Subject: Top stories this week in Central Banking

THIS WEEK
TOP STORY
BIS’s Hernández de Cos on AI, non-bank risk and tokenisation
General manager talks about how the BIS is navigating a complex global environment
  05 Oct 2026   |  Interview
Operating framework
Claudio Borio calls for revised monetary frameworks
Former BIS economist says central banks should tolerate mild deflation and aim for ‘nimbleness’
06 Oct 2026   |  News
Digital currencies
Hong Kong to explore stablecoin use cases with Malaysia
Monetary authorities also agree to co-operate on tokenisation and local currency use
06 Oct 2026   |  News
Financial Stability
As NBFI sector grows, so do its risks and benefits – Knot
Former FSB chair discusses implications of sector’s increasing dominance
06 Oct 2026   |  News
Payments
Russian finance ministry begins paying salaries in CBDC
All Russian citizens can request to convert salaries into digital ruble, ministry says
05 Oct 2026   |  News
Financial inclusion
Pacific series: PNG’s governor on 40 years at the central bank and her plans for its future
Elizabeth Genia speaks about reaching remote communities, FX, green finance and leadership
07 Oct 2026   |  Interview
Economics
IMF approves El Salvador funds, despite bitcoin purchases
Institution granted waivers after government missed performance targets, including on crypto
02 Oct 2026   |  News
Monetary Policy
Villeroy de Galhau rejects ‘populist’ critique of central banks
Independent institutions belong in driver’s seat ‘more than ever’, says former BdF governor
02 Oct 2026   |  Speech
Reserves
Gold is a good diversification strategy for central banks – Nagel
Geopolitical and credit risks strengthen case for bullion as reserve asset, says Bundesbank president
06 Oct 2026   |  Speech
Reserves
Reserve Benchmarks 2026 – executive summary
Data reveals diversification trend and sheds light on AI use in reserves management
05 Oct 2026   |  Summary

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