Central Bank of Brazil (BCB)
Be proactive on AI and quantum, Riksbank deputy says
Authorities should collaborate despite geopolitical tensions, says Aino Bunge
Brazil steps up financial system security after hacks
Institutions face transaction limits and risk management audits after criminals targeted at least $315m
Bank notes: July to September 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Brazil holds rates amid tariff threats and Trump-Lula feud
Potential 50% levies from US reinforce “cautious stance”, BCB says
Brazil’s ‘biggest-ever’ heist highlights cyber security gaps
Experts say theft, targeting network linking small lenders to central bank, could have been prevented
Central banks of China and Brazil pledge deeper financial ties
PBoC and BCB commit to bilateral currency swaps and “financial strategic co-operation”
Central banks must rethink how they speak
Communication is critical for effective policy and social media is not merely a channel of communication, it is a space for dialogue, a feedback loop and a reputational battleground, writes Biagio Bossone
Brazil raises policy rate to 15% and signals ‘prolonged’ hold
BCB makes seventh consecutive hike; inflation trends downwards but still above target
Brazil to enable recurring payment feature for Pix
BCB’s payment system will launch new function on June 16 after delay
Bank notes: April to June 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Brazil and China agree currency swap line
BCB says it is in talks to establish similar arrangements with other central banks
Brazil hikes rates again as inflation still above target
BCB tightens by 50bp to 14.75% and leaves next decision open
Brazil to introduce instalment function for Pix
BCB also plans to allow merchants to collateralise loans with future receivables on platform
Banknotes: January to March 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Brazil delivers another 100bp hike
BCB’s battle against inflation continues as government announces more fiscally expansionary measures
The interest rate dilemma in an uncertain world: a balancing act
Biagio Bossone makes the case for a holistic policy approach that includes extending IT tolerance bands, smart fiscal policies, supply-side reform and financial safeguards
Brazil to enable Pix for contactless instant payments
BCB-managed platform to have point-of-sale function by late February
Brazil again raises rates by 100bp
BCB signals further rises amid persistently high inflation and lingering concerns over public finances
Brazil grants Paysafe licence for online gambling market
BCB gives UK-based company green light to operate as payment institution for newly regulated sector
Brazil digs into reserves again to prop up falling currency
BCB sells almost $13 billion of reserves as investors cast doubt on government’s fiscal position
Brazil raises rates again amid fiscal woes
Central bank tightens policy by 100bp in unanimous decision as inflation continues to overshoot
BIS and World Bank find central banks split over retail CBDCs
Study says many institutions see value in launching fast payments systems first
People: October to December 2024
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move
Brazil maintains tightening stance with 50bp hike
Policy committee cites strength of economy and external uncertainty as reasons for unanimous decision