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Taiwan central bank completes feasibility study on wCBDC
Deputy governor says CBDCs could form “foundation of trust” for future monetary system
Israeli reserves increase by almost $7 billion in November
FX sales fall from $8.2 billion in October to $338 million last month
Basel Committee to consult on stablecoin capital requirements
Feedback also sought on interest rate risks and G-Sib “window dressing”
IMF: Argentina needs ‘a strong and credible central bank’
Central bank caps banks’ FX holdings ahead of Milei inauguration on December 10
Australian government and RBA agree dual mandate for central bank
RBA to begin publishing unattributed record of votes for its monetary policy decisions
BIS, World Bank and IMF to collaborate on tokenisation project
Digitisation of notes will facilitate transfer of development money to emerging economies
Milei confirms Santiago Bausili as BCRA pick
Appeals court recently dismissed conflict-of-interest charges against governor-designate
BoE and FCA set out plan to oversee ‘critical third parties’
Regulators fear growing reliance on outsourced services could threaten financial stability
Solomon Islands launches CBDC pilot with Soramitsu
Prime minister says launching a CBDC could promote financial inclusion in the island nation and reduce transaction costs
Bank of Canada holds rates steady
Macklem says it’s clear the stance of policy is restricting inflationary pressures
UK regulator proposes tougher rules for money market funds
BoE welcomes FCA move and warns of wider risk of “dysfunction” in core markets
Crypto, trade and environmental crime among AML/CFT risks – IMF
Staff propose increasing country assessments to twice per year
Kenya increases policy rate by 200bp to strengthen shilling
Governor says equilibrium rate has been "overshot"
Canada introduces first Charles III coins
Argentina updates 2,000-peso note; ECCB commemorative note honours cricketer; and more
BoJ’s Himino highlights benefits of ending negative rates
Deputy governor says there has been "solid progress" in firms’ price and wage-setting behaviour
Polish governor appeals to ECB for support against removal
Lagarde says “not lawful” impeachment could harm central bank independence
ECB’s Schnabel does not rule out rate cut before mid-2024
Executive board member deems more rate hikes “rather unlikely”
BIS weighs possible shift in global liquidity conditions
Nervy markets struggle to digest rates outlook, as BIS research finds deeper shift may be underway
Bank of Canada finds widespread public hostility to CBDC
Respondents expressed distrust of government and lack of interest in digital dollar
MAS bolsters efforts on transition finance
Central bank issues new taxonomy and will work on phasing out coal
Minutes: Riskbank united in policy hold
Board members stress having more policy meetings will give them flexibility in 2024
MPs cool on UK CBDC prospects
Treasury select committee says upsides to digital pound are “unclear”
SEC criticised for belt-and-braces ban on volume-based pricing
Legal experts question need for rules to prevent firms disguising agency trades as proprietary
People: Egyptian president extends acting governor’s term
BCIE elects first woman president; Esquivel joins Sheinbaum team; and more