fiscal policy,” said Jillian Fornito, Executive Director of Global Interdependence Center.
Key Topics to Be Explored:
- Enhancements and Impediments to Economic Growth
- Navigating the Complex Caribbean Banking Ecosystem (U.S. Governance, Payment Systems, De-risking)
- Currency Matters: Bahamian Dollar, U.S. Dollar, Digital Currencies
- Proactive Risk Management in the Era of Climate Change and Weather-Related Disasters (Hurricanes, Rising Sea Levels)
Distinguished Speakers:
- Dave Altig, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
- Danielle DiMartino Booth, Chief Strategist, QI Research
- Michael Drury, Chief Economist, McVean Trading & Investments
- Don Rissmiller, Partner, Strategas Research Partners
- David Kotok, CIO, Cumberland Advisors
- Lisa McIntire Shaw, Founding Partner of Cygnus Asset Management, LLC
Registration for this event is open to the public: https://www.interdependence.org/events/browse/climate-currency-and-central-banking-university-of-the-bahamas/
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About the Global Interdependence Center (GIC)
The Global Interdependence Center (GIC) brings together a network of international experts in policymaking, central banking, industry, and academia to explore issues and policies concerning global interdependence that impacts world economies and quality of life. GIC convenes conferences and roundtable discussions, both domestically and internationally, to identify and address emerging global issues. For more information, visit GIC’s website at interdependence.org.
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