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Former General Manager of the BIS, Former Governor of the Bank of Mexico, Former Secretary of Finance and Credit for Mexico, Renowned Economist
Agustín Carstens brings a rare perspective on the architecture of global finance, shaped by his tenure as General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements. Drawing on his leadership at the BIS, Mr. Carstens offers audiences clear, forward-looking insight into global monetary stability, institutional trust, and the future architecture of the financial system. With deep expertise spanning policy, innovation, and technology, Carstens is uniquely positioned to help leaders understand how financial systems are evolving—and what it will take to ensure resilience in a rapidly changing global economy.
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Drawing on his tenure as General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, Agustín Carstens delivers an insider’s view of how the global financial system is being reshaped—not only by economic forces, but by innovation, technology, and institutional design. As the former head of the BIS, he was at the center of global coordination among central banks during a period marked by inflationary pressures, geopolitical fragmentation, and rapid digital transformation.
Carstens explores the evolving role of central banks in safeguarding trust and stability while embracing innovation. He examines the rise of digital money, cryptocurrencies, and stablecoins; the development of new financial infrastructure through initiatives such as the BIS Innovation Hub; and the concept of the “finternet” as a foundation for a more resilient, efficient, and inclusive global financial system. With clarity and candor, he explains how sound policy frameworks, cross-border cooperation, and responsible technological adoption will determine whether markets emerge stronger—or more vulnerable—in the years ahead.
This forward-looking discussion offers audiences a rare perspective from one of the world’s leading architects of the modern financial system, focused not only on today’s risks, but on building the institutions and systems that will define the future of global finance.
Mr. Carstens can deliver his remarks in Spanish or English.
Agustín Carstens served as General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)—often called the central bank for central banks—from December 1, 2017 to June 30, 2025. During his tenure, he led the institution through a period of rapid technological change, strengthening global monetary cooperation while advancing work on financial innovation, digital currency, and the future architecture of the international financial system.
Before joining the BIS, he was Governor of the Bank of Mexico (2010–2017). During that time, he was also a member of the BIS Board (2011–2017) and chaired both the Global Economy Meeting and the Economic Consultative Committee (2013–2017). He also chaired the International Monetary and Financial Committee, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) policy advisory committee, from 2015 to 2017.
Mr. Carstens began his career at the Bank of Mexico in 1980. He later served as Executive Director at the IMF (1999–2000), Mexico’s Deputy Finance Minister (2000–2003), and Deputy Managing Director at the IMF (2003–2006). From 2006 to 2009, he was Mexico’s Finance Minister.
He was also a member of the Financial Stability Board (2010–2025) and the Group of Thirty.
Mr. Carstens holds both an MA and a PhD in economics from the University of Chicago.
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