Asia
MAS develops fintech information-sharing platform
Singapore partners with Canadian and French regulators
MAS develops multi-currency blockchain network
Prototype enables payments to be carried out in different currencies
Central banks report sharp improvement in data governance
Progress comes as many central banks complete projects to improve governance
IMF draws links between transparency and debt accumulation
Fund praises efforts taken by Tunisia and Uzbekistan in improving transparency
IMF paper tracks Asian authorities’ responses to volatile capital flows
Monetary policy typically responds to several variables in pursuit of greater stability, analysis finds
Indonesia cuts rates for fourth time this year
More cuts possible but depend on Fed move and rupiah stability
Big tech: a threat to banks?
The explosive growth of big tech companies in China offers important lessons
BSP governor rules out Philippines involvement in Asian currency war
Rate cuts by Central Bank of the Philippines due to ‘domestic factors’
People: Bank of Canada appoints new deputy
Bank of Canada promotes from within; BIS appoints regional chair; FCA names new executive
30 years of central banking
Central banks face credibility tests on a number of fronts
BIS: forex volumes rise to $6.6 trillion as London trading soars
While the UK capital reinforces its prominence in forex markets, trading in Asian currencies heats up
Overseeing China’s payments revolution
PBoC has tried to strike balance between bigtech innovation and reining in risks
Singapore looks to establish term RFR by 2020
Swaps linked to overnight rate will help create term structure, says industry committee member
Trade war may delay renminbi as reserve currency, says reserves manager
Central banks are cautious when building renminbi reserves due to legal and liquidity issues
Fintech and risk: what does the future hold?
Five key areas where regulators need to make judgements on fintech risks
Overcoming deflation: Japan’s experience and challenges ahead
Haruhiko Kuroda explains how Japan’s long battle against deflation may offer insights for others
World Bank official says blockchain could cut settlement times
Official says first blockchain bond shows the technology's potential
Malaysia takes action against 17 Goldman bankers over 1MDB
Custodial sentences and criminal fines sought in relation to alleged misappropriated funds
Philippines cuts key rates and hints at more easing
BSP governor indicates more easing likely this year as inflation stays under control
PBoC is navigating into uncharted waters on RMB
Renminbi depreciation will cause problems at home and abroad
Climate change – Where can central banks contribute?
Climate change is becoming increasingly important to central banks thanks to its implications for financial stability. In a forum sponsored by Amundi, Central Banking convened a panel of experts to discuss the latest innovations, regulations and…
The calm before the storm – The climate change 2019 survey
As climate-related risks to the financial sector become increasingly understood, central banks are demonstrating their willingness to develop capabilities to analyse the impact and modify their policies. A new survey indicates a watershed for central…
Why two degrees matters to central banks
Ulrich Volz explores why strong leadership is required from central banks and supervisors to ensure the financial sector will be in a position to weather climate risks.
Hong Kong’s first green bond issuance oversubscribed
HKMA’s $1 billion five-year green bond proves highly popular