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Bank Negara Malaysia holds policy rate
Central bank has left key rate unchanged for 20 months against backdrop of strong growth
EBA launches stricter EU-wide stress test for 2025
Banks face more scrutiny of credit risks following “overly optimistic projections” in past exercises
European Commission in ‘listening mode’ on potential FRTB changes
Delay or relief measures on the table after UK postpones start of Basel III to 2027
IMF commends Ethiopian central bank’s reforms
Institution says NBE’s measures helped country make progress in debt restructuring talks
Fed leaves central bank climate alliance
Departure from NGFS came ahead of US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement
Large firms drive inflation in advanced economies – BIS study
Analysis of barcode scanner data finds pricing decisions by individual companies have outsize impact
Esma sets deadline for delisting non-compliant stablecoins
Providers have until end of March to fully comply with Mica regulation, European supervisor says
FX interventions ‘excessive’, says RBI’s former regional head
India’s central bank nevertheless claims its actions to prop up rupee have been effective
Vietnam’s central bank orders takeovers of two lenders
SBV continues with plan to force stronger banks to take over weaker ones
HKMA’s renminbi repo plans boost hopes for onshore access
Market participants optimistic that new provisions for offshore repos of onshore bonds are first step towards mainland access
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Trumps launch cryptocurrencies ahead of inauguration
Donald’s and Melania’s meme coins come as administration signals crypto-friendly regulatory stance
PBoC holds key lending rates
Move comes after China hit 5% growth target for 2024, but analysts expect further easing this year
Nagel worried about giving bitcoin ‘government seal of approval’
EBA and Esma say EU adoption of decentralised finance is “lower than other developed economies”
Finland’s hedge against FX risk ‘not motivated by US tariffs’
Central bank’s head of reserves says decision was part of regular review
Bangladesh Bank former deputy governor arrested
Sitangshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury accused of concealing information about his personal wealth
Europe’s central banks re-evaluate X after Bundesbank leaves
German central bank says standards of discussion on platform are “increasingly unacceptable”
Bank of England delays Basel III implementation until 2027
PRA bows to pressure to promote growth and follow lead of incoming US administration
Malaysia launches centralised dispute resolution service
Central bank governor says initiative aims to make it easier to seek redress for financial losses
Libyan central bank calls for prompt transfer of oil revenues
Bank cites growing demand for FX, as state oil company insists transfers have been regular
BoE collaborates with NY regulator on crypto supervision
Senior staff to exchange expertise in digital payments and distributed ledger technology
Bank of Korea unexpectedly holds policy rate amid political turmoil
Central bank cites need to assess political developments and incoming US administration’s policies
Conflict casts doubt on viability of Sudan’s new banknotes
Concerns over regime’s stability may undermine its efforts to swap out old currency, says analyst
ECB lists climate and tech risks as supervisory priorities
SSM says strong governance and geopolitical risks will also be among key areas of focus in 2025–27