Financial Regulation

Well-balanced financial regulation is key to ensure the smooth functioning of capital markets, protect financial systems from shocks, and address emerging challenges such as cryptocurrencies. Effective regulation can occur through legislation, such as beneficial ownership regulation, or through more structural reform efforts, for instance the EU’s Capital Markets Union. Tighter integration of the financial infrastructure between global economies can help promote innovation and growth and ensure stability in the financial system.

New laws in Saudi Arabia support women in business, and society is catching up quickly

New Atlanticist Mar 13, 2023

The Fed’s tightening is a recipe for global volatility. Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse is just the start.

By Martin Mühleisen

In this volatile environment, it may take less than a historic shock to cause severe disruption. Governments and central banks around the world better be prepared.
Economy & Business Financial Regulation
New laws in Saudi Arabia support women in business, and society is catching up quickly

UkraineAlert Feb 9, 2023

Countering Russian threats to global financial security

By Benton Coblentz

Russia and its proxies have long exploited the rules-based global financial system for their personal gain and in service of Moscow’s geopolitical strategy, but the invasion of Ukraine has sparked calls for counter measures.
Conflict Corruption
New laws in Saudi Arabia support women in business, and society is catching up quickly

Econographics Jan 26, 2023

Global Sanctions Dashboard: How sanctions will further squeeze the Russian economy in 2023

By Charles Lichfield, Maia Nikoladze, and Castellum.AI

The effects of sanctions on the Russian economy; Venezuela’s pursuit of lifting energy sanctions; the plans for screening EU-US outbound investment going into China.
China Europe & Eurasia

Content

Event Recap

Oct 3, 2022

New laws in Saudi Arabia support women in business, and society is catching up quickly

By Amira Attia

On September 28, the Atlantic Council’s empowerME initiative held a discussion on regulations and laws that impact women in business in Saudi Arabia.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Transcript

Sep 28, 2022

Full transcript: Paolo Gentiloni on signs the West’s sanctions on Russia are working—and the new packages on the way

By Atlantic Council

The European Commissioner for Economy explained that to navigate today's troubled waters, the United States and European Union will need to stick together.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Transcript

Sep 28, 2022

Full transcript: Christine Lagarde on fighting inflation, coordinating monetary policy, and creating a digital euro

By Atlantic Council

ECB President Christine Lagarde struck a decisive tone Wednesday during the Atlantic Council and Atlantik-Brücke’s Frankfurt Forum on US-European GeoEconomics—pledging to bring prices under control through consistent and deliberate policy.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Sep 22, 2022

The dollar has some would-be rivals. Meet the challengers.

By Ananya Kumar, Josh Lipsky

What are the realistic alternatives to the dollar that US and allied policymakers should be paying attention to? And how can they respond?

China Digital Currencies

New Atlanticist

Sep 16, 2022

How long before there’s a digital dollar?

By Atlantic Council experts

Experts from our GeoEconomics Center break down the new Treasury Department recommendations on digital assets.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Testimony

Sep 14, 2022

The Atlantic Council’s Wazim Mowla Provides Testimony at US House Financial Services Committee Hearing on Caribbean Financial Inclusion

By Wazim Mowla

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Assistant Director Wazim Mowla testifies to the House Committee on Financial Services regarding financial inclusion in the Caribbean

Caribbean Digital Currencies

Econographics

Sep 8, 2022

Global Sanctions Dashboard: Sanctioning soars across the board

By Charles Lichfield, Maia Nikoladze, and Castellum.AI

Iran nuclear deal negotiations; Russia's domestic sanctions against terrorism and extremism; Latin America drug trafficking sanctions.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

New Atlanticist

Aug 30, 2022

Deal or no deal, Chinese firms will still ditch Wall Street

By Jeremy Mark

Despite a recent US-China agreement designed to end a decade-long auditing dispute, the era of Chinese firms' unfettered access to US equity markets is ending.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Aug 25, 2022

Delisting Chinese companies from the New York Stock Exchange: Signs of decoupling

By Hung Tran

China’s decision to delist five companies from the NYSE is motivated by its unwillingness to comply with US regulations.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Aug 24, 2022

Delayed but not defeated: The road ahead for a global minimum corporate tax

By Jeff Goldstein

Although the implementation process has been rocky and delayed, the incentives and motivation to move forward do exist, and the global minimum corporate tax is likely to advance.

Economy & Business European Union
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Experts

Fellow

Stephanie Connor

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Financial Crimes & Illicit Trade

Staff

Lize de Kruijf

Program Assistant, Economic Statecraft Initiative

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Dutch Economy & Business

Millennium fellow

Oumar Diallo

Director, Fintech and Innovation, Financial Markets Authority

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

Staff

Kimberly Donovan

Director, Economic Statecraft Initiative

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Fellow

Matthew L. Ekberg

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Economy & Business Financial Crimes & Illicit Trade

Fellow

Christy Goldsmith Romero

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoEconomics Center

Digital Currencies Economy & Business
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Events

Flagship Event Fri, December 11, 2026 • 8:30 am ET

2026 Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

The Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics is an annual flagship convening focused on issues at the nexus of economics, finance, foreign policy, and national security.
Digital Policy Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia European Union