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Atlanta Fed’s GDP estimate takes a nosedive
Bank projects more severe contraction in Q1, while analysts point to possible recession
RBNZ governor unexpectedly resigns
Adrian Orr ends term early without giving reason as Christian Hawkesby temporarily takes over
Sama bans banks from using WhatsApp for customer comms
Directive comes amid spike in scams
Central banks buy more gold in January
Net accumulation follows dip seen in previous month
MNB launches DLT-based register for banks and insurers
Central bank says initiative aims to reduce administrative burden for firms and consumers
PBoC adviser calls for new tools to boost consumption
Senior official recommends “structural” monetary policies as annual political meetings kick off
Iran’s central bank tells lenders to be more transparent
Excessive delays found in responding to enquiries from members of the public
Trump names assets for US crypto strategic reserve
Announcement triggers rally for bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, solana and cardano
SNB governor says ‘no’ to holding crypto in reserves
Schlegel says asset class is “niche phenomenon”
Thailand picks central bank chair after long delay
Panel selects government candidate after previous nomination nullified, media reports
Central banks struggling to adopt latest data standards – BIS survey
Most institutions use SDMX, but resource constraints are limiting the benefits
Crypto custody a bit(coin) closer after US accounting U-turn
Federal banking supervisors expected to eventually relax regimes for safeguarding digital assets
Technology needs to keep up with crypto regulation – panel
Panellists discuss AML/CFT risks arising from virtual assets during Central Banking Spring Meetings
Bank of Israel instructs lenders to provide war relief
Central bank says lenders must set aside $833 billion for groups affected by conflicts
Digital euro could aid EU competitiveness – Cipollone
ECB board member argues for CBDC as bank says national card payment schemes are declining
Iraq to develop CBDC as part of wider digitisation drive
Central bank governor says e-payment methods will gradually supplant paper money
Conservatism in central banking ‘may not exist in 10 years’
Reserve managers at Spring Meetings 2025 share frustrations and discuss new strategies
State-owned banks must support real economy – PBoC official
Deputy governor calls on big lenders to take on greater role amid rumours of capital injection
Tunisia’s president ‘gambling’ with central bank
Analysts say ruler’s attempts to erode bank’s independence create serious risks for economy
Preference for cash ‘can inhibit digital payment innovations’
Panellists at Central Banking Spring Meetings discuss hurdles and opportunities in sector
AML and inclusion go hand in hand – Eswatini deputy governor
Dlamini-Kunene says efforts to tackle crime did not have to result in exclusionary policies
Deutsche Bundesbank posts €19.2 billion loss for 2024
Croatian and Norwegian central banks report profits
Thailand unexpectedly cuts rates as growth poised to slow
Domestic manufacturing sector faces “intense competition” from abroad, BoT says
African reserve managers shed light on post-Covid strategies
Volatile environment has led to more experimentation, speakers tell Central Banking Spring Meetings