MEFMI Combined Forum 2026 Highlights

2026 MEFMI Combined Forum Highlights | AI, Sovereign Information and FX Risk Watch highlights from the 2026 MEFMI Combined Forum, held on 12 October 2026 at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. Under the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics for Macroeconomic and Financial Policy,” the Forum brought together senior policymakers, development partners and financial market experts from across the MEFMI region and beyond. Discussions covered: Building Local FX Derivatives Markets: Policy Considerations and Risk Management Charles Mangin of Crown Agents Bank and Ruurd Brouwer of TCX examined currency mismatches, local currency financing and the foundations needed for effective hedging markets. Governor Lesego Caster Moseki of the Bank of Botswana moderated the discussion. What Investors See: Using AI to Analyze Sovereign Information Filip Mena-Berlin and Alastair MacMahon of BlackRock demonstrated how investors use AI and alternative data to assess economic developments. MEFMI’s Dr Austin Chiumia moderated, with Ms Florette Nakusera serving as discussant. The discussions highlighted practical considerations for member countries, including exchange rate risk, economic data quality and communication with investors. Learn more about MEFMI: https://mefmi.org Subscribe for more discussions and updates on macroeconomic and financial management. #MEFMI #MEFMICombinedForum2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #FinancialMarkets