Catalina Margulis

Catalina Margulis currently serves as consulting counsel in the central bank team of the Financial and Fiscal Law unit at the IMF's Legal Department, bringing specialized expertise in central bank governance and legal frameworks. On secondment from the Central Bank of Chile, she provides critical assessments and technical advice on legal structures, governance mechanisms, and autonomy of central banks worldwide. Her impressive academic credentials include a Master of Law degree from Harvard Law School, a Diploma in Public Economic Law from Universidad de Chile, and a Law Degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. As a Chilean national, she combines her international legal education with practical experience in central banking, making her a valuable asset in the IMF's efforts to strengthen financial institutions globally. Her work focuses on enhancing central bank operations through robust legal frameworks and governance structures, contributing significantly to the IMF's mission of promoting financial stability and effective monetary policy implementation