SEOUL, November 05 (AJP) - Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong will travel to Basel, Switzerland, on Thursday to attend a meeting of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) governors.
During his visit, Lee will join discussions with fellow central bankers on the global economy and financial markets. As a BIS director, he will also take part in meetings of the board and the Economic Consultative Committee. In his capacity as chair of the Committee on the Global Financial System, he is expected to lead talks on international financial stability and policy coordination.
Following the meetings in Basel, Lee will head to Singapore to participate in the 10th Singapore FinTech Festival, one of the world’s largest gatherings for financial technology. Scheduled to speak on a panel, he plans to present the Bank of Korea’s digital currency project, and discuss the evolving role of central bank digital currencies in the global financial landscape.
The festival, to be held from Nov. 12 to 14 at the Singapore Expo, will bring together central bank governors, policymakers, and executives from leading financial and fintech companies. Lee plans to return to Seoul on Nov. 13.
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