Central Banks
ECB paper argues for existence of ‘liquidity coverage channel’
Researchers analyse impact of eurozone central banks’ actions after onset of Covid-19 pandemic
Three QE controversies, two theories
BNP Paribas Asset Management‘s head of macro research, Richard Barwell, explores three controversies surrounding quantitative easing through the lens of the quantities and signals theories, and considers whether all asset purchase programmes should be…
RBNZ’s Orr says ‘Te Ao Māori strategy’ is boosting inclusion
Governor says RBNZ was “late” in tackling issues faced by Māori, but is now making progress
Bank of Japan boosts bond interventions
Yield curve control policy still under pressure
Rates round-up: Peru, Poland and Serbia tighten policy
Moldovan central bank faces commission of inquiry; Uzbekistan partially unwinds earlier hike
US inflation expectations inch higher
New York Fed survey finds rise in expectations at one-year horizon, but not at longer term
Payments oversight more difficult in poorer nations
Lower income central banks more likely to feel they need more resources
CBDC and bank intermediation in the eurozone
An assessment of the impact different ‘digital euro’ designs could have on the banking system
Russian central bank lowers rates to pre-war level
Nabiullina warns tighter oil sanctions could still have serious impact on economy
RBNZ agrees plan to reverse QE
Central bank expects to sell off NZ$50 billion by 2027
Bangladesh appoints senior civil servant as central bank governor
Abdur Rouf Talukder will take office in July
Ten-year yield breaches BoJ target band
Central bank steps in with another purchase operation, but warns on yen weakness
FSB and IMF wrap up post-crisis data gaps initiative
Some issues remain despite “significant progress” since 2009, report finds
Average RTGS system processes millions of payments yearly
Benchmarking data shows wide range of transaction volumes
The Central Banking Awards 2022 virtual ceremony
View the trophy presentations and acceptance comments from the winners of the ninth annual Central Banking Awards
Saudi monarch names first woman to Sama board
Sheila Alrowaily named as one of three new non-executive directors
BoE finds ‘shortcomings’ in three UK banks’ resolution plans
But central bank’s first resolvability assessment concludes banks can now fail “safely”
Argentine central bank struggles to meet reserves targets
IMF signs preliminary agreement for loan payment but reports say BCRA cannot meet reserve target
Lesotho appoints new central bank governor
Acting governor Mohapi will become first deputy
Less than 10% of RTGS systems meet ISO 20022
Most non-compliant central banks plan to implement messaging protocol by 2025
ECB announces 25bp rate raise and QE slowdown for July
September increase may be steeper, as ECB forecasts higher inflation and lower growth
Czech president names three new rate-setters
Some observers say appointment may create dovish majority on board