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Bank of Thailand plans overseas PromptPay connections
Central bank aims to connect to retail instant payment systems in other countries
ECB welcomes proposed reforms to Latvian central bank
Major reforms prompted by series of scandals under former Bank of Latvia governor
Belize central bank law to allow bigger loans to state
Amendments come amid debt crisis as IMF warns country to defend currency peg
Central Banking Awards 2021: first winners unveiled
First tranche of awards announced for governor, reserves management, green finance and more
Eastern Libyan governor tries to resign as threats mount
Local media says el-Hibri complains of shrinking revenue and attacks on staff amid civil war
National Bank of Denmark simplifies monetary framework
Central bank aims to reduce excess liquidity effect on money market rates
Nicaragua lowers policy rate as long recession continues
Recession and political turmoil have beset the country since before the Covid-19 pandemic
BoT says prototype corporate CBDC boosted efficiency
Thai central bank says DLT allowed cement firm to integrate payments systems with suppliers
People: Elderson approved as vice-chair of ECB supervisory council
Former Canadian deputy Wilkins joins insurance company; Japan nominates new policy board member; Rwandan deputy gains role at African Union Commission; and more
Ukrainian deputy governor accuses central bank of censorship
Rozhkova says governor is using “Soviet”-style practices but NBU spokeswoman attacks “slander”
Taiwan governor optimistic over US currency dispute
Yang says country meets ‘currency manipulator’ criteria but adds he does not expect sanctions
ECB to increase asset purchases
Lagarde says PEPP decision was unanimous as ECB staff increase inflation and growth forecast
Riksbank renews Covid-19 lending facilities
Riksbank extends $60 billion facility and will penalise banks that do not lend to non-financial firms
Lagarde expected to clarify ECB bond-buying plans
ECB has lowered purchases as yields have risen and spreads have increased
Irish central bank requests more powers to regulate financial executives
Politicians say scandal at financial firm strengthens case for measures to act against wrongdoing
Pakistan government approves SBP autonomy law
Bill should secure central bank independence as required under IMF conditions, if it passes
Greenpeace lands activists on ECB roof
Stunt publicises new study arguing collateral framework favours high-carbon industries
Venezuela releases three new banknotes amid hyperinflation
High-denomination notes reflect ongoing surge in prices
US spillovers might increase need for UK easing, says Hélène Rey
Andrew Bailey says policy will be “state contingent” but negative rates are possible
IMF expresses concern about São Tomé central bank
Reform law has languished for more than a year as nation copes with pandemic
BoE to consult on Sonia clearing mandate
Long-dated Sonia swaps set to lose clearing exemption as liquidity shifts from Libor
Economics profession has a culture problem – Yellen
Former Fed chair says there is an implicit bias against women in economics
US sanctions billionaire accused of targeting Ukrainian central bank
Kolomoisky barred from US as former NBU governor calls for him to be charged over alleged $5.5bn theft
Sri Lankan central bank launches national financial inclusion strategy
Project aims to bring together “isolated efforts” on financial inclusion under central bank’s lead