The United States Treasury and the World Bank have successfully co-hosted the International Retail Debt Management Symposium on November 20th, 2024. The Symposium is sponsored by the International Retail Debt Management Conference (IRDMC) core countries and held biennially. The core IRDMC membership includes Brazil, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The 2024 event brought together 27 countries with seasoned retail programs and those looking to establish or review existing programs. Representatives of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and students from SIPA Columbia University also participated. The Symposium provided a forum for debt managers to discuss current issues and trends such as product development, distribution channels, market research, and the use of new technology.
The symposium’s topics covered innovative bonds (including ESG), new distribution channels and the role of Fintech, the impact of recent increase in interest rates, and international surveys.
The 2024 edition of the Symposium was organized by the Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation Global Practice in collaboration with the Macroeconomics, Trade & Investment Global Practice. It was held on a hybrid format.
- AGENDA & PRESENTATIONS
8:00 – 8:25 am |
Welcome and Introductions
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8:25 – 9:40 am |
Are sustainable / social / innovative bonds attractive instruments for retail investors?
Presenters
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Break |
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9:45 – 11:00 am |
How are distribution channels to reach out to retail investors evolving? Moderator –Ms. Alyssa Riedl, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Retail Securities Services, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Department of Treasury Presenters
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Break |
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11:05 – 12:05 pm |
How are the changes (increase) in interest rates over the last couple years impacting placement of government bonds to retail investors Moderator –Mr. Leandro Secunho, Senior Debt Specialist, Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment, World Bank Group Presenters
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Break |
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12:10 - 12:50pm
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Sharing lessons on retail debt programs from survey and analytical work Moderator – Mr. Matias Hervera, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation, World Bank Group Presenters
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12:50 – 1:00 pm |
Conclusion / Feedback for Future Session Frederico Gil Sander, Practice Manager, Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment, World Bank Group |
Date: November 20, 2024
Time: 12:01 PM - 12:01 PM ET
Location: Hybrid