Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
Bailey ‘remains to be convinced’ about retail CBDCs
BoE governor adds that stablecoins must “pass the test of singleness of money”
Thailand approves its first virtual banks
Thai, South Korean and Chinese firms will operate online-only lenders, central bank announces
China holds key lending rates as expected
Central bank keeps one- and three-year LPRs at 3% and 5% respectively
UAE and China to enhance cross-border payments
Emirati central bank signs MoU with Cips to streamline bilateral financial transactions
MNB governor signs co-operation agreement with PBoC
Hungary can “especially” rely on Asian partners amid global uncertainty, governor says
Fed maintains wait-and-see approach with rate hold
Powell ignores Trump’s calls for easing amid president’s continued insults
BoE holds rates, as three MPC members call for cut
Dissenting policy-makers highlight labour market weakness and lower pay growth
Philippines cuts policy rate by 25bp
Central bank points to improved outlook for inflation, as well as threats to growth from global events
Chile holds rates at 5% again
Inflation slows and growth exceeds expectations, though war in Middle East adds uncertainty, BCCh says
Bank of Namibia holds policy rate at 6.75%
Central bank maintains cautious stance as inflation eases and growth continues
Eurosystem launches unified collateral management system
Operated by four central banks, ECMS replaces 20 systems previously operated by national authorities
BoE seeks balance in regulating financial innovation
Prudential supervisor outlines hands-off approach for AI but tight rules for crypto
Indonesia holds rates
Central bank says it considered inflation and uncertain global outlook when making decision