Roundtable: «BRICS Approaches to the Development of Settlements in National Currencies»
On September 26 from 16:00 to 17:30, a roundtable titled «BRICS Approaches to the Development of Settlements in National Currencies» will be held as part of the activities of the International Thematic Group of the BRICS Network University on Economics.
This event will bring together experts and members of the academic community to discuss current trends and key challenges in developing settlements in national currencies within the BRICS framework.
For participants, this roundtable offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from expert analyses and perspectives on strengthening financial independence, mitigating risks associated with the use of third-party currencies, and advancing mechanisms for mutual settlements.
Speakers
- Bruno de Conti, Professor of Economics, University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
- Alexandra Morozkina, Deputy Dean for Research, Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs; Associate Professor, School of World Economy, HSE University
- Alexey Ponomarenko, Director, International Institute of Statistical Education; Professor, Faculty of Economic Sciences, HSE University
- Anastasia Vyskubina, Head of Online Project Support Department, Directorate for Online Learning, HSE University
Topics for discussion:
- Potential solutions to challenges posed by the current dollar-centric financial system for BRICS countries.
- Strategies to enhance the liquidity of national currencies within BRICS cooperation.
- The potential for establishing a closed multilateral settlement system.
- The role of central bank digital currencies in the process of de-dollarization.
The roundtable will be moderated by Olga Vladimirovna Biryukova, Associate Professor at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, Senior Researcher at the Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies and the Laboratory for Responsible Business, and Academic Director of the «World Economy» educational program.
The event is organized by the Multilateral Strategic Projects Office in cooperation with the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs at HSE University.
The roundtable will be conducted in an expert discussion format. Participants are welcome to attend as audience members.
Working language: English
Date and time: September 26, 2025, 16:00
Venue: Moscow, Malaya Ordynka Street. 17с1 (Conference Hall 106)
Registration: Please contact Irina Kiseleva (iskiseleva@hse.ru) and Ahmed Hammam (ahammam@hse.ru).