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The book gives an overview of the implications of population ageing on economic development and financial systems. It describes several challenges which the ageing process poses for central banks, giving special consideration to the situation in Europe. The first two chapters discuss the relationship between ageing and saving and between ageing and international capital flows. Other chapters consider the possible implications for financial markets. The final part raises issues which are of particular relevance for central banks, namely ageing and financial stability and how ageing will affect monetary policy.

Ageing, Financial Markets and Monetary Policy

Ageing, financial markets and monetary policy - a summary.- 1.- Ageing and Saving in Europe.- Discussion.- 2.- Ageing and International Capital Flows.- Discussion.- Discussion.- 3.- Developments in Decumulation: The Role of Annuity Products in Financing Retirement.- Discussion.- Discussion.- 4.- Retirement Savings in an Ageing Society: A Case for Innovative Government Debt Management.- Discussion.- Discussion.- 5.- Ageing and Financial Stability.- Discussion.- Discussion.- 6.- Should Monetary Policy be Different in a Greyer World?.- Discussion.- Discussion.- 7.- Ageing as a Challenge for Economic Policy (Panel discussion).- Platon Tinios.- Martin Werding.- David Wise.- 8.- How Pension Reforms are Changing Financial Systems (Panel discussion).- Hans Blommestein.- Olivier Davanne.- Jürgen Pfister.- Notes on contributors.