MEET CARLO DE MEIJER
Carlo R.W. de Meijer is an independent Economist and Senior Researcher.
Till 1 October 2015 he worked at the Market Engagement Department of Services Payments at the Royal Bank of Scotland.
He received a Master’s degree (cum laude) in International Economics at the University of Tilburg in 1977.
During his career at ABN, ABN AMRO and Royal Bank of Scotland, Carlo has held a large number of posts in the banking sector of international finance, both as a senior economist and as a private investment advisor.
He has been a member of various national and European committees and working groups preparing the launch of the euro.
His main areas of focus are nowadays the payments, securities/derivatives, trade finance, supply chain finance, standards and cash management environment and its developments.
Carlo has published many articles on various international and financial topics.
He has been one of the editors, next to Steve Everett and Willem van Alphen, of the International Cash Management Handbook 2013.
BoE Digital Pound project reversal: innovative payment solutions at commercial banks
05-08-2025 | The debate surrounding central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has reached a new but unexpected stage
Banks and Stablecoins: a first step towards bridging traditional finance and the crypto world
14-07-2025 | Stablecoins are attracting considerable attention by traditional financial institutions.
Towards US Strategic Bitcoin reserve: first reactions and mixed feelings
04-06-2025 | In march 2025 the new elected US present Trump signed an executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin reserve as part of the Bitcoin Act of 2025.
Increasing role of cryptocurrencies in Sub-Saharan Africa
01-05-2025 | This blog by Carlo outlines the rapidly increasing role of cryptocurrencies in sub-Saharan Africa and the drivers behind this development.
ECB Distributed Settlement Technology system for central bank money: from Exploration to Expansion
01-04-2025 | In this blog Carlo will go into more detail about the expansion initiative, what it will bring for the financial industry in terms of benefits and more
The rise of AI-driven cryptocurrencies: towards a smarter crypto market
05-03-2025 | AI and Blockchain could become one of the most transformational technology movements in contemporary history.