Jacques de Larosière

Jacques de Larosière is a prominent French economist and banker, known for his influential role in European and global financial policy. Born in 1929, he served as the Governor of the Bank of France and later as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He played a key role in shaping economic reforms during the 1980s and has contributed significantly to discussions on financial stability and regulation. Larosière is also recognized for his work on the Larosière Report, which proposed reforms for the European financial system following the 2008 financial crisis, promoting better oversight and prevention of future crises.