Agustín Carstens
Payments changes far more important than bitcoin, Carstens says
Work on card and mobile phone payments is of “immense importance” – BIS general manager
Carstens: regulators must promote ‘orderly assimilation’ of tech
Technology should bring benefits, but may threaten “integrity” of financial markets, BIS chief says
Jackson Hole: policy-makers come to defence of disruption
Poloz and Carstens highlight benefits of technological and trade disruption; monetary policy can cope with the uncertainty, Bank of Canada governor says
Carstens pushes for greater transparency from BIS
New general manager says greater transparency will improve dialogue with central banks
BIS sees ‘narrow’ path to safety as global risks build
BIS softens message on tighter monetary policy, but calls for concerted action as global debt reaches fresh highs
Powell says central banks cannot take independence for granted
Leading governors reflect on the future of central banking at Riksbank’s 350th anniversary
The toxicology of post-crisis shadow banking
Mark Carney tempted fate in 2017 when he declared the most toxic forms of shadow banking “no longer represent a global stability risk”. Did he speak too soon?
The hunt for a crypto taxonomy
Cryptocurrency, crypto asset, crypto token – or something else? Finding the right term helps shed light on the structure of the fast-growing crypto market
Policymakers should act now to prevent next crisis – IMF panellists
Preventative macro-prudential measures could help defend against next financial crisis, panel says
Do not discount central bank digital currency yet – Lagarde
IMF chief says central banks may be forced to issue their own form of crypto-asset if private sector alternatives remain ‘risky and unstable’
BIS’s Carstens sees danger in rapid technological change
General manager says supervisors should ensure the banking system remains resilient amid numerous challenges to traditional business models
BIS and IMF offer joint course for financial supervisors
Lagarde and Carstens say the two organisations will increase joint efforts at capacity-building
Bank of Mexico hikes again as inflation remains high
The prospect of tighter policy in the US affects the monetary decisions in its major southern trading partner
BIS’s Carstens calls for cryptocurrency clampdown
Bitcoin has become “a combination of a bubble, a Ponzi scheme and an environmental disaster”
Carstens: regulators should not forget the non-banks
Banking standards may be largely complete but there is still work to do on non-banks and fintech, the new BIS chief says
People: PBoC deputy appointed vice-mayor of Beijing
First woman nominated as deputy governor at the Bank of Mexico; Kganyago bags IMF job; Sarb gets new MPC member
Bank of Mexico hikes rates as inflation rises
Central bank resumes tightening path as Mexican economy faces trade and currency challenges
Diversified export markets may offset Mexican Nafta showdown
Bank of Mexico sees a failure to renegotiate the trade deal as the biggest risk to the economy
Insider León takes Carstens’ seat at Bank of Mexico
León to take over from Carstens at end of week; lengthy selection process saw top contender drop out to run for presidential office
Bank of Mexico cuts growth forecasts for 2017 due to earthquakes
Renegotiation of Nafta is main downside risk for economy, outgoing governor Carstens says
Mexico raises minimum wage above inflation
Central bank warned about inflationary pressures that an excessive increase may create
People: Yellen to leave Fed in February; Curaçao names temporary governor
Janet Yellen to step down from Fed board; retirement crisis sees flurry of appointments at Curaçao and Sint Maarten; Carstens hands in chairmanship at IMFC; and more
Race to replace Agustín Carstens enters final stages
With less than a month to go before Bank of Mexico governor Carstens retires, analysts review potential candidates
Inflation shocks in Mexico temporary, Carstens says
Medium and long-term inflation expectations remain close to 3% target, governor says