Reserves
Deep water waves: accelerating, broadening, consequential
Factors that will impact investment returns over the next decades, the interplay between them and their likely impact on investment outcomes
Central bank watch: Measured moves
Franklin Templeton analysts assess the monetary policy outlook for the G10 central banks, plus China, India and South Korea
US Treasury buys Argentine pesos in currency market
First FX intervention since 2011 comes as Washington announces $20bn swap line with BCRA
Reserve Benchmarks 2025 – model banks analysis
Data breakdowns shed further light on asset allocations, staffing and strategy
The SDR as an alternative to the dollar
The weaponisation of the dollar by US authorities represents an opportunity to reconfigure usage of the SDR, argues Warren Coats
Reserve Benchmarks 2025 – executive summary
Data reveals how central banks are responding to tariffs – or choosing not to
Local bond markets seeing more domestic investors, IMF says
But EMDEs must be mindful of growing sovereign-bank nexus as foreign investors depart, latest GFSR chapter notes
Central banks buying more gold after July lull – WGC
Kazakhstan was largest buyer in August; Bank Indonesia reportedly sells 11 tonnes
Colombia cancels $8.4bn credit line with IMF
Announcement comes after fund said facility would stay suspended due to country’s fiscal problems
Reserve Benchmarks 2025 report – tariff realignment?
Benchmarks show how some central banks are cutting US dollar exposure and raising duration
Future-proofing reserve management and monetary operations
Central banks are searching for ways to streamline and optimise by leveraging cloud technology, AI and DLT.
Merz backs using Bank of Russia funds to help Ukraine
Frozen central bank assets could collateralise €140bn interest-free loan, says German chancellor
PBoC accelerates offshore bond market expansion
Yuan is attractive diversifier amid trade and political tensions, deputy governor says
Ex-BCRA governor: Argentina was not ready for volatility
But tax exemption on exports and US support have bought Milei time until October poll, says Redrado
Most reserve managers continue holding medium-term Treasuries
Central banks from Asia-Pacific and Europe increase US dollar asset holdings outside the US
Reserve managers name top bank counterparties and asset managers
Citi receives most votes as banker to reserve managers and World Bank is top asset manager
World Bank Ramp membership stronger among smaller teams
Share of central banks participating in network rises year on year
Central banks on average intervened in FX markets 21 times in past year
Minority of respondents expanded access to swap lines
Bolivia’s forward gold sales are legal workaround – expert
Central bank raises almost $600 million in hard currencies by committing to sell bullion at future date