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Norway releases coin to mark anniversary of suffrage
Norges Bank issues special edition coin on 100th anniversary of introduction of voting rights for women; competition winner designed reverse of coin
HKMA moves to improve retail payments system
Hong Kong unveils a three-pronged approach to improve payments system; targets transfers denominated in renminbi as well as the Hong Kong dollar
RBA paper addresses systemic risk in payments system
Research paper from Reserve Bank of Australia analyses systemic risk in RTGS payment system; evaluates Australia’s liquidity-saving algorithms
Central Bank of Nigeria rebuts ‘false rumours’ on currency plans
Statement by Nigeria’s central bank attempts to correct ‘dangerous misrepresentations’ about currency restructuring; denies accusations new 5,000 naira banknote will be costly and cause inflation
Netherlands not prepared for Iban, says central bank
Netherlands Bank assessment shows awareness of Iban is rising; but businesses are not taking necessary steps for switch
Central Bank of Nigeria stays firm over currency changes
List of frequently asked questions makes it clear overhaul plans are here to stay; central bank fails to offer direct response to criticism from government
Bank of Lithuania launches new cash management service
Cash Service opens for business in centralised location; new body aimed at reducing cost of ensuring good quality currency is in circulation in the country at all times
State Bank of Vietnam announces counterfeit note findings
Fewer fake polymer notes were found in the country in the first half of 2012; good news for the currency after scandal involving Securency
Nigerian politicians blast central bank currency reform plan
Senate orders central bank governor to halt process of introducing a 5,000 naira banknote; chairman of Committee on Banking, Currency and Other Financial Institutions demands consultation
Ghana replaces hologram on upgraded banknote
Acting governor issues new 50 Ghanaian cedi note; new design features emblem in shape of a cocoa pod that changes colour when note is tilted
Bank of Mexico ‘categorically rejects’ altering money transfer records
Central bank dispels "unfounded" accusations of altering receipts for large money transfers to aid a political candidate; denies capability to carry out such wrong-doing
RBA paper explains shift in ATM usage
Research paper from Reserve Bank of Australia analyses impact of 2009 ATM reforms; finds increased transparency has driven consumers away from ‘foreign’ machines
Shake-up of Nigerian currency announced
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi outlines plans for “restructuring” of currency; changes include introduction of new 5,000 naira banknote and improved security features on existing notes
Filipino banks offered help after tropical storm
Variety of measures put in place to ensure banks in areas affected by tropical storm and severe monsoon can assist with rebuilding efforts; penalties for missed payments set aside for example
Central bank's crucial role in Myanmar's new economic reform
The Central Bank of Myanmar is on the verge of securing operational independence and a budget that will enable it to double its headcount to help it oversee rapid economic reform
Barbados celebrates central bank anniversary with new banknote
Redesigned note entered circulation this month to commemorate the central bank’s 40th birthday; security features same as those found in previous currency
RBA makes progress with card surcharging guidelines
Industry calls on Reserve Bank of Australia to provide “more prescriptive” guidance than draft rules issued in June; final version set to be published in October
Zambia sets rebased currency introduction date
Bank of Zambia reveals new currency will enter use at the start of next year; urges businesses to begin preparations now
RBA refutes fresh allegations of bribery cover-up
Reserve Bank of Australia denies claims that a document was hidden from investigators; says governor Glenn Stevens did not mislead a parliamentary committee
RBI executive director promotes financial inclusion
Speech by Deepak Mohanty focuses on need for more financial inclusion in rural areas; says the availability of credit is more important than the cost
HKMA re-appoints Standard Chartered as euro settlement institution
Standard Chartered Bank given a third five-year contract to run the euro real-time gross settlement system in Hong Kong; commended for operating the system “smoothly and effectively” since 2003
Australian payments systems board debates multi-network cards
Introduction of contactless payments reignites discussion surrounding cards issued by banks with debit functionality from more than one payments network; consultation launched
Oman and Bahrain central banks outline plans for Eid
Preparations underway for banking sector shutdown and cash demand surge during religious celebrations; both Central Bank of Bahrain and Central Bank of Oman will shut
Central Bank of Brazil celebrates Olympics handover with new coins
Two commemorative coins released this month in honour of the arrival of the Olympic flag in Brazil; images symbolising London and Rio de Janeiro feature in the designs