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Regulators must be as tech savvy as the scammers – panel
Officials say fraudsters’ use of AI means central banks will need a more agile approach to supervision
Hungary’s PM-elect says MNB governor will remain in post
Péter Magyar maintains it is ‘not necessary’ for new government to engage in conflict with Varga
MAS supports PFMI monitoring for systemic stablecoins
Assistant managing director says potential for ‘crisis of confidence’ is embedded within instruments
UAE partners with Vermeg to develop new CSD
Software firm says move reflects country’s ambition to position itself as a leading global financial hub
Asean pledges deeper integration in face of Middle East uncertainty
Bloc’s finance ministers and central bank governors highlight increased geopolitical risks
Icelandic governor issues call to moderate wage demands
Central bank chief says country’s persistently high inflation can only be tackled through collective effort
Peru holds rates as inflation breaches target range
BCRP says impact of supply shocks, both domestic and international, will ‘gradually dissipate’
HKMA awards Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences
HSBC and Standard Chartered-backed JV to mint HKD-denominated assets from mid-2026
BoK holds as energy prices drive up inflation
Governor expects ‘considerable’ wait before supply chains return to pre-war levels
Regulators having to abandon silos in age of AI, says tech exec
Central Banking Meetings hear how technological revolution is shaping supervisors’ responses
Poland and Serbia hold rates
Both central banks cite effects of Middle East conflict in explaining policy decisions
Central bankers highlight insider threats to cyber security
Due diligence, including into third parties, is essential to mitigating problem, panellists say
Governor says RBNZ will tighten policy if inflation rises
Central bank holds and offers ‘uncertain’ estimate of inflation being well above target
BoT likely to hike rates if others do, says assistant governor
Don Nakornthab says Thailand’s low inflation means tightening would also come later than elsewhere
Geopolitics voted top risk among reserve managers
Reserve Management Trends survey finds preparations made in peacetime are being put to the test
Central bankers test AI’s ability to detect systemic risk
Innovation leaders tell Central Banking Meetings that information silos still pose challenges
FX interventions are about smoothing volatility – panel
Speakers at Central Banking Meetings also discussed reserve composition and transparency
Tariffs will do little to change trade imbalance – IMF
Surplus and deficit countries must pursue structural polices to rebalance global economy, fund says
Central banks face ‘double whammy’ from Iran war
Policy-makers will have to tackle impact of higher inflation and greater fiscal stimulus
Iran war has triggered ‘peak’ FX volatility, say reserve managers
Officials tell Central Banking Meetings that oil supply shock is on its way
Banque de France made €11bn by ‘bringing gold up to standard’
Exchanging lower-quality NY bullion for higher-spec European bars led to ‘exceptional’ capital gain
UK markets say ‘no’ to mandatory haircuts and clearing – BoE
Central bank to consider industry feedback and come back with updated proposals in early 2027
No slowdown in Asian sustainable bond issuance – senior exec
Let-up not expected in next three to five years, despite headwinds from Iran war