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Counterfeit notes continued to decline in Europe in 2025
ECB records ‘one of the lowest levels’, though Belgium, Cyprus and Czech Republic see uptick
Poland cuts rates against backdrop of falling inflation
Central bank lowers projections for price growth, while warning of geopolitical uncertainty
Malaysia holds policy with an eye on conflict uncertainty
BNM also notes upside potential of tech, lower tariffs and pro-growth measures globally
Asian central banks prepare for conflict-induced energy shock
IMF’s Georgieva says Iran war creates energy and confidence risks for most of region
Work on improving resilience ‘not finished’ – BIS’s de Cos
Head of global watchdog calls for regulators to monitor non-bank sector as lending migrates
Japan to trial blockchain-based central bank money settlement
BoJ’s Ueda says sandbox underway for ‘wide range of settlements’
Swiss National Bank announces new banknote designs
Central bank commissions Swiss firm Emphase to design new bills
Uruguay’s central bank cuts rates to tackle low inflation
BCU says disinflation is biggest risk, notwithstanding potential inflationary effect of Iran war
Hong Kong and Macao renew co-operation efforts
De facto central banks say move will assist territories’ joint development alongside Guangdong province
Bank of Russia sues EU in Luxembourg over asset freeze
Legal battle between Moscow and Brussels continues as bank reserves stay immobilised
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
ECB to promote women’s financial literacy with fitness tracker
EuroSteps initiative combines step counting with ‘bite-sized lessons’ in money management