Levente Koroes
Levente is a reporter on the Central Banking newsdesk. He focuses on central banks in Europe, as well as reserves, cyber security, geopolitics and the effects of sanctions. He holds a degree in human, social and political sciences from the University of Cambridge.
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ECB unveils digital euro network service providers
Two groups of firms to provide plumbing for CBDC pilot and prepare for issuance in 2029
Ex-Richmond Fed official calls for greater FOMC transparency
Fed should publish Tealbook and meeting transcripts sooner to increase accountability, says Hetzel
ECB holds rates as it waits for ‘additional information’
Lagarde says her need to speak out on wider issues was key reason for her announced departure
Fed holds rates as Warsh cuts number of meetings
Cook and Hammack push for 25bp hike as chair announces strategy-focused meetings with no policy decisions
The risks and returns of ever-expanding swap and repo lines
Increase in central bank swap agreements and repo facilities should help to counter future liquidity squeezes. But the proliferation is fraught with political risk
Former MNB governor detained in co-ordinated police action
Prosecution service detains György Matolcsy on suspicion of breach of trust causing financial loss
Former Richmond Fed chief to oppose discount window reform
Counting unused capacity towards prudential requirements would be ‘unwise’, Lacker will argue
Overnight rates hitting MRO no sign of failure, says Välimäki
Bank of Finland board member outlines preferred view of new ECB structural operations
Zoltán Kurali on the MNB’s monetary policy framework review
Hungarian deputy explains the rationale behind cutting the target from 3% to 2.5%, retaining a tolerance band and reducing meeting frequency
Reserve Benchmarks 2026 report – investing in uncertain times
Benchmarks highlight trend towards diversification, AI use and a modest response to tariffs
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Fed should avoid communicating without a framework – Musalem
St Louis Fed president outlines his preferred view of monetary policy comms
ECB should become global lender of last resort – report
Academics put forward policy recommendations to further internationalise euro