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Iceland meets high inflation with second 100bp hike
MPC forecasts more increases as Nordic country confronts internal and external pressures
Exit from bond yield target was ‘disorderly’, admits RBA
Central bank says it is unlikely to use yield curve targeting again
BIS: the future of money is not crypto
Hyun Song Shin lays out vision of payments innovation backed by CBDC
Panama’s president vetoes parts of crypto law
Bankers’ association also opposes law, which president says lacks AML protections
Hungary raises supplemental rate as currency hits record low
Central bank will make greater use of FX swaps as deputy governor says inflation will fall
Laos selects new central bank governor
Parliament elects Bounleua Sinxayvoravong as part of government reshuffle
Swedish financial regulator to become next Riksbank governor
Erik Thedéen will replace Stefan Ingves as Riksbank’s head
China keeps key lending rates unchanged despite US rate hike
Chinese inflation remains subdued and there are signs of a marginal improvement in the economy
People: IMF names new Asia-Pacific head
New deputy governors in Jamaica and Azerbaijan, and more
Lebanese judge orders probe into central bank chief to continue
Chief prosecutor wants to file charges of financial crimes against Riad Salameh
Yen weakens further as BoJ stands by loose policy
Central bank stresses commitment to defending yield curve control despite exchange rate worries
Brazil’s MPC continues hikes, but slows pace
Central bank orders eleventh consecutive increase, and says it expects more, but smaller, rises
Hong Kong and Taiwan raise rates
HKMA raises rates by 75bp, but local banks don’t follow, while Taiwan increases by 12.5bp
Banknotes: April to June 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
BoE opts for 25bp hike as growth disappoints
Weakening economy and high inflation leave policy-makers divided
People: April to June 2022
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Fed meets inflation surge with 75bp hike
Unexpected spike in inflation and expectations spurs committee into rare policy aggression
ECB emergency meeting pledges sovereign bond support
Governing council says eurozone will accelerate efforts to create “anti-fragmentation mechanism”
Officials urge narrow focus as CBDC use cases proliferate
Communication and financial inclusion are critical concerns, Summer Meetings panellists agree
Chile’s Marcel stresses importance of trust
Former central bank governor warns monetary and fiscal policies will diverge
Central bank gold purchases back in positive territory
War and inflation appear to be supporting demand for the reserve asset
The FinTech and RegTech Global Awards 2022 virtual ceremony
View the trophy presentations and acceptance comments from the winners of the fifth annual FinTech and RegTech Global Awards
RBNZ’s Orr says ‘Te Ao Māori strategy’ is boosting inclusion
Governor says RBNZ was “late” in tackling issues faced by Māori, but is now making progress
Rates round-up: Peru, Poland and Serbia tighten policy
Moldovan central bank faces commission of inquiry; Uzbekistan partially unwinds earlier hike