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Covid-19, crypto and climate weigh on global economy – GFSR
Central banks face difficult “intertemporal trade-offs”; poorer nations unlikely to regain pre-Covid growth levels for “many, many years”, says IMF’s financial counsellor Tobias Adrian
Crypto asset transactions hit ‘macro critical levels’ – IMF GFSR
Crypto valuations “already systemic” in “many countries”, international rules "probably some time away", says IMF’s Adrian
Georgieva keeps job as Yellen promises further scrutiny
Evidence did not “conclusively demonstrate” the IMF chief played an “improper role”
Summers: digital yuan unlikely to threaten US dollar
Traceability of Chinese CBDC amid “financial thunderbolts” from Beijing may limit appeal, says former top US economics policy-maker
IMF board fails to decide on Georgieva
US and Japan call for resignation but China and many European countries back IMF head
ECB’s Lane: one-off wage increases do not equal sustained inflation
Inflation is forecast to have reached 3.4% year on year in September, well above the ECB’s 2% goal
FSB to press ahead with money market fund reforms
Asset managers had argued turbulence in MMFs during Covid was symptom of stress not cause
Podcast: Fintech and the question of central bank autonomy
Central banks should ensure their fintech activities do not undermine transparency and independence, say Wouter Bossu and Arthur Rossi
Summers fears for Fed’s ability to remove ‘punchbowl’
Central banks may not be able to counter inflation threat amid possible return to 1960s economics, says former US Treasury secretary
China’s financial market at risk of ‘distress’, RBA report warns
Authorities may have to choose between market discipline and intervention to save Evergrande
Peru central bank raises rates for third time in two months
BCRP forecasts inflation will return to target, but expresses concern over expectations
RBNZ names new deputy governor amid leadership changes
New Zealand central bank expands senior management and says CFO will leave in May
Some ECB rate-setters concerned over inflation
Minutes show certain governing council members called for sharper cut in asset purchases
Peru’s president re-nominates long-standing governor
Economy minister says Julio Velarde is an “excellent professional”
People: US Senate confirms CFPB head
Israel adds new member to MPC; Swiss deputy governor will undergo heart surgery
Bank of Israel again holds rate steady
But MPC signals it is ready to end QE programme if economic recovery continues
MAS says it is ‘examining’ allegations against local firm
Pandora Papers report alleges MAS was concerned by firm’s handling of Russian clients
Uruguayan central bank makes second rate increase in a row
Central bank aims to end “expansive” monetary policy and guide inflation to target range
UK’s FCA to invest £120 million in move towards cloud
Chief executive Nikhil Rathi says FCA will be “data and digital first” regulator
Romania orders first rate increase in more than three years
Central bank adds 25 basis points as energy prices bite, while Moldova continues tightening
Iran appoints third governor this year
Ali Salehabadi joins central bank three months after predecessor took office
RBNZ begins monetary tightening with 25bp hike
Central bank is confident inflation will return to target, but says growth will be “volatile”
Fed asks watchdog to review controversial trading
Move follows resignation of Boston and Dallas heads, as Warren asks for SEC probe
BSP calls for criminalisation of ‘extreme’ coin hoarding
Philippines central bank proposal comes as police seize hoard of 50 million pesos worth of pennies