Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems

Projects

This research initiative, jointly launched by the World Economic Forum and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, explores the future of global fintec...

With the proportion of the world’s population over 60 doubling in the next 30 years, current retirement systems are not fit for the reality of unprecedented longevity and shifting work and health outcomes.   Join the ...

The global financial system is undergoing several simultaneous transformations. Digitalization and democratizations are reshaping how capital markets operate. Both investors and corporate issuers have changing needs a...

Biodiversity loss represents an unprecedented systemic portfolio risk for investors as $44 trillion of economic value generation is moderately or highly dependent on nature and the services it provides. Furthermore, p...

As established and emerging technologies continue to reshape financial services at a rapid pace, inherently new potential systemic risks are emerging. In response, the Forum’s Future of Financial and Monetary Systems ...

The Future of Real Estate – Pathways for Industry Recovery and Transition.  Buildings and cities are vital to societies and economies. They are the vehicles through which people live their lives: they bring people to...

Trillions of dollars in investment will be required to transition the global economy to net zero emissions and avert a climate catastrophe. This represents a massive opportunity for capital providers. However, many of...

China's financial system is undergoing pivotal transformation: The country is removing shareholding limits on foreign ownership of securities, insurance and fund management firms and also scrapping entry barriers and ...

This project aims to foster full access to, and use of, affordable financial services for the underserved through digital means. It will accomplish this through regional activities focusing on:Digital inclusion: Incre...