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ECB to issue final two banknotes of Europa series
Enhanced security features should make it even more difficult for counterfeiters, central bank says
India’s Supreme Court issues RBI transparency ultimatum
Central bank given “last opportunity” to comply after continuing to “violate” earlier ruling
Reserve managers flag US-China trade war as main risk in 2019
Fed’s looser policy, ESG adoption and growing asset diversification are shaping the sector
Understanding the Fed’s proposed reserves tool
The FOMC hinted at a tool for cutting reserves demand at its last meeting – the question is, why?
Argentine peso plummets as political risk rises
Rising inflation and recession increase popularity of former president Cristina Kirchner
Bank of Samoa warns of crypto asset con
The Ponzi scheme is apparently spreading via churches
Ukraine embarks on easing cycle
Falling inflation allows National Bank of Ukraine to launch first rate cut in new easing cycle; forecasts depend on implementing IMF reforms
Swift names Pérez-Tasso as chief executive
Pérez-Tasso will take over from current chief Gottfried Leibbrandt, who will step down in June
Riksbank surprises observers with fresh QE and dovish message
Swedish central bank extends QE programme and delays next rate hike
Trump administration remains committed to Moore nomination
Candidate’s many controversies are not yet enough to derail his Fed nomination; Greenspan shares insights from governor appointments during his term
BoJ vows to continue ‘powerful’ easing for longer
Central bank promises low rates will last longer, and unveils raft of other measures
BIS chief sees technology as crucial to financial inclusion
Big data and technology are key to overcoming financial exclusion, says Agustín Carstens
RBNZ faces communication challenges in new policy framework
Some observers think new monetary policy committee may add confusion, but Orr appears to be focusing on broader topics
Bank of Jamaica should reduce forex ‘footprint’ – IMF
“Further rate cuts” also necessary, the fund says
Trump’s tariffs aren’t hurting eurozone yet, says ECB
Economists warn of danger to US in escalating trade war
BoE agrees to refine stress-testing in light of review
Independent report says stress-testing is working, but there is room for improvement
Search on for Mark Carney replacement
Treasury begins search for new BoE governor, as Carney’s term will not be extended again
Eurozone needs central stabilisation fund to secure fiscal stability – ECB research
Unlike other monetary unions, the region’s federal budget plays a very limited role
New York Fed launches new regional website
New design offers more convenient access to data, events and locally-focused research; data highlights sharply differing outcomes across regions
Cain withdraws candidacy for Fed governorship
Trump’s pick faced widespread opposition due to partisan views aligned with the White House
RBI proposes regulatory sandbox in bid to grow fintech sector
Draft proposal would enable 10–12 companies to operate without usual regulations
Fed proposes leverage ratio exemption for custody banks
Latest regulatory easing proposal would see custodians gain exemption for some assets
Central bankers call for ‘practical action’ to tackle climate risks
Leading central bankers and supervisors attending a Network for Greening the Financial System event at the Banque de France called for immediate action to be taken to tackle climate risks – they said the time for talking is over
Argentina imposes price controls to tackle hyperinflation
Central bank governor apologises as year-on-year inflation figures rise 54.7%