Official Record
Asia-Pacific central banks list geopolitics, AI among key challenges
EMEAP, representing monetary authorities from across region, commits to strengthening co-operation
Hong Kong’s fintech strategy pits AI against AI – Yue
HKMA chief sets out AI focus after regtech adoption reportedly reaches 97%
Concentrated IT market poses systemic risks, Dutch say
AFM and DNB urge Europe’s financial sector to diversify digital service providers
SNB to open ‘Moneyverse’ in renovated visitor centre
“Interactive experience” will help financial literacy and give “glimpse” into the SNB, central bank says
FSB finds large gaps in implementing regulatory reforms
Efforts to strengthen resilience of financial sector have not been timely or consistent, body warns
RBNZ to set up financial policy committee
Institutional reform comes after parliamentary inquiry suggests idea that mirrors set-up at BoE
IMF warns of AI adoption resulting in tiered supervision
Advanced economies more likely to use suptech, while EMEs may not be able to afford it
Central banks buying more gold after July lull – WGC
Kazakhstan was largest buyer in August; Bank Indonesia reportedly sells 11 tonnes
ECB and SNB explore linking payment systems
Feasibility study will run through 2026, central banks say
Bank of Mauritius appoints its first female governor
Bank hopes to put turmoil behind it with appointment of IMF economist Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor
Nigeria lowers rates after three-year hiking cycle
Central bank says disinflation gives it room for cuts to support economic recovery
BoE proposes reducing data reporting requirements for banks
UK central bank to phase out EU-era regulations in drive to reduce lenders’ admin costs
Sarb pauses easing cycle as inflation ticks up
Bank cautiously optimistic about growth, but wary of expectations becoming unanchored
Bank of Ghana makes higher-than-expected rate cut
Central bank strikes bullish tone over prospects for economic growth and reduction in inflation
Brazil holds rates at 15% with hawkish guidance
Rate-setters say they would “not hesitate to resume” hiking cycle if necessary
Sama enables Google Pay, to launch Alipay+ by 2026
Saudi central bank expands payment system to global players in digitalisation drive
National Bank of Serbia holds rates
Summertime inflation warrants restrictive policy, central bank says
Russia eases by 100bp in third consecutive rate cut
Governor says decision was warranted by falls in both inflation and economic activity
AI ‘explainability’ a growing problem for supervisors – paper
Better guidance may be needed on model risk management, Basel-based FSI says
Investors pledge $510m to Singapore’s green investment fund
Central bank says venture will finance sustainable infrastructure across Asia
Central banks purchasing less gold, says WGC
July figures show a slowdown in net purchases of the precious metal
Belize clarifies moneylender annual fees cap at 144%
Central bank says it is striving to reduce overall fees, improve transparency and cut predatory lending
North Macedonia reshuffles reserve requirements
Central bank eyes more long-term, dinar-denominated savings and stronger deposit base for banks
Bank Indonesia makes second surprise rate cut
Consecutive cuts come despite strong second-quarter growth