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RBI pays out second-largest dividend
Indian central bank orders $13.6 billion payment to government
Bank of Canada voices concern over house prices
Financial regulator imposes minimum rate on new uninsured mortgages
BoE unveils plan to ‘green’ its corporate bond-buying
Hauser says BoE will “tilt” bond purchases and might insist on full climate disclosure by issuers
Mexican president resumes attacks on central bank
AMLO calls on Banxico to disclose how reserves are handled and how much money its managers make
Swedish and Norwegian central banks warn of cyber threats
Even small attacks can have major effects on stability, Norges Bank and Sveriges Riksbank say
Former prime minister joins Romanian central bank
Former PM and ex-lawmaker who supported governor’s reappointment are hired as consultants
Number of women in financial services is ‘pathetic’ – IMF’s Georgieva
IMF and ECB heads say central banks must increase their representation of women
Bank of Russia amends market manipulation rules
Regulations updated to take account of recently developed scams and influx of new investors
Summers steps up attacks on Fed inflation stance
Inflation hawk warns of “complacency” after April CPI hike, but FOMC members have stood firm
Eurozone starting to see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ – de Guindos
ECB’s ‘Financial stability review’ highlights pandemic’s uneven effect across countries and sectors
Bitcoin plunges as China cracks down on crypto assets
Chinese industry bodies toughen restrictions on crypto services offered by financial institutions
Iran governor registers for presidential run
Hemmati is one of nearly 600 candidates for the June vote who now face screening from the Guardian Council
German court dismisses challenge to ECB bond-buying
Constitutional court ends long-running challenge to asset purchase programme
US imposes sanctions on Myanmar central bank governor
Treasury targets new slate of senior officials in military regime
Don’t dismiss inflation risks but don’t overreact, say central bankers
Sbordone, Smets and Vlieghe weigh up challenges for central banks in the “return towards normal”
Brainard questions Fed approval of bank merger
Fed approves PNC purchase of BBVA USA, while Brainard warns of “weakened” safeguards
Diem shifts focus to US dollar stablecoins
Move away from Switzerland sees former Libra Association distance itself from original multi-currency plans
Green bonds remain a challenge for reserve managers
Duration and issuance model curb investing in green market, Finland’s asset management head says
BoE recognises Ukrainian bail-in at centre of dispute
Decision likely to be seen as important endorsement of NBU’s action over scandal-hit lender
Bank of Mexico holds rates despite above-target inflation
Central bank keeps policy rate at 4% as inflation rose year on year by 6.1% in April
Myanmar suffering slow-motion bank run, reports say
Central bank struggles to supply cash and defend currency amid post-coup turmoil
ECB officials suggest dropping market neutrality
Isabel Schnabel and Frank Elderson say climate change requires new approach to bond purchases
Iran’s government orders central bank to bolster stock market
Central bank ordered to sell off $200 million in assets and lift restrictions on investing
Bahrain launches new cross-border payment pilot
Central banks plans to scale up system to handle CBDC transactions