Chief Investment Office, Deutsche Bank International Private Bank
Sep. 14, 2020

Our latest report looks at the operation and implications of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) for central banks, individuals and governments. 

 

This CIO Special assesses the likely benefits of CBDC, including increased transaction speed, security and transparency as well as analysing how they could help improve the efficiency of monetary policy.

 

CBDC are currently being assessed by several central banks, and despite some major concerns, may soon become part of all our lives – this is a topic that will become increasingly important.

 

 

To download a PDF of the full report, please click here.


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