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Moldova joins Single European Payments Area
Central bank hails “historic decision” that it says will save citizens €12 million annually
UK unfreezes Syrian central bank assets
Decision follows similar move by EU, though US sanctions remain in place
European Central Bank continues easing with 25bp cut
Revised forecast points to stunted growth, as Lagarde says bank is operating in “high uncertainty”
‘No strategy’ in US tariffs, says Mexican economist
Measures ignore “triangular” trade relationship between US, China and Mexico
Disinflation is still on track, BoE governor insists
Officials tell UK parliament that success so far does not mean mission is complete
Turkey cuts rates as official inflation figure dips below 40%
However, level of price rises remains well above central bank’s 5% target
Trump 2.0 piles pressure on reserve managers
Speakers at Central Banking Spring Meetings discuss positioning, interventions and impact of lost aid
Bundesbank backs German debt brake reform
Next chancellor could try to push reform through before new parliament is sworn in
Bangladesh does not need to rely on IMF – central bank governor
Mansur says country needs to increase revenue if it is to address deficit
Atlanta Fed’s GDP estimate takes a nosedive
Bank projects more severe contraction in Q1, while analysts point to possible recession
RBNZ governor unexpectedly resigns
Adrian Orr ends term early without giving reason as Christian Hawkesby temporarily takes over
Sama bans banks from using WhatsApp for customer comms
Directive comes amid spike in scams
Central banks buy more gold in January
Net accumulation follows dip seen in previous month
MNB launches DLT-based register for banks and insurers
Central bank says initiative aims to reduce administrative burden for firms and consumers
PBoC adviser calls for new tools to boost consumption
Senior official recommends “structural” monetary policies as annual political meetings kick off
Iran’s central bank tells lenders to be more transparent
Excessive delays found in responding to enquiries from members of the public
Trump names assets for US crypto strategic reserve
Announcement triggers rally for bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, solana and cardano
SNB governor says ‘no’ to holding crypto in reserves
Schlegel says asset class is “niche phenomenon”
Thailand picks central bank chair after long delay
Panel selects government candidate after previous nomination nullified, media reports
Central banks struggling to adopt latest data standards – BIS survey
Most institutions use SDMX, but resource constraints are limiting the benefits
Crypto custody a bit(coin) closer after US accounting U-turn
Federal banking supervisors expected to eventually relax regimes for safeguarding digital assets
Technology needs to keep up with crypto regulation – panel
Panellists discuss AML/CFT risks arising from virtual assets during Central Banking Spring Meetings
Bank of Israel instructs lenders to provide war relief
Central bank says lenders must set aside $833 billion for groups affected by conflicts
Digital euro could aid EU competitiveness – Cipollone
ECB board member argues for CBDC as bank says national card payment schemes are declining