Lorenzo Bini Smaghi
Lorenzo Bini Smaghi is an Italian economist and banker who served as a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank from 2005 to 2011. He is known for his expertise in monetary policy and financial markets, and has held various academic and advisory roles in European economic institutions. Recently, he was in the news for his critical views on a proposed Italian budget amendment that could undermine the independence of the Bank of Italy regarding its gold reserves.
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Lorenzo Bini Smaghi commented on the political debate regarding Italy's gold reserves.
Italiens Goldreserven: Wem gehört der Milliarden-Schatz?
Switzerland· 2025-12-12
Lorenzo Bini Smaghi, an Italian economist and banker, stated that the proposal by the Italian government contradicts European treaties and lacks basic economic logic.
Μύθοι και αλήθειες για τον χρυσό των κεντρικών τραπεζών
Greece· 2025-12-04
