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Reserve Benchmarks 2021 report – in search of liquidity
Reserve Benchmarks 2021 highlights how central banks have focused on liquidity this year. The Covid-19 pandemic required portfolio managers, especially in emerging countries, to deploy their assets, intervening to defend their currencies. As a result, liquidity tranches have become larger to adequately respond to an uncertain environment. Additionally, central banks have accessed new liquidity facilities. The report also measures the advance of green assets in reserves, and the human resources managers have had to deal with the pandemic.
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Reserve Benchmarks 2021 – governing members presentation
Central Banking’s reserves specialist Victor Mendez-Barreira speaks with Christopher Jeffery about liquidity, coverage, resources, ESG and more
Reserve Benchmarks 2021 report – executive summary
Findings on liquidity management, strategic asset allocation, technology resources and green investments
Reserve Benchmarks 2021 report – in search of liquidity
Insights on portfolio management during the Covid-19 shock, staff and technology adaptation during the crisis, and the rise of green bonds