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BoE says risk of ‘sharp correction’ in asset prices has risen
Drop in asset prices could trigger renewed “dysfunction” in core markets, central bank says
ECB economists highlight smooth quantitative tightening
Foreign investors are largest euro area securities holders, but households are buying more
Polish MPs move to bring Glapiński before tribunal
Government continues efforts to oust NBP governor despite major legal hurdles
Global Money Week aims for better money sense
OECD event aimed at boosting financial literacy receives attention in central and eastern Europe
Supervisory resources ‘more stretched’ in major finance centres
Calls for better banking supervision need to be matched with sufficient resources, FSI study says
Riksbank uncovers problems in offline CBDC test
Latest phase of e-krona testing focused on offline payments and preventing fraud
Policy round-up: Switzerland and Czech Republic cut rates
Norges Bank holds rates in face of uncertainty
IMF chief urges China to adopt pro-market reforms
Comprehensive reforms could add $3.5 trillion to economy over next 15 years, Georgieva says
ECB to explore nature-related risk in environmental plan
Climate change and biodegradation are “two sides of the same coin”
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People: Sveriges Riksbank appoints new deputy governor
BIS replaces general counsel, SNB announces new head of communications
Banxico cuts rates by 25bp
Mexican central bank says risks are tilted to the upside
Denmark to join eurozone’s T2 and Tips systems
National Bank of Denmark expects to fully transition by April 2025
Malaysia using more yuan and ringgit for trade, BNM says
Central bank says the use of dollars for settlement has remained stable over last 14 years
BoE holds policy rate as MPC flags persistent inflation
Headline price rises forecast to drop below 2% within months, but wage growth remains high
Central Banking Awards 2024: fourth round announced
BIS wins Green initiative award; other awards go for currency, CBDC and AML systems
Taiwanese central bank unexpectedly raises rates
Rate-setters warn of potential rise in inflationary expectations amid stronger growth
ECB and EBA establish new bank supervisory committee
New body aims to harmonise supervisory, resolution and statistical reporting
South Africa reappoints Kganyago and top executives
Mampho Modise to replace Kuben Naidoo as central bank’s deputy governor
FOMC holds rates again
Experts say Federal Reserve faces difficult choices despite easing inflation
Bank Indonesia holds rate
Governor pledges continued interventions to support rupiah amid low inflation
BIS and central banks develop AI tool to mine climate data
Hallucinations “do not seem” to impact results of initiative with Bank of Spain, ECB and Bundesbank
Chinese authorities reshuffle monetary policy committee
Four new members include securities regulator, PBoC deputy governor and two academics
Pakistan holds rates despite high inflation
MPC says country needs continuing tight policy, fiscal discipline and foreign financing