Articles by Central Banking staff
Advisory services: Oliver Wyman
The firm’s crisis management expertise has supported efforts at G20 central banks, the BIS and Iraq
Transparency award: Bank of England
UK central bank moves out of its ‘comfort zone’ with targeted efforts towards market counterparties and Gen Z citizens
Economics in central banking: Bruno Tiberto
The Brazilian economist’s work delivers a robust study of how independence affects inequality, at a critical time for the BCB’s autonomy
Communications initiative: Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Innovative campaign supported by top leadership has helped counter rising levels of financial scams
Asset services initiative: HSBC
Bank’s expertise in gold and bespoke securities lending helped central banks to navigate volatility
Reserve manager: Central Bank of the Philippines
New risk management approaches, forward-looking SAA tranching, internal capacity building and a redesigned external fund management framework set the BSP apart
Governor of the year: Jerome Powell
The Fed chair has shown high levels of integrity and resolve in upholding his public duty in the pursuit of price stability and maximum employment
Risk manager: Central Bank of the UAE
The new integrated risk management approach is identifying control gaps and enhancing efficiency
Asset manager: Crown Agents Investment Management
CAIM’s SDR-based investment scheme helped central banks put unused capital sources to use
Partner initiative: Amundi-Flar
LatAm central banks recognised the value of an ESG-aligned corporate bond ETF developed by Amundi and Flar
Fintech Benchmarks 2026 – executive summary
Benchmarks shed light on the race between different digital assets, public and private
Zambia publishes list of banks with deposit protection
Disclosure by central bank follows establishment of long-delayed insurance scheme last October
Less than half of central banks engaged in tokenisation work
Respondents widely consider bonds for tokenisation, among other asset class
Central banks divided over stablecoin impact on US debt demand
Respondents offer different views on adoption paths and market dynamics