Central Bank of Brazil (BCB)
People: April to June 2026
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Economy resilient despite restrictive rates, says BCB governor
Galípolo also tells Senate committee that fallout from Banco Master case is ‘extremely serious’
BIS announces board changes
Panetta elected chair, plus new roles for heads of RBA, BCB, BoJ and BoK
People: Macron nominates ex-chief of staff to take over at BdF
Plus: BoJ appoints new head of international affairs, and MNB deputy joins EBA board
Geopolitical shifts and the evolution of reserve management: adapting to a new reality
How great power rivalry affects central bank portfolios by the Central Bank of Brazil’s Ricardo da Costa Martinelli
Brazil delivers rate cut amid rising inflation expectations
Copom says that both inflation and expectations are rising above its 3% target
Regtech and suptech in central banks 2026 case studies: Part two – advancing with AI
Supervisors on how they are already using or plan to use AI in a rapidly changing financial system
Central Banking Awards 2026: the winners in full
Awards recognise extraordinary achievements in another challenging year for central banks
Brazil starts easing with cautious rate cut amid oil shock
BCB says Middle East conflict has intensified domestic inflation risks
Economics in central banking: Bruno Tiberto
The Brazilian economist’s work delivers a robust study of how independence affects inequality, at a critical time for the BCB’s autonomy
Suspended BCB officials named in Banco Master probe
Former member of rate-setting committee allegedly provided advice to owner of collapsed lender
BCB rate cuts could be curtailed if oil prices spike – minister
Brazil’s Treasury secretary says price of $100 a barrel could trigger inflationary pressures
Brazil’s central bank shuts down lender connected to Banco Master
BCB says bank had “compromised economic and financial situation”
Brazil’s Pix gaining prominence in B2B transactions – report
Small businesses increasingly using platform for procurement, study from fintech company finds
Brazil holds rates again but signals easing at next meeting
BCB may cut by half point in March as forward guidance is ‘explicitly dovish’, analyst says
Central bank governors express ‘full solidarity’ with Powell
Lagarde and Bailey among signatories of statement in wake of Department of Justice investigation
Brazil’s central bank clashes with auditor over bank closure
Watchdog demands evidence for BCB’s decision to liquidate Banco Master amid fraud allegations
Cross-Benchmarks Staffing Report 2025: tackling shortages
Benchmarking data and central bank comments point to bottlenecks, but HR teams are taking action
Renato Gomes on Pix, Drex and digital asset regulation
Brazil’s deputy governor speaks with Christopher Jeffery about pros and pitfalls of open finance, financial inclusion and crime on Pix, and the need to sideline DLT for Drex phase 3