Articles by Daniel Hinge
Tobias Adrian on the integrated policy framework amid tariff shocks
The IMF’s financial counsellor speaks about policy reaction functions to supply and demand shocks, scenario-based analyses, Treasury market dynamics and emerging market resilience
Finland’s Välimäki on the ECB’s monetary policy framework review
Bank of Finland board member Tuomas Välimäki discusses the benefits of a ‘hybrid’ balance sheet model to provide dependable structural liquidity without distorting markets
BIS reports record income as Carstens steps down
General manager attributes strong result to successful banking department transformation
Payments Benchmarks 2025 – model banks analysis
Data breakdowns shed light on organisation structure, RTGS upgrades and payments innovation
Stablecoins will not revolutionise money, says BIS
But a “trilogy” of tokenised assets on a unified ledger might, organisation concludes
Working group minutes: a phased approach to 24/7 RTGS
Longer hours imply risk trade-offs and need to overcome resistance from banking industry
Payments Benchmarks 2025 report – cross-border connections
Benchmarks highlight progress on instant payments, ISO 20022 adoption and bilateral links
Central bankers discuss policy-making amid high uncertainty
Flexibility, caution and financial stability analysis can support monetary policy, panellists say
Working group minutes: central banks seek cash cycle efficiencies
Some EME institutions are restructuring operations and promoting digital payment methods
Obituary: Stanley Fischer, 1943–2025
Fischer had a profound impact on central banking, as path-breaking academic and top policy-maker
European central banks taking more active role in cash cycle
Roundtable hears how fears over moral hazard are being set against need to preserve cash infrastructure
Strategic Planning Benchmarks 2025 – model banks analysis
Data breakdowns reveal differences in strategic goals, department structure and salaries
Strategic Planning Benchmarks 2025 report – charting a path
The first strategic planning benchmark sheds light on department structure, control methods and KPIs
Working group minutes: refining forecast models
Central bank economists discuss challenges of tackling errors and integrating new model features
Governance Benchmarks 2025 – model banks analysis
Data breakdown highlights independence pressures, capital frameworks and staffing challenges
Governance Benchmarks 2025 report – independence amid turbulence
Benchmarks highlight pressures on independence but most say protections are sufficient
US Treasury volatility highlights repo market risks
Yields spiked overnight as tariffs came into effect, piling pressure on heavily leveraged hedge funds
‘Declaring war on the world economy’: economists react to Trump tariffs
Early estimates point to stagflation in US, as tariffs hit highest level since early 20th century
Kganyago continues push to lower Sarb inflation target
Economists back South Africa’s central bank governor, but finance minister remains sceptical
Agent-based models come of age
Central banks are increasingly modelling the economy as a complex system
BoE museum showcases virtual reality Phillips machine
VR version of Moniac brings 144kg hydraulic economic model to wider audience
Fintech Benchmarks 2025 – model banks analysis
Data breakdown reveals differences in CBDC research, AI use and adoption of the cloud
Working group minutes: facing up to CBDC adoption challenges
Participants at Cape Town meeting saw drawbacks to digital currency versus other payment methods
Risk Management Benchmarks 2025 – model banks analysis
Drilling into the data reveals patterns in risk prioritisation and department structure