Central Banks Webinar Takeaways | Nasdaq Financial Technology

Addressing current challenges now will help central banks capitalize. Cultural resistance, fragmented regulatory environments and skills gaps continue to slow adoption. The panel called for continued investment in education, change management and ecosystem partnerships.

Østergaard emphasized that transformation is not just about technology but also about people. The skill sets required today are different from those of five or ten years ago, and central banks must adapt accordingly.

Ecosystem-wide collaboration and change is needed to support modern reserve management operations and modern markets. To start, central banks can prioritize these themes:

• Strategic vision: Clear goals and phased implementation plans.
• Cloud-native infrastructure: Scalable, secure platforms that support mission-critical operations.
• AI integration: Predictive analytics and automation with human oversight.
• Digital asset readiness: Operational models for tokenized bonds and collateral, CBDCs long-term.
• Community collaboration: Shared best practices and innovation forums.

Nasdaq remains committed to supporting central banks on their modernization journey—providing technology, insights and partnership models that enable transformation at scale.

As markets evolve, central banks are poised to have a pivotal say in the shape of tomorrow’s financial landscape. By embracing change, they can drive outcomes in reserve management, risk management and monetary policy operations that enable them to by more agile, efficient and future-forward. Yet, as panelists mentioned, successful transformation hinges not only on access to technology but also strategic resources, industry expertise and shared knowledge.

Nasdaq Calypso for Central Banks supports institutions on both sides. With a single automated platform, central banks can support operations across a range of asset classes with robust risk, treasury and collateral management functions, helping central banks navigate dynamic market conditions with agility and confidence. The annual Nasdaq Calypso Central Bank User Forum also brings our customers together in a unique setting to exchange experiences, discuss global themes with peers and learn about the Nasdaq Calypso roadmap.

Learn more about Nasdaq Calypso for Central Banks here.