Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
Central Bank of Tunisia report explores impact of revolution
Annual report for 2011 reveals a sharp drop in production and exports post-revolution; economic growth fell to -1.8%, says central bank
Bank of Thailand statistics show ‘resilient’ banking system
Figures for second-quarter 2012 indicate strong growth of lending and profits in Thai banking sector; results boosted by continued decline in non-performing loans
Central Bank of Ecuador receives loan to promote financial inclusion
Inter-American Development Bank lends Ecuador $10 million to further access to financial services in remote parts of the country; central bank to administer the project
Asian Development Bank opens office in Myanmar
Asian Development Bank furthers "re-engagement" with Myanmar by opening an office; alternate executive director from the country also joins ADB board of directors
UK inflation figures show surprise rise in July
Office for National Statistics surprises markets by announcing CPI inflation rose to 2.6% in July; Bank of England last week predicted the rate would continue to fall this year
RBA payments manager discusses challenge of Basel III deadline
Reserve Bank of Australia’s Mark Chambers says countries are struggling to implement Basel III framework in time; highlights obstacles facing Australian policy-makers in introducing regulations
Central Bank of Barbados governor praises government’s fiscal strategy
DeLisle Worrell says Barbadian government’s policy strategy is appropriate to the ‘economic reality’; follows downgrade of sovereign debt to BB+ in July
Estonian growth recovery 'relies' on eurozone governments' action
Estimates for Estonian growth rely on eurozone governments acting to ease the ongoing uncertainty, says central bank economist Kaspar Oja; domestic demand stays strong nevertheless
National Bank of Ukraine figures show end of deflationary period
Inflation figures show annualised CPI inflation rose from -0.3% in June to 0% in July; economic department deputy says figures are ‘close to optimal’
Central Bank of Chile paper identifies causes of sudden capital flows
Working paper assesses factors leading to sudden surges of capital in and out of economies; finds the majority of cases are driven primarily by changes in debt flows
IMF paper finds evidence in favour of ‘Chicago Plan’
Researchers analyse benefits of requiring 100% reserve backing of bank deposits and lending financed by retained earnings; argue evidence supports four major advantages of plan
Bangladesh Bank seminar argues inflation differential is a monetary phenomenon
Researchers present evidence of reasons behind inflation differential between Bangladesh and India; say gap was greater when money supply in Bangladesh was growing faster
ECB paper warns of capital control externalities
Working paper examines spillover from tax on capital inflows into Brazil; identifies significant direct impact amplified by signalling effects
Bank of Botswana issues warning over counterfeit notes
Photocopies of 200 pula banknotes discovered; central bank urges public to report suspicious currency to the police
RBA reveals brighter growth outlook
Reserve Bank of Australia improves 2012 growth estimate; strong figures offset by uncertainty regarding external developments and possible upward trend for inflation
IMF paper assesses impact of monetary policy on inequality
Researchers study channels through which monetary policy affects income inequality in the US; find interest rate hikes cause increase in inequality
Central Bank of Brazil paper develops systemic risk indicators
Working paper suggests quantitative measures of systemic risk in Brazil that could be used by prudential regulators to determine when to intervene
National Bank of Rwanda highlights stable financial system
Financial stability report says Rwandan banks are well capitalised and have achieved increases in profitability since 2009; warns of high level of non-performing loans and external risks
New Zealand paper finds costs and benefits of stable funding requirement
Discussion paper examines effects of minimum stable funding ratios under Basel III; suggests ratio reduces credit expansion but amplifies pro-cyclical effects of wholesale funding spreads
Central Bank of Brazil staff strike over pay
Central bankers join widespread Brazilian public sector strike in run up to passage of government budget; lower-level employees walked out with no impact on functioning
Japan holds rates and delays disbursement of fund provision
Bank of Japan maintains benchmark rate at near zero; puts off first issuance of fund provision due to reform plans for Libor
Bollard sets out vision of ‘new world’ economy
Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand warns shift of global economy in favour of emerging Asia brings both risks and benefits; says attitudes towards debt have become more cautious
Banque de France paper finds limited inflation impact of macro-prudential policy
Working paper searches for possible conflict of interest between monetary and macro-prudential policy; says risk is small but policies should nevertheless be co-ordinated
Reserve Bank of Fiji annual report highlights steady recovery
Annual report for 2011 reviews policy challenges throughout year; says central bank delivered on mandate of low inflation and stable reserves while helping to spur growth