IMF Official Discusses Global Debt Risks and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
What happened
Dan Katz, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, spoke at a meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Athens on November 12, 2026. Katz noted that while the global economy has shown resilience, the benefits of growth remain uneven across different economies.
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Why it matters
Katz warned that interest-rate normalization increases potential returns for sovereign wealth funds but also raises government borrowing and debt-service costs. He advised that investment managers must examine underlying supply-chain dependencies, as portfolios may appear diversified while remaining exposed to common vulnerabilities like chip shortages or shipping route disruptions.
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Who's involved
- Dan KatzSpoke at the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds meeting.
- International Forum of Sovereign Wealth FundsHosted the meeting where Dan Katz spoke.
- International Monetary FundInstitution where Dan Katz holds the position of First Deputy Managing Director.
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Dan Katz
American lawyer, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund since October 2025, chief of staff to the United States secretary of the treasury from January to October 2025
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International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds
Nonprofit international organisation
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