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.

Dr. Richard Whittle has been appointed Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy at the University of Salford’s Business School, focusing on responsible AI and economic transformation.

Lord Meghnad Desai, a celebrated economist and member of the House of Lords, has passed away at the age of 85. His contributions to economic thought and public policy were instrumental in shaping modern economics.

The Portuguese government has announced the nomination of Alvaro Santos Pereira as the next governor of the central bank, succeeding Mario Centeno, whose term ended in July. Pereira, chief economist at the OECD, must undergo parliamentary questioning before his appointment. Centeno's tenure faced criticism for perceived lack of independence after transitioning from finance minister to central bank governor.

Professor Jagjit Chadha from the Faculty of Economics at Cambridge has been appointed a Fellow of Gresham College.

The Euro Area Business Cycle Network (EABCN) has taken responsibility for updating the Euro Area Business Cycle Dating Committee’s (EABCDC) Area Wide Model (AWM) database, originally managed by the ECB. This move aims to enhance the availability of the data for research on the euro area business cycle, with plans for updates twice yearly.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Rodrigo Valdes as the new Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department, effective immediately. Valdes, who succeeds the retiring Vicky Sterlini, brings extensive experience in economic policy and fiscal management.

David López Salido has been appointed as the Director General of Economy at Spain's national bank, while Galo Nuño will take on the role of Director General of Institutional, European and Transparency Relations at Banco de España.

Dr. Dominik Steinkühler has been appointed as the new Head of Group Development and Economics at KfW, effective September 1, 2025. He succeeds Dr. Susanne Maurenbrecher, who will become General Manager in October.

Mark Calabria has been appointed as the chief statistician by the White House, succeeding Karin Orvis. The move was announced by Calabria himself via X, and reported by Washington news outlet FedScoop. 

Teresa Garcia-Milà, a prominent figure in the economic sector, has been elected as the new President of Cercle d’Economia, marking a significant milestone in her career. The news was announced by Barcelona School of Economics, which she leads as General Director. Her leadership and contributions in the economic field also earned her a spot on Forbes' prestigious Top 100 list of most influential women in Catalonia.

Dorothea Rosskopf and Lee Jae-hyeong have been announced as winners in the Korea Times' 21st Economic Essay Contest, showcasing exemplary work in the field of economics.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced Alena Wabitsch from the University of Oxford as the winner of the 2025 Young Economist Prize. 

Hydro-Québec has announced the appointment of Claudine Bouchard as its new President and CEO. With over 25 years of experience at the company, Bouchard's leadership will focus on advancing the Action Plan 2035 and leading prominent infrastructure projects.

James Benford joins ONS as the new Director General for Economic, Social, and Environmental Statistics, bringing expertise to enhance economic data quality.

The Economic Science Association (ESA) has announced its 2025 Award Winners, together with its newest fellows.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Aya Suzuki as the new Senior Vice-Rector of the United Nations University.

Lawrence D. Bobo has announced his resignation as Harvard's Dean of Social Science, citing personal matters as the reason. David Cutler, an economics professor, will take over as interim dean for the next two academic years during a period of budget constraints, reports the Harvard Crimson, a college newspaper.

The Complete University Guide has published its 2026 league table for undergraduate Economics programs at UK universities, offering prospective students valuable insights into the best institutions to consider for their economics studies. As last year, the University of Cambridge tops the table.