Policy Panel | “The Next Financial Crisis?”

The panel provides a high-level, expert discussion on financial stability risks, drawing on the extensive experience of the participants. The arguments are well-structured and grounded in institutional knowledge, making the content highly credible. The discussion is particularly strong in identifying specific, plausible risk channels, such as private credit and stablecoins, and in highlighting the systemic shift from bank-based to market-based finance. However, the format is a panel discussion rather than a rigorous academic analysis, so the claims are not backed by formal evidence or data. The panellists rely on anecdotal observations and stylized facts, which, while informative, lack the depth of a peer-reviewed study. The discussion also tends to focus on risks without offering detailed policy solutions, which may leave viewers wanting more actionable insights. The adéquation between title and content is excellent, as the panel directly addresses the question of the next financial crisis. The presence of a public Q&A session adds value, allowing for clarification and expansion of key points. Overall, the video is a valuable resource for understanding current financial stability concerns from a central bank perspective, but it should be complemented with more detailed research for a comprehensive understanding.

The title accurately reflects the content: a policy panel discussing potential sources of the next financial crisis.

8/10

High-level panel with senior policymakers and academics, discussing financial stability risks. Arguments are well-structured and grounded in institutional experience, but the format is a discussion rather than a peer-reviewed analysis.

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• 00:00Introduction by Isabel Schnabel, setting the stage for the panel.
• 03:00Schnabel reviews recent financial stress episodes and common fragilities.
• 10:00Klaas Knot begins his remarks on the likely causes of the next financial crisis.
• 15:00Knot discusses the risks from private credit, including opacity and concentration.
• 20:00Knot analyzes stablecoins and their potential for runs.
• 25:00Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas begins his remarks on public debt and fiscal dominance.
• 30:00Gourinchas discusses the role of central banks and the constraints from high public debt.
• 35:00Panel discussion on the shift to non-bank financial intermediation and liquidity risks.
• 40:00Q&A session begins, addressing questions from the audience.
• 50:00Discussion on the impact of AI and technological innovation on financial stability.

• ECB Annual Research Conference Programme — Official conference programme providing context for the panel.
• Conference Sessions Playlist — Playlist of all sessions from the conference, including this panel.

• IMF Global Financial Stability Report — The IMF's flagship report on global financial stability, which often discusses NBFI and financial risks.

• Optimistic view on financial stability — Some economists argue that the financial system is more resilient than feared, citing strong bank capital and regulatory reforms. This panel focuses on risks, potentially overlooking these strengths.