· Joachim Nagel Wiki · Deutsche Bundesbank WikiEnsuring the supply of cash – including in times of crisis
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextWelcome message by Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the 2023 symposium "Ensuring the supply of cash – including in times of crisis", Berlin, 15 June 2023.
Why it mattersNagel argues that cash must remain available when electronic payments fail.
Problems raised
- Digital payments attract more attention than cash.
- Electronic payment systems can fail in crises.
- People turn to cash in uncertain times.
Solutions proposed
- Ensure cash supply in all circumstances.
- Strengthen the resilience of cash infrastructure.
- Keep cash available as a payment choice.