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Working paper in academic journal | US uncertainty shocks, credit, production, and prices: The case of fourteen Latin American countries

Working paper in academic journal | US uncertainty shocks, credit, production, and prices: The case of fourteen Latin American countries

We are pleased to share a new publication in the academic journal Research in International Business and Finance, featuring the study: “US uncertainty shocks, credit, production, and prices: The case of fourteen Latin American countries,” authored by Carlos Giraldo, Iader Giraldo-Salazar, Jose E. Gomez-Gonzalez, and Jorge M. Uribe.

Working paper in academic journal | The adoption of fast payment systems (FPS) in Latin America: the role of financial literacy and cash-related beliefs

Working paper in academic journal | The adoption of fast payment systems (FPS) in Latin America: the role of financial literacy and cash-related beliefs

We are pleased to share a new publication in the academic journal International Journal of Bank Marketing. This time, it features the research titled “The adoption of fast payment systems (FPS) in Latin America: the role of financial literacy and cash-related beliefs”, authored by Carlos Giraldo, Iader Giraldo, Mauricio Losada-Otálora, and Nathalie Peña-García.

Press Release | Climate Change and Financial Stability in Focus at 9th Joint RFA Research Seminar

Press Release | Climate Change and Financial Stability in Focus at 9th Joint RFA Research Seminar

On May 16, 2025, the 9th Joint RFA Research Seminar took place in Medellín, co-organized by FLAR, AMRO, and ESM.
The event brought together experts from international financial organizations, central banks, finance ministries, and academia to discuss the impact of climate change on macroeconomic stability, financial system resilience, and public finances and sovereign risk.

New Working Paper | The Impact of Colombia’s Gross Leverage Position in Foreign Exchange Derivatives on Housing Market Stability

New Working Paper | The Impact of Colombia’s Gross Leverage Position in Foreign Exchange Derivatives on Housing Market Stability

Housing prices are among the most crucial determinants of a country’s financial and macroeconomic stability. As a key macroeconomic indicator, they significantly influence both consumption and investment, shaping economic and financial cycles. Given that housing represents a substantial share of household wealth, price fluctuations have far-reaching effects on consumption, savings, and labor market decisions.

FLARblog | Balancing R&D and Financial Stability: Strategic Cuts in Fiscal Consolidation

FLARblog | Balancing R&D and Financial Stability: Strategic Cuts in Fiscal Consolidation

In recent years, fiscal matters have taken center stage in both academic research and economic policy debates. This heightened focus is largely a consequence of the significant rise in public debt levels observed across advanced and emerging economies in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, the sharp increase in inflation experienced in many countries led central banks to implement substantial hikes in policy interest rates.