· François Villeroy de Galhau Wiki · Banque de France Wiki"Where there is danger, a rescuing element grows as well"
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextSpeech of François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, at the Paris Finance Forum, Paris, 10 June 2025.
Why it mattersThe French governor proposes a pilot stress test covering banks, insurers and funds together.
Problems raised
- US protectionism weakened the global outlook.
- Links between finance sectors create systemic risks.
- Europe risks the middle technology trap.
Solutions proposed
- Run a pilot systemic stress test across banks, insurers and funds.
- Invest in disruptive innovation.
- Build a genuine Savings and Investments Union.