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Paraguay’s central bank credibility ‘in crisis’ over Ueno
Experts raise questions over institution’s supervisory actions and its ties to collapsed digital lender
BdF launches ‘Operation Savings’ video game
Online challenge aims to introduce French citizens to ‘main mechanisms of saving’
Bank of England makes first rate hike since 2023
MPC votes shift from 3–6 to 8–1 in favour of 25bp increase to 4%
Non-banks and rising debt threaten independence – Schnabel
Forward guidance was ‘too Odyssean’ during pandemic, says outgoing ECB board member
Laos increases scrutiny of FIs post-FATF recommendations
Central bank pledges to work with foreign bodies on sanctions and transnational crime
Bhutan’s king decrees new central bank for ‘mindfulness’ city
Gelephu-based institution will be able to invest in digital assets, alongside conventional reserves
Central banks buy gold at fastest pace in two years – WGC
PBoC and National Bank of Poland added 104 tonnes in Q3
RBA rate hikes add to pressure on Australian homeowners
Tightening is main factor behind biggest drop in house prices since Great Depression, says economist
Paraguay’s central bank chief to resign after Ueno Bank falters
Resolution proceedings come after lender’s solvency ratio falls below half of regulatory limit
FRTB revamp won’t restore models to past glory, risk managers say
US-inspired reform only expected to lead to small boost in adoption, with limited desks on IMA
ECB says no options ‘off the table’ on green dual rates
French parliamentary report claims cheaper lending for transition projects needs no treaty change
RBA tightens policy to 18-year high
Governor says hike targets domestically driven inflation rather than direct effects of oil price rises
PBoC to tighten FX rules amid yuan gains
RRR for FX deposits to rise by 2 percentage points to ‘strengthen foreign exchange liquidity management’
UAE regulator working with Binance after crypto heist
Exchange claims $6 billion of stolen funds replenished as customers withdraw $5 billion
ECB unveils digital euro network service providers
Two groups of firms to provide plumbing for CBDC pilot and prepare for issuance in 2029
Colombia holds rates and shores up reserves by $2bn
Central bank says move to purchase dollars from government ensures it can weather potential shocks
China sets overnight rate as benchmark in de facto easing
Analysts see greater transparency but expect lower rate to have limited impact on lending
Ex-Richmond Fed official calls for greater FOMC transparency
Fed should publish Tealbook and meeting transcripts sooner to increase accountability, says Hetzel
BoJ says 2% inflation target has been met as it holds policy
Pause comes as central bank speeds up timeframe for ETF selloff from 112 years to 43
ECB holds rates as it waits for ‘additional information’
Lagarde says her need to speak out on wider issues was key reason for her announced departure
Lagarde to step down from ECB
President announces planned departure in February 2027