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Rates round-up: Australia signals more tightening to come
Guatemala and West African states increase rates, while Jamaica raises reserve requirement
Russian payment system to start operation in Cuba soon
Ambassador says Mir will help Cuba counter effects of embargo
Dallas Fed warns of global housing ‘slide’
US and German markets are out of touch with fundamentals, authors say
Argentine minister announces new dollar rate for winemakers
New bid to help exporters and build reserves after success of soy dollar
Brazil’s central bank authorises business payments on WhatsApp
Peers can also send money in India, while B2B only is enabled in Singapore
Easing supply chain pressures could bring US inflation below 4%
But authors with the New York Fed warn a further oil shock could keep inflation near 6% in 2023
Sri Lanka central bank negotiates rate rise with IMF
Stricken country raises interest rates and taxes in bid for $2.9 billion loan
RBI report details Covid contingency measures
Central bank reorganised staff and processes at “unprecedented scale and speed”
Eurozone core inflation hits record 5.6%
Lagarde signals rate hikes may continue beyond March
BoE tells LME Clear to fix governance failings
Regulators open “enforcement investigation” into nickel market disruption
Australian treasurer welcomes chance to ‘refresh’ RBA board
Chalmers does not recommit to extending Philip Lowe’s term as governor
People: IMF appoints western hemisphere head
Nepal’s first central bank governor dies and Israel bank supervisor steps down
Colombia central bank transfers $1.6 billion to government
Country escapes trend of central bank losses
RBA outlines retail CBDC pilot projects
Australian central bank will test 14 use cases, working with major lenders and other firms
Bundesbank reports first loss in over 40 years
Decision not to pay a dividend comes after ECB reported losses last week
Young borrowers struggling with debt – New York Fed
Delinquencies are rising fast and forbearance on student loans is set to end
Currency round-up: Ukraine issues war anniversary note
Caymans redesigning banknotes; Travelex expands wholesale business; and more
RBA official raises concerns over CBDC
Central bank proceeding with pilot despite potential drawbacks
BoE policy-makers highlight value of ‘outreach’ efforts
Talking to public has been “sobering” and helped shape communication, officials say
BIS’s Skingsley urges central banks to collaborate on tech
Developing new technology may require “more openness than central banks are used to”
IMF officials: do not make crypto legal tender
Fund leaders call for cautious approach to digital assets at February meeting
FSB sets ‘priority actions’ for global payments reform
Broad study of interoperability and alignment has been narrowed down to specific actions
FATF suspends Russia and grey-lists Africa’s largest economies
South African president pledges rapid reform as Yellen hails action against Russia
US and UK sanction Russian bank licensed in UAE
Central bank “studying options” as Ukraine allies target sanctions evasion