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Cash usage unlikely to disappear – Atlanta Fed
Universal access, in-person shopping and preference among low-income groups support cash
Andy Haldane rethinks traditional growth narrative
New research implies growth did not “flatline” before the industrial revolution
Bank of Finland working on payments backup system
Board member says Finland must be able to maintain control of “critical infrastructure” should disruptions occur
SBP devalues rupee again as reserves dwindle
Two years on from its last IMF rescue package, Pakistan is again experiencing balance of payments troubles
Real surges as central bank announces currency swaps
Brazil has struggled with tighter financial conditions, governor Goldfajn says
Minneapolis Fed paper examines DNA of crypto assets
Cryptography can identify modifications in transaction records without a central structure
Bank of Canada to publish more ‘up-to-date’ analysis of stability risks – Wilkins
Central bank will reduce frequency of FSR, deputy governor says, but compensate with new online portal
Swiss reject radical monetary proposals
Less than a quarter of people vote for new monetary system; activist says vote has started a conversation
BoE paper models bank runs in general equilibrium
Daisuke Ikeda finds regulations must be comprehensive to prevent risk shifting
Banks must understand artificial intelligence – ECB official
Artificial intelligence must not become another “financial craze”, Hakkarainen warns
Turkish central bank hikes main rate ahead of election
Hike comes as inflation continues to rise, though the lira has levelled out
Weidmann calls for fiscal consolidation and sovereign risk reform
Bundesbank president maintains tough stance on key policy issues
Icelandic central bank seeks to improve financial position
Bank cuts payments to commercial banks on deposits and may seek capital injection
BIS authors document ‘significant’ shifts in CDS risks
Credit default swaps market has changed “markedly” since 2008, authors say
Blockchain-based payment systems lack ‘capacity and efficiency’ – DNB
DNB tests show blockchain improving security but increasing costs and slowing speed
Central bank-issued digital currency threatens privacy – BoI official
CBDCs may not be compatible with rights of individuals, says Bank of Italy’s Panetta
Libyan central bank and presidential council sign deal to ease austerity
Central bank agrees to provide regular cash grants to families
People: Thailand appoints new deputy governor
The Central Bank of Chile appoints two division managers; RBNZ communications chief resigns
Bank of Thailand to test use of digital currency for interbank settlement
Governor says bank is close to finishing proof-of-concept for digital bond issues
Europe needs banking union to counter slower growth - Danish governor
Ageing population may slow GDP growth by 0.5% annually in coming years, Rohde says
Resolution still essential for CCPs – BoE’s Cunliffe
Despite high loss absorbency, CCPs still need a resolution framework, deputy governor says
IMF urges Algeria to abandon monetary financing
Fund says a weaker dinar would support efforts to reduce debt
Sarb says blockchain project exceeds expectations
System has capability to process twice the number of transactions as the current RTGS system
Some macro-prudential policies may increase income inequality – DNB paper
Researchers look at data from 69 countries from 2000–13