Official Record
G20 warns against protectionism
Finance ministers and central bankers commit to support economy with fiscal and monetary tools
South African central bank predicts higher inflation and more rate rises
Inflationary pressures are rising, Sarb says
US tariffs pose risk to Canada’s rate path – IMF
Bank of Canada should be prepared to cut rates if growth falters
Fed signals solid growth in report to Congress
FOMC members support gradual normalisation of monetary policy
BoE minority staff score lower in first diversity survey
While BAME scores were lower, the central bank said staff were “generally positive” about inclusiveness
Irish SWF set to become first to divest from all fossil fuels
Fund has in the past argued “engagement” is more effective than divestment
Brazilian government must respect central bank independence – IMF
IMF directors warn against excessive exchange rate interventions
Bank of Thailand: housing market oversupply needs monitoring
Oversupply is pushing down prices, but developers continue to rack up debt
Tunisia should focus monetary policy on tackling inflation – IMF
Fund completes third review of extended fund facility with North African country
ECB’s next president should not be part of G30 – EU ombudsman
Watchdog says central bank is “in denial” over Draghi’s membership
Riksbank leaves rates unchanged at -0.5%
Growing dissent as two of six board members advocate tighter policy
UAE plugs in to IMF’s enhanced data standards
IMF’s chief statistician hails the move as an “important step forward”
European regulator says insurers must prepare for Brexit risks
Firms must put measures in place to ensure continuity for cross-border contracts – Eiopa
South African central bank puts cyber security on strategic agenda
Sarb says it has put “base infrastructure” for security incident technology in place
Caribbean central banks look for common approach to fintech
Working group set up to look at crypto assets in the region
Swiss central bank keeps policy rates negative
SNB says it will intervene in foreign exchange markets “as necessary”
Norges Bank says rate hike likely in September
Key policy remains at 0.5% as inflation rises below target since February 2017
Riksbank terminates contract with Crane
Central bank argues banknote provider has broken its contract by transferring printing facilities
UK card transactions surpass cash for first time
Report shows card transaction volume was marginally higher than cash in 2017
SNB should clearly assign policy tools, IMF report says
SNB can avoid impression of exchange-rate targeting through better communication, says IMF
Spain’s GDP growth set to decelerate – central bank
Waning monetary policy impact, higher oil prices and lower regional expansion behind deceleration
Bundesbank forecasts German growth will continue
Fiscal expansion will support aggregate demand in coming year, says Bundesbank
BoE’s profits dip on higher banknote and research expenditure
But total expenditure comes in below budget due to lower headcount than expected
Bank of Thailand allows securities firms to provide forex trading services
Central bank says rule change will improve market flexibility