Reserves
The long and short of it: a brave new world order and dollar reserves
Arnab Das, global macro strategist at Invesco, explores the possibility of an international monetary system going back to the future, with the US less economically and geopolitically dominant
Costa Rica receives first loan under IMF’s green programme
Country is “excellent candidate” for Resilience and Sustainability Facility, says IMF official
Bank of Israel reserves increase by almost $3 billion in October
Asset revaluations boost the institution’s portfolio to almost $189 billion
Central bank assets enjoy ‘99%’ immunity
Why central bank assets possess legal immunity – but not from sanctions
Central banks’ gold demand hits record level
Purchases in 2022 reach 673 tonnes, higher than in any full year since 1967
Egypt raises policy rate and floats currency
Central bank decisions come as IMF signs preliminary deal for further $3 billion loan
BdF to achieve 1.5°C climate goals by 2026, governor says
De Galhau calls for mandatory climate disclosure, green capital requirements and collective ecological governance
Dollar remains key to central banks’ reserves
Renminbi purchases come with possible legal risks, Central Banking’s Autumn Meetings told
PBoC lets yuan slide to lowest level since 2007
Hang Seng index falls to 13-year low after Xi tightens grip on power
Podcast: the effect of monetary policy on reserve management
Global rise in inflation is having an impact on central banks' reserve strategies
Hong Kong sets up investment company using HKMA funds
Analysts draw parallels between the new company and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek
IMF recommends using reserves ‘prudently’ to offset dollar strength
Floating currencies, IMF precautionary lines and reactivation of Fed swap lines among possible measures
State Bank of Vietnam expands exchange rate trading band
Move effectively allows the dong to fall further against a strong US dollar
Bahamas governor says exchange controls here to stay
“Difficult financial reforms” necessary before liberalisation, says Rolle
Burundi lifts capital controls
Central bank permits bureaux de change to reopen and allows receipt and transfer of FX
Georgieva says Argentina needs permanent fix to FX problems
IMF releases latest $3.8bn financing tranche, as market inflation forecasts reach 100%
Asset sovereignty: a problem to stump Solomon
When states have rival governments, who owns central bank assets?
IMF approves $3.8 billion for Argentina
Country has met most key targets, but 2022 inflation now projected to top 100%
Bank of Israel reserves drop by over $6.1 billion in September
Central bank’s portfolio has declined by almost $27 billion in 2022 amid market volatility
Reserve Benchmarks 2022 report – dealing with old and new risks
Insights on portfolio management strategies to preserve capital in an era of high inflation, a stronger dollar and geopolitical risks
Central Bank of Kenya raises rate and denies FX shortage
New president nominates former governor Ndung’u to become finance minister