International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Costa Rica makes about-turn on interest rates
Central bank reverses November hike as inflation concerns tip towards the downside
IMF research supports creation of fiscal responsibility laws
Philippine example highlights flaws in “non-binding” ceiling on budget deficit, author says
Turkey acknowledges reserves build-up necessary to stabilise lira
Currency plummeted on March 22 on weak global economic data
IMF puts new macro-prudential database to work
Fund uses new data to test effectiveness of LTV ratios
China’s bond market needs reform, economist says
IMF book looks in detail at China’s bond market characteristics, prospects and reforms
IMF supports Argentina’s efforts to tame inflation
The central bank extended its monetary base targeting after inflation rose sharply in February
Bank of Jamaica pushes banks to meet full LCR this year
The central bank also plans to introduce other liquidity management standards in coming years
IMF paper looks at central banks’ use of forex reserves
Reserves used more for liquidity than for investment in decade since financial crisis, researchers find
Supervisory compliance weaker on 55% of Basel III principles – IMF
FSAP reports uncover potentially worrying trend on financial supervision since mid-2013
PBoC independence would help China’s exchange rate goals – IMF paper
Researcher recommends four China-specific policies to support greater exchange rate flexibility
IMF says Gambian central bank is managing well
Significant policy rate cuts are “appropriate” in light of falling inflation, IMF report says
IMF staff praise Bank of Jamaica’s engagement campaign
Authorities must pass a law to guarantee the central bank’s operational independence, says staff report
IMF urges Bank of Korea to pursue ‘accommodative policy stance’
Fund urges central bank to implement “light” macro-prudential policies
Central bank digital currencies need bigger incentive to succeed, researchers find
IMF paper estimates the potential demand for central bank digital currencies
IMF board says Malta must tighten AML-CFT regime
Maltese Financial Services Authority needs better funding and more independence – IMF board
Central Bank of Sri Lanka must repair reserves buffers – IMF
IMF programme set to be restarted after political turmoil, but authorities have fallen behind on their targets
Eurozone lending constraints are effective but only after a time lag, researcher says
IMF paper looks at efficacy of tighter lending on curbing house prices and credit
Lagarde warns against easing regulations
Further efforts are needed to address too-big-to-fail and leveraged lending, Lagarde says
Costa Rica has significantly improved inflation targeting – IMF staff
IMF report welcomes end to governors’ terms being linked to presidential elections
IMF paper sets out growth-at-risk framework
Tool for assessing macro-financial conditions likely to enhance surveillance, authors say
Brazilian senate confirms new central bank president
Roberto Campos Neto arrives to the Central Bank of Brazil after 18 years at Banco Santander
Kazakhstan’s senate appoints new central bank governor
Change comes after president demands government’s resignation due to poor economic performance
Looser Fed policy and monetary target hamper Argentina’s currency efforts
Inflation rises faster than expected as Argentinian forex reserves reach record high
Sub-Saharan Africa could be fintech hub – IMF author
Wider adoption of mobile banking provides platform for further developments, says Amadou Sy