Hosted by Professor Itay Goldstein, this limited series takes a deep dive into the cutting-edge insights and pioneering perspectives of innovation experts in the finance industry. Discover the dynamic landscape of financial thought leadership as we explore concepts, groundbreaking research, and predictions that are shaping the future of finance.
Part One: The Future of Banking
Professor Itay Goldstein is joined by Hyun Song Shin, economic adviser and head of research at the Bank for International Settlements, and Loretta Mester, former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Together, they explore the 2023 banking crisis, focusing on the collapse of Credit Suisse, Silicon Valley Bank, and other small to mid-level banks, while analyzing regulatory gaps and future protections for the banking system.
Part Two: New Phenomena in Behavioral and Social Investing
Professor Itay Goldstein interviews Bloomberg columnist Matt Levine to examine the GameStop and AMC meme stock sagas and the powerful influence of social media on market events. The discussion highlights the role of behavioral finance in shaping investor actions and how social trends can disrupt financial markets on a global scale.
Part Three: The Regulatory Challenges of AI in Finance
Professor Itay Goldstein is joined by Tobias Adrian, financial counselor and director of the International Monetary Fund, to explore the regulatory challenges posed by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in finance.
Part Four: The Future of Financial Technology
Professor Itay Goldstein is joined by FinTech leaders Michelle Lai, board member of Electric Coin Co and Wharton alumna, and Alesia Haas, CFO of Coinbase to discuss how we arrived at this moment in FinTech history, and what innovations we can expect to see as financial technology continues to progress.