Articles by Levente Koroes
IMF review of Russia’s economy ‘postponed indefinitely’
Regular Article IV consultation cancelled after international pressure
Norges Bank holds rates and hints at easing path in 2025
Central bank says core inflation of more than 3% precludes cuts this year
Central bank digital currencies must be user-friendly – ECB study
To be widely adopted, CBDCs will need to combine best aspects of existing payment methods
Central banks should examine demographics – Finnish governor
Rehn says sharp decrease in hours worked and increased immigration may not continue
Russia hikes rates by 100bp
Central bank says growth in demand for goods and services still “significantly outstrips” supply
ECB cuts rates by 25bp
Eurozone growth projections revised downwards as German economy slows
Draghi report calls for step change in EU investment
Former ECB chief says bloc should revive securitisation and finish capital markets union to stay competitive
Hungary has been ‘off course’ since 2021 – MNB governor
Matolcsy tears into government’s economic policy
Bank of Russia expands CBDC pilot
Central bank says second phase will involve far greater numbers of people and firms than initial stage
Ukraine’s central bank cracks down on ‘money mules’
NBU says limits on transactions over next six months will give breathing space to state bodies
Hungary holds rates after June ‘turning point’
Finance minister says central bank was operating in “cyclops mode”
Bank of Albania denies having ‘printed money’ to finance HQ
Allegations over 2010 purchase of Tirana property resurface after leaked state audit
Hungary’s central bank completes carbon capture programme
MNB expects 75% reduction in emissions by end of 2025
Poland’s top court blocks inquiry into central bank governor
Glapiński accused of politically aligned monetary policy decisions
Sweden’s central bank cuts rates by 25bp
Sveriges Riksbank says country is in “mild recession"
SNB lowers sight deposit remuneration threshold factor
Central bank’s payments to lenders likely to fall in short term
Lenders not ready for resolutions – EBA research
Authority finds commercial banks still unprepared for bail-in tool
Russia launches payments moratorium for displaced citizens
Residents of regions affected by Ukraine’s counteroffensive can defer payments for up to six months
Estonia to adopt ‘rounding rule’ for cash payments
Central bank to phase out one and two euro cent coins as they are “too expensive to produce and handle”
DNB study sounds alarm over youngsters’ payment habits
“Fun” justifications for big purchases storing up trouble for future, says research
ECB sees ‘areas for improvement’ following cyber stress test
Experiment focuses on response and recovery from database losses on 109 banks
Head of Malta’s central bank resists calls to resign
Prime minister removes embattled governor from board of financial services authority
Banks begin tailoring offers to Gen Z’s needs – MNB report
First “fully digital” generation expects 24/7 digital payments solutions
Hungary cuts rates by 25 basis points
Country edges closer to ending monetary easing campaign