Current Account with Clay Lowery

Hot topics in the financial industry from a U.S. politics and policy point of view.

Author: Institute of International Finance

Each week, Clay Lowery at the Institute of International Finance highlights current issues in international finance and economics through the lens of U.S. policy and politics. Clay and his guests explain what to watch in the coming week, and deep-dive into some of the most important topics facing the financial industry, and our world.
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Episode 130 – The Three Rs of International Finance: Rapid Growth, Resilience and Reengineering - with IIF CEO Tim Adams
Episode 130
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

In this episode of Current Account, Clay is joined by Tim Adams, President and CEO of the IIF, to kick off the new year with a forward-looking discussion on the forces set to shape global finance in 2026 as financial leaders prepare for the IIF’s annual board meetings and convene in Davos. Drawing on Tim’s extensive global engagement with policymakers and industry leaders, the conversation explores the macro forces most likely to matter in the year ahead, from geoeconomic risk and innovation to growth opportunities and overlooked vulnerabilities. Clay and Tim also discuss the regulatory themes expected to shape strategy in 2026, including how financial institutions can navigate fragmentation in trade, sanctions, and industrial policy without overreacting. The episode concludes with practical guidance for financial services leaders planning for the year ahead, as well as a look at what to expect from on-the-ground conversations at Davos and how increased U.S. engagement could influence the broader World Economic Forum agenda. This IIF Podcast was hosted by Clay Lowery, Executive Vice President, Research and Policy, with production and research contributions from Christian Klein, Digital Graphics and Production Associate and Miranda Silverman, Senior Program Assistant.