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Across the world, countries are struggling to cope with the fallout from the pandemic. Global debt, both in the public and private sector, rose at an unprecedented pace. The Institute of International Finance has warned of a “debt tsunami” that could bring “significant adverse implications for economic activity.” Is the current debt build-up planting the seeds of the next crisis and, if so, what should we do to prevent it?
COVID-19 impacts are deepening existing inequalities and exposing new vulnerabilities in economics and finance. In 2021, through a series of online conversations, the Salzburg Global Finance Forum enabled critical thinking on systemic risks and strategic opportunities as well as to support sector leaders and policymakers to deliver bold strategies for the post-pandemic world.
This program was supported in part by the Jacques Delors Lectureship endowment fund.
Time: 90 minutes
Plenary Discussion: Industry experts opened with candid insights, leading discussions around the main topic.
Breakout Discussions: Smaller group discussions on subtopics were moderated by Salzburg Global staff and Fellows, allowing for deeper dives and wider debate.
Virtual Coffee Breaks: Small, regular meetups beyond the webinars will enable participants to continue the conversations beyond the formal programming.
This program is open for registration from all interested parties. We especially welcome the participation of senior and rising leaders from financial services firms (including commercial and investment banks, asset managers, private equity and pension funds, and fintech companies), supervisory and regulatory authorities, public policy leaders and professional service providers (including law firms and consultancies).
Peer dialogue with speakers will provide participants with broader regional perspectives, industry-relevant insights and specific policy recommendations thus strengthening their ability to lead though the disrupted forces accelerated by the Covid-19 crisis.
