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Oil price shock to weigh on growth in Guatemala – IMF
Institution adds that central bank’s current monetary policy stance is ‘appropriate’
South Africa signals cautious stance on stablecoins
Deputy governor asks if they are efficient payment method or a means of circumventing regulations
Policy cannot handle effects of climate change – Slovak official
Authorities will be unable to fulfil mandates if they ignore impact, bank’s head of climate change warns
BI offers more support for rupiah with off-cycle rate hike
Bank plans measures to attract foreign investors to its debt as currency performs worse than expected
RBA flags risks posed by ‘acute’ geopolitical shocks
Australian central bank outlines short-term threats such as conflicts, sanctions and blockades
Nigeria to reposition its struggling CBDC
Central bank says it will focus instrument on government-to-person and cross-border payments
Nicaragua holds rates for fifth consecutive occasion
Central bank expects ‘low and stable’ inflation despite uncertain geopolitical environment
Norges Bank says third of crypto owners had ‘negative’ experience
Biannual survey shows most Norwegians have never heard of DeFi or stablecoins
Iran war poses ‘material but manageable risk’ to stability – BSP
Regulators say Philippines’ banks resilient to systemic financial stress while highlighting cyber threats
Novel AI could help with banknote quality control – paper
Tool could help prevent defective currency from entering circulation, Bank of Italy researchers find
Mongolian governor wants more finance sector foreign ownership
Sanjaa also discussed planned mandate change, response to climate change and emerging risks
Conglomerates face higher risks than banks – ECB’s Tuominen
Shocks could have outsize impacts on institutions offering both banking and insurance, supervisor says