Central Bank of Brazil (BCB)
Brazil’s central bank shuts down two lenders
Move comes amid broader clean-up of country’s weakest financial institutions
Brazil cuts rates for a fourth time in a row
BCB’s policy statement shorter and more focused than previous decision, analyst says
Institutionalising change: the challenge for Argentina
Martín Redrado sets out what is needed for a meaningful and resilient new ‘charter’ for the Central Bank of Argentina
Rajan, King and Stein to head Warsh’s Fed task forces
Former governors among experts asked to help ‘advance the cause’ of US monetary policy
Brazil cuts rates to 14.25% despite worsening inflation
Copom forecasts 5.2% price growth for 2026 and 3.7% by end of 2027
BCB financial autonomy bill advances through Senate committee
Legislation first proposed in 2023 would give Brazil’s central bank full control over its budget
People: April to June 2026
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Banknotes: April to June 2026
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Regtech and suptech in central banks 2026 case studies: Part three – New risks to financial stability and stress-testing
Supervisors share their approaches to identifying new and evolving risks, and designing their stress tests
Central banks complete cross-border open finance prototype
BIS-led initiative connects systems of Brazil, Hong Kong, India, UK and UAE
Economy resilient despite restrictive rates, says BCB governor
Galípolo also tells Senate committee that fallout from Banco Master case is ‘extremely serious’
BIS announces board changes
Panetta elected chair, plus new roles for heads of RBA, BCB, BoJ and BoK
People: Macron nominates ex-chief of staff to take over at BdF
Plus: BoJ appoints new head of international affairs, and MNB deputy joins EBA board
Geopolitical shifts and the evolution of reserve management: adapting to a new reality
How great power rivalry affects central bank portfolios by the Central Bank of Brazil’s Ricardo da Costa Martinelli
Brazil delivers rate cut amid rising inflation expectations
Copom says that both inflation and expectations are rising above its 3% target
Regtech and suptech in central banks 2026 case studies: Part two – advancing with AI
Supervisors on how they are already using or plan to use AI in a rapidly changing financial system
Central Banking Awards 2026: the winners in full
Awards recognise extraordinary achievements in another challenging year for central banks
Brazil starts easing with cautious rate cut amid oil shock
BCB says Middle East conflict has intensified domestic inflation risks
Economics in central banking: Bruno Tiberto
The Brazilian economist’s work delivers a robust study of how independence affects inequality, at a critical time for the BCB’s autonomy
Suspended BCB officials named in Banco Master probe
Former member of rate-setting committee allegedly provided advice to owner of collapsed lender
BCB rate cuts could be curtailed if oil prices spike – minister
Brazil’s Treasury secretary says price of $100 a barrel could trigger inflationary pressures