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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.

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. 

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).

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. 

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.

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.