Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
UK to consider curbs on funds’ daily liquidity
Mark Carney says BoE officials are “disappointed” by limited global progress on issue
South African president reappoints Sarb governor
Ramaphosa gives second term to Kganyago, who has defended central bank’s independence
UK households may be too wary on inflation – BoE’s Tenreyro
External MPC member says low financial literacy may affect inflation perceptions
Bank of Canada holds rates despite stronger inflation
Central bank predicts higher growth in coming years but warns of possible trade conflict with US
US regulators loosen Volcker Rule for small banks
Regulators resist political pressure to reduce regulation on larger banks’ investments
Local policy impact can be dispersed in currency unions – Bank of Spain research
Study analyses effect of large post-crisis fiscal stimulus implemented in Spain
West Africa announces ambitious new ‘eco’ currency plans
Single currency seems unlikely to be introduced by next year, despite updated launch plans
Zimbabwe relying on central bank to keep lights on
$14 million needed to keep power flowing, and debts are piling up, says energy CEO
Bulgaria a case study in effective prudential policy – BIS’s Carstens
Country was early adopter of macro-prudential policy, which helped manage capital flows, Carstens says
Fed weighs reforms to stress tests
Powell says tests must evolve; Quarles and Fed watchers present potential improvements
Bank of Spain paper examines post-crisis US bond markets
Volatility is less persistent but more frequent than before global financial crisis, researchers find
BdF paper models tax evasion’s impact on sovereign default
Widespread tax evasion can undermine austerity plans imposed by donors, argue researchers
IMF to propose amendments to Pakistan central bank law
Changes will support efforts to reverse government debt trajectory, the fund says
Bangladesh central bank to wind down allegedly “corrupt” finance firm
Central bank report claims management stole large sums from depositors
Malaysian central bank holds rates
Policy stance remains accommodative as central bank forecasts rising inflation
Turkish governor is dismissed after clash with president
Erdoğan says governor refused his demands to cut rates, local media reports
Trade tensions set to harm long-term US growth – IMF paper
Output would decline even if China voluntarily limits its exports to the US
FCA proposes ban on sale of crypto derivatives to consumers
Regulator cites lack of understanding of crypto assets by consumers
Strong labour market complicates Fed outlook
Non-farm payrolls stronger than expected, focusing extra attention on Jerome Powell’s testimony this week
‘Fintech shadow banks’ shaping global credit – Amit Seru
Regulators need to pay more attention to shadow banks, Stanford professor says
RBI steps up liquidity support amid government credit push
Government launches credit guarantees for public sector banks that lend to non-bank financial firms and announces fresh recapitalisation
Irish central bank levies record fine on Wells Fargo
Irish subsidiary of US bank fined $6.6 million for “serious failings" in regulatory reporting
Nigerian central bank pushes for increased lending
Banks must lend money or face higher cash reserve requirements
ECB needs liquidity powers for bank resolution – Spanish governor
De Cos stresses mechanism must include guarantees to repay public money