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Former Bank of Mauritius governor released on bail
Harvesh Seegolam had been arrested for alleged conspiracy to defraud
Argentina secures $1 billion repo deal to boost reserves
Agreement with five unnamed international banks will be in effect until 2027
SNB faces renewed drive to hold bitcoin in its reserves
Campaign calls for constitutional amendment that would force central bank to keep cryptocurrency
PBoC vows to cut reserve requirements and interest rates
Officials pledge to keep monetary policy “moderately loose” and support capital markets
ECB set for 100bp of rate cuts by autumn – Greek governor
France is ‘an issue’ and Trump presidency an ‘explosive mix’, says Stournaras
Bank of Portugal warns against fake news of ‘Ronaldo coin’
Central bank denies speculation about commemorative coin featuring famous footballer
Oman names new central bank governor
Bank CEO takes the helm at Gulf state’s central bank
Cambodia allows banks to handle stablecoins and backed cryptos
Central bank sets up legal framework to regulate cryptocurrency activities
Claudio Borio joins the Central Banking Advisory Board
Economics expert and ex-BIS research head joins peers from across the globe
IMF develops stress test for central bank balance sheets
Framework designed to help risk teams determine appropriate profit distributions
Turkey makes 250bp cut
MPC narrows rate corridor by 300bp as inflation shows signs of cooling
Syria appoints new central bank chief after regime change
Maysaa Sabreen becomes first woman to hold governor position
Government loyalist deemed ineligible for BoT chairmanship
Council of State raises issue with Kittiratt na Ranong’s previous political office
Russia pauses tightening, but warns rates will stay high
Central bank governor says inflation expectations are at risk of becoming unanchored
Colombia surprises markets and slows easing cycle
Quarter point cut a “strong message” of independence by central bank, analysts say
Ethiopia’s liberalisation paves way for banking consolidation
Reforms will give central bank power to supervise foreign lenders as country lifts barriers to investment
Mexico continues easing with quarter-point cut
Analysts think larger reduction is plausible but central bank stays cautious
Brazil digs into reserves again to prop up falling currency
BCB sells almost $13 billion of reserves as investors cast doubt on government’s fiscal position
China holds benchmark lending rates
One- and five-year loan prime rates unchanged after authorities pledge to loosen policy next year
Central Bank of the Philippines cuts policy rate by 25bp
Third reduction in a row follows Fed’s quarter-point cut
BoJ holds rates, completes broad monetary policy review
Governor admits bank has been slow to raise rates, but highlights need to assess wage data and US policy
Sweden makes further cuts, but Norway continues to hold
Riksbank reduces rates by 25bp, but Norges Bank maintains more hawkish approach
BoE holds rates as UK inflation hits eight-month high
Decision closer than expected as members unsure about implications of government budget
Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25bp
Powell says effects of Trump’s proposed policies, including tariffs, remain unclear