On April 2, 2026, Mr. Tomáš Trombík, former Vice Governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB), was invited to attend the Tsinghua PBCSF Fintech Lecture and the Global Economic Governance 50 Forum Frontier Lecture. He delivered a keynote speech titled “The Czech National Bank – Alternative Asset Management.” The lecture was moderated by Wang Xian, Deputy Director of the Institute for Fintech Research at Tsinghua University and Director of the Listed Companies Research Center at Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance.
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In his speech, Trombík systematically elaborated on the innovative practices in crypto-asset regulation and central bank investment in Europe and the Czech Republic. He pointed out that the EU regulatory framework, built on the three pillars of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), aims to establish a system of trust, fairness, and stability for the rapidly evolving world of crypto-finance. He emphasized that the goal of regulation is not to stifle innovation but to protect investors and mitigate risks by establishing clear rules, thereby building a bridge between traditional finance and the emerging crypto world.
As the world’s first sovereign central bank to directly invest in crypto assets, the Czech National Bank has drawn significant attention. Trombík provided a detailed explanation of the core concepts and methodology behind this decision. He clearly stated that the CNB’s primary purpose in investing in crypto assets is not speculative profit, but rather to diversify its foreign exchange reserves and to gain a deep understanding of this new asset class and its underlying technology. To this end, the CNB has established a “Digital Lab,” adhering to the principle of “learning by doing,” aiming to provide a first-hand knowledge base for its regulatory functions and thus better fulfill its responsibility of maintaining financial stability.
Image: Trombík speaking
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During the subsequent interactive session, students and alumni asked enthusiastic questions. Trombík provided in-depth and detailed answers on topics such as the application of artificial intelligence in financial regulation, China-Europe financial cooperation, crypto assets, and the shadow economy.
This lecture was hosted by Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance, with academic support from the Global Economic Governance 50 Forum.
The Tsinghua PBCSF Fintech Lecture invites leading figures from the financial industry and renowned scholars to discuss current hot financial topics, deliberate on financial policies, share industry perspectives, and disseminate practical experience. The aim is to integrate advantages and create an open, high-level forum focused on the financial industry.
The “Global Economic Governance 50 Forum Frontier Lecture” relies on experts and scholars associated with the Global Economic Governance 50 Forum. Taking global economic and financial governance as its core perspective, it delves into frontier issues in areas such as the world economy, international finance, international trade, international relations, the digital economy, energy and climate change, and health and aging. It shares the latest academic research findings, discusses future policy directions, and contributes wisdom and strength to global economic and financial governance.
(The views expressed by the guest are his personal opinions and do not represent the stance of the school.)
