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Dudley goes against Trump’s protectionist line
New York Fed president criticises protectionism as Donald Trump steps up rhetoric; questions value of excessive reserves accumulation
Norway lowers inflation target and changes policy mandate
The new mandate emphasises the need for high employment and financial stability
Malaysia imposes anti-money laundering rules on crypto exchanges
BNM orders digital currency exchanges to identify customers and monitor transactions
Central bankers must leave their ‘ivory towers’ – South African governor
Popular support is needed, says Central Banking’s governor of the year
Authorities can’t rely on monetary policy to fight next crisis – Rohde
Danish governor says rebuilding capital buffers should be a priority
Hong Kong prepares boost to equity derivatives booking
Proposed revamp of large exposure limits would allow netting to reduce capital charges
Central Banking Awards 2018 – as it happened
Live blog of events at this year’s Central Banking Awards
Yellen says central banks should consider moving inflation targets
But former Fed chair says changing targets would be “a tricky business”
Indonesian deputy nominated for governor’s role
Perry Warjiyo needs confirmation by lawmakers
Fed’s Powell expects strong US growth
Robust labour market likely to support income and consumer spending rises, Fed chair says
MAS needs expanded resolution powers, FSB report says
Singapore's central bank should clarify oversight of macro-prudential policies, says peer review
Fed’s Dudley says Puerto Rico must ‘start from scratch’
Territory must face up to “painful” decisions to tackle debt and infrastructure problems
Solving the owner-occupied housing puzzle
A group of researchers has outlined what they see as a better method of integrating owner-occupied housing into the CPI, as the EU’s statistical agency wrestles with the problem
Fed should review monetary policy framework – Mester
Several FOMC members raised policy review at January meeting, Cleveland Fed president says
Norwegian sovereign wealth fund says 2017 saw third-highest annual returns
NBIM says returns from holdings in oil and gas companies lag those of other sectors
Philippines governor announces recovery from cancer
Espenilla reveals cancer treatment, and says recent policy reforms will not fuel rising inflation
Remembering Charles Freeland
Charles Freeland, former deputy secretary-general of the Basel Committee and friend of Central Banking, died in 2017
ECB orders Latvia to close bank accused of money laundering
Latvian finance minister says 12 further banks in country may be at risk from money laundering
People: Slovakia appoints new deputy governor
Iceland reappoints MPC member; FDIC names new director of minority and women inclusion, and more
IMF official backtracks on Kenya funding comments
Mikkelsen says Kenya has continued to have access to IMF resources “subject to policy understandings”
Fintech lenders increase efficiency of US mortgage lending, research says
Digital credit providers offer faster services, reliable risk assessments and flexible business models, New York Fed research finds
Greek governor accuses government of ‘outright lies’ over bribery allegations
Prime minister says he wants the truth, but Stournaras accuses government of deception
The winners of the 2018 Central Banking Awards
Bank of Canada wins Central Bank of the Year, Lesetja Kganyago picks up Governor of the Year and Perng Fai-nan receives Lifetime Achievement Award; 16 more awards unveiled
Philippines advances with policy implementation revamp
The Central Bank of the Philippines is looking to cut its reliance on reserve requirements and move towards an interest rate corridor