Central Banks
ECB to implement new repo facility through five central banks
Monetary authorities in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain to supply liquidity
Kazakhstan makes surprise 25bp rate cut
Analyst says central bank is trying to signal that disinflationary measures are working
South Africa surprises by holding at 7%
MPC split over how to tackle high inflation and weak growth
ECB unveils shortlist of new euro banknote designs
Bank invites public to share their views, offers vertical designs for first time
Asia-Pacific central banks say AI risks require ‘vigilance, agility’
MAS and BoT also sign anti-fraud MoU on sidelines of meeting involving 11 monetary authorities
One ledger or eight: the design choice that will shape cross-border money
Two rival tokenised settlement networks have both expanded – mBridge into Macau and Mongolia, Agorá to Canada. The contest between them is not primarily about technology, and not yet about currencies. It is about who keeps the ledger, argues Marcello…
People: ECB appoints head of directorate-general secretariat
Plus new appointments to lead oversight at the Central Bank of Ireland
Bolivia nears $2.8bn IMF deal
Minister says country ‘days away’ from agreement on funding to strengthen central bank reserves
ECB holds rates at 2.25% in line with expectations
Lagarde says second-round inflation effects have yet to show up in data
Ghana holds rates for second time this year
‘Vigilance is the word’ amid heightened geopolitical tensions, says governor
Most Australians think higher rates cause inflation – RBA poll
Bank says widespread popular misconceptions illustrate need for improved communications
Supervision Benchmarks 2026 report – AI and data
Benchmarks highlight sharp rise in AI use as well as continued improvements to data handling
Bank of Russia confirms new crypto regime
Law forms part of de-dollarisation and alternative payments push as Moscow seeks new ways to evade sanctions
Renewed Middle East hostilities prompt Nigeria to hold
Central bank keeps rates at 26.5%, despite moderating inflation
‘Tips clone’ developed by Bank of Italy goes live in Balkans
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro become first jurisdictions connected by payments system
Closer PBoC-CBL ties reflect China’s strategic aims, says expert
Central Bank of Libya to enter China’s payment system and bond market
Moody’s lifts Argentina’s credit rating
Agency says country’s default risk has declined amid fiscal surpluses and falling inflation
Institutionalising change: the challenge for Argentina
Martín Redrado sets out what is needed for a meaningful and resilient new ‘charter’ for the Central Bank of Argentina
Indonesia unexpectedly holds, thereby ending tightening spree
Economists see room for BI to keep rates at their current level as rupiah depreciation pressures ease
Argentina should borrow from international markets – Obstfeld
Economist calls for transition to floating exchange rate with inflation targeting
Hungary continues easing cycle with 25bp cut
Central bank says further rate cuts likely, despite inflationary impact of Iran war
FX controls have minimal impact on stablecoin dollarisation – study
BIS working paper argues that growing use of crypto assets presents policy challenges for EDMEs
Geopolitical risks cause eurozone banks to tighten credit
ECB’s quarterly survey shows lenders alert to continued instability resulting from Iran war
Tajikistan keeps inflation on target after lowering band
Central bank reports 4.1% price growth in H1, 50bp higher than in first half of last year