Regulators might not allow cash to circulate were it invented today – panellists

Anonymity of cash poses risks for the financial system, some central bankers say

Currency and finance news

Cash might not be authorised as a means of payment were it introduced in today’s environment, some central bankers said on March 13.

According to experts speaking at Central Banking’s Fintech and Regtech summit in London on March 13, the aspects that make cash so appealing in many instances also pose significant risks to the stability of the financial system.

Cash effectively allows members of the public to anonymously carry parts of their wealth on their person and exchange it with others

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.