Central Banks
Gambia’s central bank criticised over expat staff policy
Nigerian diaspora organisation calls for reversal of plan to replace non-Gambian employees
Brazil ends easing cycle following Lula’s election win
Resistance to addressing imbalances could risk ‘perennial debate’ on fiscal dominance, says economist
Currency Benchmarks 2026 report – cash in a digital world
Benchmarks highlight varied use of cash policies, outsourcing and distribution methods
Atlanta Fed study finds no evidence of ‘great reassessment’
Increased job mobility during Covid explained by better pay, not higher worker autonomy, paper finds
Bhutan’s king decrees new central bank for ‘mindfulness’ city
Gelephu-based institution will be able to invest in digital assets, alongside conventional reserves
Working group minutes: Cash infrastructure under pressure
Both high and low volumes of cash in circulation are causing problems for central banks
Central banks buy gold at fastest pace in two years – WGC
PBoC and National Bank of Poland added 104 tonnes in Q3
Riksbank delivers first rate hike in three years
Central bank cites rising costs stemming from conflict-driven supply disruptions
Central banks ‘lagging behind’ on tech development – Carstens
Former BIS chief urges monetary authorities to consider their role in agentic AI future
RBA rate hikes add to pressure on Australian homeowners
Tightening is main factor behind biggest drop in house prices since Great Depression, says economist
Paraguay’s central bank chief to resign after Ueno Bank falters
Resolution proceedings come after lender’s solvency ratio falls below half of regulatory limit
Most central banks have raised dollar shares – study
Geopolitics drove institutions to buy gold, rather than move away from greenback, paper argues
ECB says no options ‘off the table’ on green dual rates
French parliamentary report claims cheaper lending for transition projects needs no treaty change
Instant payments could aid business efficiency – study
Kansas City Fed economists say several challenges must be overcome before benefits can be realised
RBA tightens policy to 18-year high
Governor says hike targets domestically driven inflation rather than direct effects of oil price rises
PBoC to tighten FX rules amid yuan gains
RRR for FX deposits to rise by 2 percentage points to ‘strengthen foreign exchange liquidity management’
DRC central bank hails country’s exit from FATF grey list
Governor says removal will boost international confidence in country’s economy
Colombia holds rates and shores up reserves by $2bn
Central bank says move to purchase dollars from government ensures it can weather potential shocks
The Fed shares trading scandals, five years on
Could revised rules serve as template for other central banks?
China sets overnight rate as benchmark in de facto easing
Analysts see greater transparency but expect lower rate to have limited impact on lending
Central bank money and private payments must co-exist – CPMI
BIS committee sets out four policy roles for monetary authorities as payments landscape evolves