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Belarus cuts rates to record low as growth falters
National Bank of Belarus has cut rates 15 times since 2016; ponders IMF assistance
Central banks need better crypto asset data to contain risk – ECB research
Links between crypto assets and regulated financial sector may increase and challenge regulatory frameworks; ECB creates own database
NY Fed splits markets group and seeks two EVPs
Monetary policy implementation to be split from markets group after Potter’s departure
Philippines cuts key rates and hints at more easing
BSP governor indicates more easing likely this year as inflation stays under control; RRR cuts also possible
MAS issues ‘cyber hygiene’ rules; eases sandbox barriers
Regulator aims to prevent cyber crime through basic measures while offering some fintechs access to its sandbox within 21 days
Thailand unexpectedly cuts rates
Bank of Thailand delivers surprise 25bp cut; move follows PBoC allowing RMB to fall through seven to the US dollar
Former Fed chairs stress importance of central bank independence
President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised chair Jerome Powell for keeping interest rates too high
RBNZ surprises markets with 50bp rate cut
New Zealand central bank reduces interest rates to record-low of 1% on weaker growth projections
PBoC to issue central bank bills to support yuan
Move could reduce liquidity of offshore yuan and deter “hot money” flows, analysts say
Thai central bank to work with HKMA on cross-border blockchain
Central banks to work on blockchain-based cross-border funds transfer technology
Zimbabwe holds first treasury bill auction in seven years
But finance minister says inflation figures will not be published until next year
US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator
Renminbi crossed the barrier of seven per US dollar amid growing trade tensions on August 5
Fed aims for 24/7 instant payment system in US
FedNow Service should be available in 2023 or 2024, and Fed promises upgrade to existing systems
PBoC vows to keep currency stable
Central bank governor says renminbi is at an appropriate level after it breaks ‘7:1’ against the US dollar
African governors discuss concerns over rising debt
Central bankers stress need for African cooperation in face of weakening global economy
Turkey increases reserve requirements on forex deposits
Authorities aim to discourage citizens from transferring their assets into other currencies, weakening the lira
RBNZ publishes new FMI regulation bill
Proposal would enhance central bank’s ability to hold market participants to binding standards
Irish officials increase criticism of incoming governor
Media reports that former governors and ECB all raised concerns over Makhlouf’s appointment
Powell says Fed will decide on 24/7 RTGS system ‘soon’
Fed under pressure to act amid flurry of legislative activity around payments
HKMA cuts rate by 25bp after Fed easing
Hong Kong cuts rates for the first time in more than a decade to avoid pressure on the peg
Four Gulf states cut rates following Fed decision
Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE have currencies pegged to US dollar
Dominican Republic’s central bank cuts rates again
Caribbean nation’s central bank cuts rates as inflation continues to fall well below target range
People: Estonia appoints new deputy governor
Appointments in Estonia and India, while one official steps down at the Bank of Israel
Carney issues sharp warning over Brexit
MPC says future inflation path is unclear as governor says uncertainty is damaging economy