Central Bank of Brazil (BCB)
Central bankers debate next steps on climate change
Jens Weidmann argues for independent agency to relieve burden on central banks
Brazil’s inflation still above target in January
Early reading recorded at 4.3%, adding pressure to tighten policy
Brazil’s MPC removes forward guidance
Rate-setting committee forecasts it will raise policy rate by 125bp during 2021
Brazil central bank could ‘test’ lower rates if inflation remains weak – IMF
IMF staff see “no constraint” to lower rates as long as forward guidance is deployed
Brazil launches instant payments platform Pix
Central bank governor says new system aims to foster competition and integration
Brazilian Senate passes bill increasing central bank independence
Legislation still needs to be approved by the lower chamber of Congress
The Central Banking Awards 2020 virtual ceremony
View the trophy presentations and acceptance comments from all the winners recognised in the seventh annual Central Banking Awards
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 creation of 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
Central banks face a delicate balancing act to preserve their reputations as they evolve into ‘buyers of last resort’ and some of their actions appear functionally equivalent to ‘monetary financing’
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
The Central Bank of Brazil governor speaks about how Brazil is managing fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, the benefit of large reserves, his plans to deploy emergency asset purchases and why he favours extending the IMF’s 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 banks’ social media usage is on the rise, but their choice of platform is shifting more and more 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