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Bank of Canada holds rates despite stronger inflation
Central bank predicts higher growth in coming years but warns of possible trade conflict with US
BdF paper models tax evasion’s impact on sovereign default
Widespread tax evasion can undermine austerity plans imposed by donors, argue researchers
Malaysian central bank holds rates
Policy stance remains accommodative as central bank forecasts rising inflation
FCA proposes ban on sale of crypto derivatives to consumers
Regulator cites lack of understanding of crypto assets by consumers
Higher US capital buffers leave firms’ debt unchanged – Fed paper
Individual banks cut lending due to higher capital buffers but firms find other lenders, researchers say
Israel could be vulnerable to global shock – central bank
Worsening liquidity conditions in local markets could amplify a global crisis, Bank of Israel says
Lagarde reiterates call for greater international co-ordination
“We need a trading system fit for today’s world,” IMF chief says after G20 summit
Bank of Mexico holds rates amid growth fears
“High degree” of uncertainty over inflation as trade tensions with US persist
Iceland cuts rates on weaker growth forecasts
A reduction in key tourism sector may be worse than previously thought
RBI takes complaints system digital
System will support supervision by giving people an easier means of submitting complaints
RBNZ launches strategy to become ‘best central bank’
Statement of intent for 2019–22 includes an update to RTGS system, and a “future of cash” plan
IMF’s IEO outlines plan for capital flows evaluation
Some countries say the fund may now be too quick to endorse capital flow restrictions
Canada not looking to change exchange regime in 2021 review – Schembri
Deputy governor highlights benefits to economy since adopting regime
RBA signals new rate cut ‘more likely than not’
Labour market will be key factor in any future easing of monetary policy
CBRT cuts rates for primary dealers
New liquidity facility designed to contribute towards financial market deepening, central bank says
UK and Singapore to collaborate on cyber security
BoE, FCA and MAS say they will investigate ways to share information and potentially staff
Finnish researchers propose new crisis indicator
Bank of Finland paper compares short term credit-to-GDP ratio to "Basel gap"
UK banking industry pledges to support public access to cash
Trade body will work with BoE and Treasury to ensure access to cash
RBI waives RTGS fees in bid to boost digital payments
Banks expected to pass the cost savings on to their customers
Sarb develops methodology to find ‘systemically important’ banks
South Africa’s central bank bases analysis on BCBS research
FSB report considers implications of decentralised financial technologies
Report warns of negatives of tokenisation
BoE unveils strategic priorities for 2019
Annual report says focus will remain on Brexit, but resilience, fintech and an overhaul of the BoE’s own operations are also priorities
Norges Bank to administer Nowa benchmark rate from 2020
The rate is calculated based on data provided by 11 banks
National Bank of Ukraine continues to focus on CBDC
‘E-hryvnia’ pilot project was completed in February