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PBoC to issue record amount of bills in Hong Kong
Central bank to auction 60 billion yuan of bills in territory amid weakening renminbi
BoE’s new research agenda adds focus on balance sheet
Three-year plan responds to inflation surge, market turmoil and changed mandates
PBoC provides further financial support for tech firms
Central bank follows up on previous policy and allocates $13.6 billion through lending facility
Senior appointments in Australia and Hong Kong
RBA appoints heads of banking and economic research, while HKMA appoints financial infrastructure director
Barr resigns as Fed’s vice-chair for supervision
Basel III champion leaves role to avoid potential battles with new administration
Ghana releases draft open banking directive
Central bank heralds “transformative development” in consumer-consented data sharing
CPMI outlines backing for payments data harmonisation
BIS committee aims for greater harmonisation of ISO 20022 to support cross-border payments
Japan and Philippines renew swap agreement
China also renews 15 billion yuan currency swap line with Nigeria
Capital neutrality key to completing Basel III, says Quarles
Former Republican Fed vice-chair thinks Hill or Bowman could help revive stalled prudential rules
Former Bank of Mauritius governor released on bail
Harvesh Seegolam had been arrested for alleged conspiracy to defraud
Argentina secures $1 billion repo deal to boost reserves
Agreement with five unnamed international banks will be in effect until 2027
SNB faces renewed drive to hold bitcoin in its reserves
Campaign calls for constitutional amendment that would force central bank to keep cryptocurrency
PBoC vows to cut reserve requirements and interest rates
Officials pledge to keep monetary policy “moderately loose” and support capital markets
ECB set for 100bp of rate cuts by autumn – Greek governor
France is ‘an issue’ and Trump presidency an ‘explosive mix’, says Stournaras
Bank of Portugal warns against fake news of ‘Ronaldo coin’
Central bank denies speculation about commemorative coin featuring famous footballer
Oman names new central bank governor
Bank CEO takes the helm at Gulf state’s central bank
Cambodia allows banks to handle stablecoins and backed cryptos
Central bank sets up legal framework to regulate cryptocurrency activities
Claudio Borio joins the Central Banking Advisory Board
Economics expert and ex-BIS research head joins peers from across the globe
IMF develops stress test for central bank balance sheets
Framework designed to help risk teams determine appropriate profit distributions
Turkey makes 250bp cut
MPC narrows rate corridor by 300bp as inflation shows signs of cooling
Syria appoints new central bank chief after regime change
Maysaa Sabreen becomes first woman to hold governor position
Government loyalist deemed ineligible for BoT chairmanship
Council of State raises issue with Kittiratt na Ranong’s previous political office
Russia pauses tightening, but warns rates will stay high
Central bank governor says inflation expectations are at risk of becoming unanchored
Colombia surprises markets and slows easing cycle
Quarter point cut a “strong message” of independence by central bank, analysts say