The paper, adapted from the speech given by Adair Turner at the Cass Business School in February 2013, examines the causes of the financial crisis and the post crisis recession. The paper urges central bank and government policymakers to think outside the box for soutions, even to consider previously taboo policy options.

ISpeaking at the 66th Annual CFA Institute Annual Conference, Group of Thirty member Tharman Shanmurgaratnam discussed the global economy’s successful progress over the past year. However, Minister Tharman emphasized the need for deeper reform and fiscal consolidation beyond monetary policy to avoid risk of stagnation and raise long-term growth potential.

In his latest piece on Project Syndicate, Martin Feldstein argues that China's key leadership appointments suggest a commitment to pro-market reforms. He reasons the new leadership's policies will "shift from heavy industry to greater reliance on consumption and services".

In a recent opinion piece in the Financial Times, Group of Thirty member Larry Summers argues political gridlock is not at the root of government inaction. Summers counters that not all "progress comes from legislation," and therefore, America's problems are not based on structural obstacles but rather a lack of vision.

Group of Thirty emeritus member Jacques de Larosière offers insight into the recently released Bretton Woods transcripts. De Larosière sets the scene for this historic conference, providing brief commentary on both participants and their discussions.

In a recent opinion piece in the New York Times, Chairman of the Group of Thirty, Jean-Claude Trichet, argues what we are witnessing in Europe is "a global crisis of the advanced economies" with the "epicenter of sovereign tensions" within the eurozone. He applauds the efforts of European governments and the ECB in maintaining stability within the area and states the success of the eurozone will depend on its effectiveness in creating a political union.

In his most recent opinion piece in the Washington Post, Group of Thirty member Martin Feldstein stated that instituting a two percent cap on tax deductions would serve as an alternate way to curtail government spending. If enacted, the tax policy, he argues, would result in a $2.1 trillion deficit reduction over the next decade.

On February 11th, the Group of Thirty released its latest report on long-term finance in London. Below, please find links to various TV news coverage of the release:

In a recent speech at the Ivey business school at Western University in London, Ontario, Group of Thirty member Mark Carney said banks should focus on rebuilding trust in their institutions. He calls on banks to actively embrace regulatory reform to promote confidence within the banking industry.