Brazil
Central banking enters a new era
‘Monetary financing’ and ‘buyer of last resort’ traps lie in wait
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
Brazil’s governor details emergency asset purchase plans and backs extending 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
Colombia reduces rates as economy faces sharp recession
Central bank reduces rate by 50 basis points to 3.25%, GDP expected to fall by 10% in Q2
Podcast: inside Brazil’s new instant payment system
New system seeks to boost financial inclusion with coverage of accounts and mandatory participation
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
Brazil unveils measures to boost liquidity
Central bank estimates action will boost credit supply by 1.2 trillion reals ($238 billion)
Fed expands network of swaps to emerging markets
Emerging markets will now have direct access to a dollar backstop, but it is still limited
The Tokyo Olympics: downside risks prevail
BoJ’s latest stimulus effort seems to be weak, and comes at a time when benefits of hosting Olympics may be overstated
Fed action likely to affect policy plans in Brazil and Mexico
In spite of weaker currencies, both countries may require lower rates to tackle weaker growth and higher rate differentials
Brazil to launch instant payments platform
System is set to become operational in November 2020 and will allow tax payments
Central Banking Awards 2020: the winners
All the winners in the 2020 Central Banking Awards
Brazilian MPC cuts policy rate to record low
Central bank forecasts inflation to stay within target range despite recent rises
Central Banking Awards 2020: final winners announced
Awards include lifetime achievement, transparency, communications and website
Website of the year: Central Bank of Brazil
New bilingual site offers enhanced communications to full range of stakeholders
Central Banking Awards 2020: first winners announced
Prizes include central bank of the year, risk manager, payments and FMI, and treasury systems
Risk manager: Central Bank of Brazil
G20 central bank has made important breakthroughs in applying ERM
Brazil lowers rates to record-low 4.5%
Weak growth requires interest rates “below the structural level”, says the central bank
Brazil likely to end easing cycle with 50bp rate cut
Record-low rates will suffice to boost growth in 2020; inflation up on weaker real
Brazil sells dollars as real falls to record low
Currency has fallen by 11.3% against dollar since July, as central bank cut rates to new low of 5%
Brazil cuts rates to new record low as inflation drops
Rater-setters reduce key Selic rate by 50 basis points to 5%
Brazil’s central bank gains powers to license foreign-based banks
Central bank says it will speed up entrance of foreign-owned firms to banking sector
Brazil cuts main rate to new record low
Policy-makers cite subdued inflation as they move rates down a further 50 basis points