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Norges Bank governor says new hike rate ‘likely’ in June
Norwegian central bank holds rates, but Olsen says balance of risks means further hike is likely
RBNZ cuts rates to new low on ‘subdued’ outlook
Central bank opts to cut the policy rate despite being broadly on target, citing “headwinds”
Equities boost Norway’s SWF in Q1 2019
Overall portfolio returns 9.1%, while equity investments yield 12.2%
Burundi central bank updates banknotes
New notes will be higher quality and harder to counterfeit, central bank says
Central Banking to co-operate on research with Chinese universities
MoUs with departments of Renmin and Zhejiang universities envisage co-operation on fintech events and research
US macroeconomic data backs up Fed’s ‘patient’ approach
Lower core inflation is expected to only be temporary, Powell says
Zambia deputy governor emphasises importance of female financial inclusion
Survey data reveals extent of gender disparity in market
Tone of PBoC moves markets, says Bank of Finland paper
Markets are effectively using PBoC speeches as ‘monetary policy instrument’, says researcher
Monetary policy strongly influences income inequality – DNB paper
Central banks should not overlook income distribution effects, researchers say
RBNZ paper stresses need to understand global shocks
Analysing global shocks ‘increasingly important’ for central banks, says article
Turkish central bank defends reserves-boosting swaps activity
Swaps provide support for banks amid offshore Turkish lira liquidity squeeze, central bank says, after reports suggested the central bank was artificially pumping up its reserves figures
Bank of Zambia urges country to embrace financial technology
Zambian payments app becomes integrated with Visa and MasterCard
Iceland central bank holds first meeting of payment council
New body aims to ensure security and efficiency in payments and financial infrastructure
FSB sees room to improve resolution frameworks
Progress is most advanced in globally systemic banks’ home jurisdictions, but gaps remain
Vocalink and IBM to provide Saudi faster payments system
Instant payment system slated for launch at the end of 2020
Ghana to maintain flexible exchange rate, says Addison
Governor confirms he stands by flexible exchange rate despite recent volatility
Fed proposes new rules for determining company control of banks
Proposal aims to “reduce regulatory burden”, Powell says
Canada’s Poloz says policy-makers ‘preoccupied’ with growth slowdown
Central bank expects weakness to be temporary, but cuts more hawkish wording
Argentina launches digital platform to foster financial literacy
Central bank will use platform to promote use of bank accounts and electronic payments
CBRT spooks markets by dropping tightening wording
Lira falls as central bank takes rate hike off the table
Bank of Uganda poised to take control of mobile money services
Deputy governor stresses need for regulation in financial institutions
‘Broader skill base’ supporting BoE diversity targets
Central bank still missing targets at top level, but graduate intakes are much more diverse
FCA stresses need for regulations to adapt to changing technology
Technology will bring both serious risks and benefits to all groups, says FCA
IMF budget flat for another year
Fund faces eighth year with its budget unchanged in real terms