Analysis
Russia’s cashflow problem
Citizens increasingly rely on hard currency as military spending places strain on banking system and economy
How do central banks handle criticism in the media?
Comms staff say critiques often are constructive while stressing the need for simple language
Supervision Benchmarks 2026 – model banks analysis
Additional data breakdowns shed light on differences between advanced and emerging economies
Asean’s expanding and evolving swap lines
The Asian trade bloc – with and without China, Japan and South Korea – wants to strengthen emergency liquidity support
Payments Benchmarks 2026 – model banks analysis
Additional data breakdowns reveal different approaches to payments across cohorts
How to deal with geopolitical risks, central banking-style
Managing the fastest-rising risk category requires a combination of old and new thinking
Tensions between Banrep and government ease before elections
Recent ruling by Colombian court further enhances central bank’s independence
Strategic Planning Benchmarks 2026 – model banks analysis
Additional data breakdowns shed light on different planning approaches across cohorts
The challenges facing Fed chair Kevin Warsh
New chair has pledged sweeping change, but can he keep Trump – and the FOMC – onside?
Busting Mythos: how Europe is responding to the latest AI model
Experts emphasise heightened importance of focusing on basics
Bulgarian lessons from entering the eurozone
Sofia’s uneasy membership in the currency bloc, five months in
Dark corners: the renewed push for risk-based monetary policy
Central banks are still struggling to perfect models, scenario analysis and risk communication
Can Banrep survive schism with government?
Finance minister’s withdrawal from board could prevent next two rate decisions from going ahead
Governance Benchmarks 2026 – model banks analysis
Data reveals differences between groups in board composition, legal protections and more
BoE faces its toughest test in four years
Path to contain inflation from supply-side shocks is different compared with 2022–23
Fintech Benchmarks 2026 – model banks analysis
Data breakdowns reveal divergent approaches to CBDC, fintech staffing and AI adoption
Reserve managers focus on the ‘E’ in ‘ESG’
Central banks continue buying green assets while largely eschewing governance and social elements
Risk Management Benchmarks 2026 – model banks analysis
Data breakdowns shed light on op risk drivers and incidents, AI use and department structures
China’s interest-bearing CBDC a world first, experts say
E-CNY now more integrated with commercial banking, thus solidifying country’s two-tier system
CBDCs versus instant payments
Are technological and ecosystem advances using CBDCs and instant payments complementary or substitutes?
Venezuela: a crude awakening?
Capture of Maduro opens new chapter for troubled economy and its central bank