Subject: Book notes: The London Consensus: economic principles for the 21st century, by Tim Besley, Irene Bucelli and Andrés Velasco

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International Book notes: The London Consensus, by Tim Besley, Irene Bucelli and Andrés Velasco The authors set out guidelines to address shortcomings linked to the Washington consensus, but implementation will be a challenge 09 Jan 2026   |  Review Payments Renato Gomes on Pix, Drex and digital asset regulation Brazil’s deputy governor speaks with Christopher Jeffery about pros and pitfalls of open finance, financial inclusion and crime on Pix, and the need to sideline DLT for Drex phase 3 31 Dec 2025   |  Interview

Digital currencies Book notes: Money in crisis, by Ignazio Angeloni and Daniel Gros This book should be essential reading for policy-makers at a time of uncertainty and technological change 19 Dec 2025   |  Review Micro-prudential Richard Doornbosch on central banking in a tempestuous climate The Curaçao and Sint Maarten president speaks about addressing legacy financial scandals, transition to a Caribbean guilder, tapping gold holdings and managing a currency peg at a time of US policy uncertainty 16 Dec 2025   |  Interview

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Christopher Jeffery is the editor of the Central Banking Journal newsletter. He is also editor-in-chief of Central Banking Publications. christopher.jeffery@centralbanking.com