Official Record
Sri Lanka’s central bank picks SimCorp to manage reserves
Platform will handle both internally and externally managed funds
UAE central bank opens new fintech office
New office aims to attract international investors, central bank says
Icelandic Central Bank’s female employees earn slightly more than men
Central bank says figures indicate there is no unexplained pay gap
RBNZ to re-impose loan-to-value limits from March 2021
Central bank records increase in mortgages granted to high-risk lenders
RBNZ considers greater focus on house prices in MPC decisions
Government is concerned house price rises are excluding people from the market
FSB warns of ‘breadth and magnitude’ of climate risks
Report warns climate risk could be more challenging to address than other economic risks
Ghana recovering faster than expected, says governor Addison
Growth has bounced back to double figures and inflation is expected to hit target by mid-2021
Eurozone inflation remains at -0.3%
Persistent deflation will be key focus at next ECB policy meeting on December 10
Bailey urges co-operation on cyber risk
BoE governor says cyber risks can “go the distance”
Zambia MPC holds rates despite stability concerns
New governor notes a cut to interest rates would have been “expected”
Iceland cuts rates to new record low of 0.75%
Central bank revises down 2020 GDP forecasts by more than one percentage point to -8.5%
Egyptian central bank cuts policy rate again
Move is needed to support economy against second Covid-19 wave despite rising inflation, MPC says
Pandemic has impacted post-crisis reform work – FSB
“Substantial work” still outstanding in important areas, Financial Stability Board says
IMF approves $370 million credit facility for Afghanistan
New programme aims to support country’s recovery from Covid-19
Riksbank publishes list of companies eligible for bond purchases
List includes 50 companies and will be updated on the first weekday of the month
MAS encourages digital reporting through new grant
Firms can claim up to S$250,000 to implement new technology but only from pre-approved firms
MAS and Bank Indonesia extend currency agreement
Leaders agree to extend bilateral repo and currency swaps arrangements for another year
Israeli reserves grow marginally in October
Portfolio grows due to FX purchases and government transfers from abroad
Norges Bank holds rates due to Covid fears
Norwegian central bank thinks the spread of Covid-19 likely to slow down recovery
Brazilian Senate passes bill increasing central bank independence
Legislation still needs to be approved by the lower chamber of Congress
Sri Lanka central bank sees signs of ‘strong recovery’
Signs of bounce-back in the economy but recent surge in virus cases could cause problems
Singapore’s central bank discontinues issuance of $1,000 banknote
Highest denomination will remain legal tender, but new issuance will cease at the end of 2020
ECB slows down PEPP purchases
Purchases reached €12.6 billion in the week to October 30, the lowest level since PEPP was launched
Covid-19 accelerates cash decline in Sweden
Riksbank report shows payments through Swish have already overtaken cash