Articles by Levente Koroes
Hungary to change central bank law
Amended legislation would increase size of monetary council and ban creation of new foundations
EBRD outlook turns gloomy after US tariffs
“Not a very happy picture” for world economy, says institution’s chief economist
Spain imposes capital buffers on Norway-exposed bank
Santander’s exposure to Norwegian market is above exemption threshold
Albania, Norway, Sweden hold rates, Poland cuts by 50bp
Falling food and energy prices amid high trade uncertainty prompt cautious approaches
ECB launches digital euro ‘innovation platform’
Bank garners around 70 private “pioneers” and “visionaries” to discuss CBDC
ECB removes need for governing council to approve CCP facility
New “automatic” facility will require safeguards that are “still being implemented”, bank says
Six in 10 at ECB do not trust Lagarde – staff union survey
Survey shows frustration at career progression, employment uncertainty and HR over past decade
Hungary’s central bank publicly clashes with opposition leader
MNB says unnamed politician failed to comply with inquiry; Tisza head says he is target of smears
IMF cuts forecasts as tariffs add to high uncertainty
World economic outlook sours after Trump tariffs
ECB makes quarter point cut amid ‘exceptional uncertainty’
Lagarde says anyone who thinks world is “shock-free” needs “their head examined”
MNB to suspend controversial foundation
Ex-governor calls audit “smear campaign”; government blames ECB for not allowing closer surveillance
EU policy-makers lash out at Trump’s trade policy
Central banks say tariffs will create “many losers” in both Europe and the US
Police raid Bank of Portugal in €17m fraud investigation
Central bank “fully co-operating” with authorities in IT procurement embezzlement case
Riksbank reshuffles strategic asset allocation
Dollar-denominated holdings increase while euro takes backseat in new “holistic approach"
Bosnia and Herzegovina makes U-turn on gold – report
CBBH bought two tonnes in 2024, having sold 1.5 tonnes in 2023
Hands off our gold, says National Bank of Belgium
Central bank rejects politicians’ calls to use bullion to pay for defence
MNB funds funnelled through ‘impenetrable’ structure – state audit
Management firm lost “significant amount” of central bank endowment in real estate investment, report finds
Forward guidance ‘partly to blame’ for inflation – panel
ECB should do more scenario planning, revise collateral rules and incorporate Taylor principles
ECB framework needs ‘few tweaks’ – panellists
Digital euro is “even more important” in the wake of Trump CBDC ban, says BdF governor
European Central Bank continues easing with 25bp cut
Revised forecast points to stunted growth, as Lagarde says bank is operating in “high uncertainty”
Bundesbank backs German debt brake reform
Next chancellor could try to push reform through before new parliament is sworn in
ECB looks to change staff committee rules
Staff committee says changes are “clear retaliation” for its survey of Lagarde’s performance
Bank of Russia holds rates
Inflation ticks up as central bank updates forecast again
ECB could do more to internationalise euro – research
Becoming international lender of last resort, issuing safe assets could improve offshore use