Norges Bank
Norwegian fund welcomes ‘positive result’ in turbulent quarter
Fund saw returns in the second quarter despite some difficult trading conditions
Norges Bank hikes rates again, citing stronger growth
Governor says further rate rises likely this year as growth and inflation beat forecasts
Norges Bank to administer Nowa benchmark rate from 2020
The rate is calculated based on data provided by 11 banks
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Norway’s revised budget adds to pressure for tightening
Analysts think higher public spending could reinforce Norges Bank’s tightening cycle
Norges Bank governor says new hike rate ‘likely’ in June
Norwegian central bank holds rates, but Olsen says balance of risks means further hike is likely
Central bankers must grapple with climate complexity, panel says
But regulatory frameworks should not be changed to boost “green” agenda, expert says
IMF’s Adrian says central banks should disclose climate risk exposure
Data gaps make it harder for central banks to set appropriate climate stress tests, he says
Norwegian deputy issues warning on high private debt
Official advocates gradual reduction of household debt to income, as a sudden shock is a risk
Norwegian central bank hikes rates as inflation rises
Central bank increases the policy rate by 25 basis points to 1%, despite global uncertainty
Norway to ditch oil stocks from Norges Bank fund
Government says move will reduce the economy’s vulnerability to oil price shocks
Norway’s oil fund reports worst annual results since 2008
Volatile equity markets were main reason behind return of –6.1%
Nordic-Baltic crisis simulation seeks to reinforce collective response
Nordic-Baltic Stability Group carried out first region-wide crisis scenario in January
Risk management technology: Vermeg
Having successfully delivered the collateral management module of its Megara system to four major central banks, Vermeg has won a high-profile tender to deliver the technology for the Eurosystem Collateral Management System
Norges Bank leaves rates unchanged
Central bank says it is still likely to hike rates in March 2019
Custody initiative of the year: Citi
The US financial group used its global presence and technological edge in 2018 to deepen existing relations and obtain new mandates
Norges Bank excludes three companies from SWF
Central bank sanctions firms due to human rights and environmental violations
Rise of renminbi prompts central banks to open Asian offices
A total of nine central banks now have offices in Asia, but New York remains city of choice
Five central banks and supervisors join environmental group
Network for Greening the Financial System aims to help meet Paris agreement goals
Norges Bank ends ban on SWF investing in two oil companies
Move comes after energy firms end involvement in conflict-torn region
Private debt and housing prices are main financial challenges in Norway
Rising commercial property prices also a potential threat to financial stability, central bank says
Norges Bank keeps rates unchanged after September hike
Executive board notes higher inflation expectations in Q4
Norwegian government recommends Norges Bank retain control of SWF
Finance ministry also proposes creating a committee for monetary policy and financial stability at central bank