Global Future Council on the Future of Resilient Financial Systems
Global Future Council on the Future of Resilient Financial Systems

Council mission and objectives
The global financial system is facing severe uncertainty as central banks exit support measures in their fight against inflation. Geopolitical tensions and climate stress continue to exert pressure on system actors, while new technologies reshape the competitive landscape, introducing new opportunities and risks. How can the financial system facilitate the shift to a “new normal” while ensuring that stakeholders build institutions that are resilient but agile, green and ever more inclusive?
Co-Chairs
Amelia Ng, Chief Executive Officer, Olea
Steffen Kern, Chief Economist and Head of Risk Analysis, European Securities and Markets Authority
Council Managers
Marie Penelope Nezurugo, Research and Analysis Specialist, World Economic Forum
Matt Strahan, Research and Analysis Specialist, Real Estate, World Economic Forum
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