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Hong Kong intervenes to protect currency peg
HKMA sells US$1.2 billion at HK$7.85 to the dollar as local currency hits weak end of FX band
Czech central bank holds rates in unanimous decision
CNB takes wait-and-see approach despite strong economic growth
Hungary holds rates as economic outlook nosedives
MNB’s annual growth forecasts are significantly lower than the government’s
Thailand holds rates as trade talks with US continue
Central bank says tariffs are among reasons for projected economic slowdown in 2025
BoJ board member says rate rises likely
Naoki Tamura predicts tightening of policy as economy improves
Brain drain at OCC raises concerns about US model supervision
Quant team cull will reduce capacity to validate bank models, but that could be part of the plan
BoE responds to criticism on interest payments
Governor defends monetary policy tools following attacks by political party
Stablecoins will not revolutionise money, says BIS
But a “trilogy” of tokenised assets on a unified ledger might, organisation concludes
Bowman is latest Fed member to call for July rates cut
Vice-chair for supervision joins Waller in saying risks to growth outweigh risks to inflation
Bank of England urged to rethink HHI concentration risk add-on
Experts think overhaul of credit risk measure should be part of PRA’s ongoing Pillar 2 review
US stablecoins pose ‘severe risks’ to monetary sovereignty – paper
Assets threaten stability in eurozone and global south, authors find
Thailand approves its first virtual banks
Thai, South Korean and Chinese firms will operate online-only lenders, central bank announces
Regulatory confusion hinders euro stablecoins, says DRW founder
Conflicting interpretations of EU rules will divert more capital away from euro assets, says Don Wilson
EBA mulls rule changes to speed up model approval process
Reducing compliance burden of credit risk model updates can aid banks and supervisors
Norway, Sweden and Switzerland cut, while Moldova holds
Swiss and Nordic banks ease policy by 25bp
Brazil raises policy rate to 15% and signals ‘prolonged’ hold
BCB makes seventh consecutive hike; inflation trends downwards but still above target
MNB governor signs co-operation agreement with PBoC
Hungary can “especially” rely on Asian partners amid global uncertainty, governor says
Fed maintains wait-and-see approach with rate hold
Powell ignores Trump’s calls for easing amid president’s continued insults
BoE holds rates, as three MPC members call for cut
Dissenting policy-makers highlight labour market weakness and lower pay growth
Philippines cuts policy rate by 25bp
Central bank points to improved outlook for inflation, as well as threats to growth from global events
Kenya to extend RTGS system’s daily operating hours
Central bank says Kepps system will move from seven hours a day to 12 from July 1
US Senate passes ‘Genius Act’ to regulate stablecoins
Regulators express concerns over stability risks; senator says bill could trigger “next financial meltdown”
PBoC’s Pan outlines vision for multi-currency international order
Governor describes SDR-based system in which major currencies would “co-exist and compete”
US Basel III delay to 2026 seen as almost inevitable
Reprioritisation and leadership changes cast doubts on timing of new proposals