Central Bank of Brazil
The Central Banking Awards 2020 virtual ceremony
View the trophy presentations and acceptance comments from all the winners
Brazilian central bank interrupts rate-cutting cycle
Monetary policy committee says space for further monetary stimulus “should be small”
Innovation hubs should help central banks update regulation – panellists
Regulation should be transparent enough for fintechs to understand what requirements must be met
Central Bank of Brazil launches climate change agenda
Proposals include sustainable liquidity facility and adding climate factors to reserves management
Brazil launches new 200 real banknote as hoarding continues
New banknote worth $37 features new security features, and has been sized to ensure quick dispersal
Central Bank of Brazil forms CBDC working group
Report by commercial bank warns that Brazil faces strong structural obstacles to CBDC
Brazil’s central bank cuts rates to record low
MPC says there is limited space for more monetary policy stimulus as crisis continues
Brazil suspends WhatsApp payments
Facebook’s app had launched digital payments in Brazil on June 15
Brazil close to limit of monetary easing – minutes
Rate-setters stress new interest rate cuts could imperil financial stability
Brazilian central bank cuts rates to record low
MPC says “remaining space for monetary policy stimulus is uncertain”
IMF should issue more SDRs – Brazilian governor
Brazil’s recovery will be crucially affected by external factors, Campos Neto tells Central Banking
Central banking enters a new era
‘Monetary financing’ and ‘buyer of last resort’ traps lie in wait
Bond purchases will not imperil independence – Brazilian governor
Roberto Campos Neto stresses temporary asset purchases face strict limits
Campos Neto on reforming Brazil’s economy amid Covid-19 distress
Brazil’s governor details emergency asset purchase plans and backs extending SDR funding
Brazil changes law to allow QE amid chaotic response to virus
Finance minister says central bank will “shower” country with liquidity if needed
Podcast: inside Brazil’s new instant payment system
New system seeks to boost financial inclusion with coverage of accounts and mandatory participation
Amplifying the soundwaves: the evolution of social media communications
Central bank social media usage is on the rise, with choice of platform is shifting towards the visual
Brazilian central bank seeks power to buy government bonds
Governor Campos Neto said the central bank should be able to support markets as its peers are doing
Brazil unveils measures to boost liquidity
Central bank estimates action will boost credit supply by 1.2 trillion reals ($238 billion)
Fed action likely to affect policy plans in Brazil and Mexico
In spite of weaker currencies, both countries may require lower rates to tackle weaker growth and higher rate differentials
Brazil to launch instant payments platform
System is set to become operational in November 2020 and will allow tax payments
Central Banking Awards 2020: the winners
All the winners in the 2020 Central Banking Awards
Brazilian MPC cuts policy rate to record low
Central bank forecasts inflation to stay within target range despite recent rises
Central Banking Awards 2020: final winners announced
Awards include lifetime achievement, transparency, communications and website