Global Finance Magazine has released its updated rankings of the world's safest banks, expanding the list from 50 to 100 in 2025 as the banking sector faces increasing volatility and economic challenges due to U.S. tariff policies and competition.

Yale economist Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg has been awarded the prestigious Jean-Jacques Laffont Prize for her contributions to trade and development research. The award was celebrated with a lecture and ceremony in Toulouse.

Harvard University has honored economist Claudia Goldin with her appointment as Samuel W. Morris University Professor. The title of University Professor is one of the highest distinctions a faculty member can receive. This title, introduced in 1935, recognizes individuals whose work transcends multiple disciplines. 

The Leverhulme Trust has awarded £3 million to 30 outstanding researchers, six of which in Economics.

Andy Haldane CBE, former Chief Economist at the Bank of England, has been elected as the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce, succeeding Baroness Lane-Fox. He will assume the role on February 1, 2026. 

The renowned French economist Philippe Aghion will be awarded the 6th Hypatia Prize in a ceremony at Barcelona City Hall in Spring 2026. Recognized for his innovative contributions to economics, Aghion’s work aligns with the city’s commitment to research and innovation. 

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences for 2025 goes to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their work on innovation-driven economic growth. Mokyr receives half the prize for identifying conditions for sustained growth, while Aghion and Howitt jointly receive the other half for their theory of creative destruction. 

Dr. Nicolette Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Marketing at LSE, and Dr. Kiyohito Iigaya, of Columbia University, have been honored with the 2025 Society of Neuroeconomics Early Career Award, recognizing their significant contributions to neuroeconomics.

Professor Dennis Novy from the University of Warwick's Department of Economics has taken up his role as Chief Economist and Director of Analysis at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Shekhar Aiyar has been appointed as the new Director and Chief Executive of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER).

Morningstar, Inc. has agreed to purchase the Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) from the University of Chicago for $375 million.

Anna Breman has been appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, marking a significant step in the bank's reform approach following the departure of Adrian Orr earlier this year. 

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has appointed Martin Blessing to the new position of "Personal Representative for Investment", tasked with positioning Germany as an attractive destination for foreign investment.

Cologne, Germany – Claudia Steinwender, a prominent economist from LMU Munich, has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Hermann Heinrich Gossen Prize for her significant contributions to empirical trade and innovation economics.

The World Trade Organization has announced the appointment of Professor Robert W. Staiger as its new Chief Economist and Director of the Economic Research and Statistics Division. 

At the Paris School of Economics, researchers Paloma Peligry and Grégoire Sempé received the prestigious French Association for Environmental and Resource Economists (FAERE) Award 2025 for their outstanding contributions to the field of economics. This recognition highlights their innovative research and dedication to advancing economic understanding.

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has awarded the 2025 Young Economist Award to three outstanding researchers for their impactful studies on economic issues in Latin America and the Caribbean, showcasing academic excellence and policy relevance in economic development.

In a showcase of innovation and sustainability, start-up teams from Europe’s leading business schools competed at the INNOVA Europe competition, where AcouBatt won the Rising Stars category and Hovanka secured the Young Hopes award.

In a strategic move to enhance the UK government leadership team, the Prime Minister has appointed Darren Jones MP as Chief Secretary and Baroness Minouche Shafik as Chief Economic Advisor, aiming to drive economic growth and address key policy areas.

South Africa has appointed a panel of distinguished economists to address the pressing issue of global wealth inequality as part of its G20 Presidency. The initiative aims to provide comprehensive solutions to counteract the widening wealth gap exacerbated by recent economic shocks.

Seth Colby, Ph.D., has been appointed as Hawaii's Chief State Economist by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). He will oversee data analysis on essential aspects of Hawaii's economy.

President Donald Trump has initiated steps to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, marking a significant political maneuver as he aims to reshape the Fed's direction. Cook's potential removal surfaces amidst broader controversies surrounding monetary policy amid inflationary pressures.

Måns Nilsson, current Executive Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute, has been appointed to the United Nations Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) reports the SEI, bringing his extensive experience in public administration and governance to the important role.