Indonesia
PBoC cuts rates in bid to buffer impact of virus
Indonesian central bank also lowers rates in bid to limit effects of coronavirus
Treasury systems initiative: Calypso Technology
The tech company secured important breakthroughs including with its Maps treasury operations system
Forex market growing, but more risky – BIS review
Reduced reliance on PvP and heightened fragmentation threaten market resilience
ECB paper examines low inflation’s impact on Asia
Researchers study impact of downside inflationary shocks on 12 of region’s largest economies
Indonesia’s central bank pledges major infrastructure changes
Five-year plan aims to upgrade payments infrastructure and boost inclusion rates
Central banks turn to Instagram to reach younger generations
The audiovisual social media network is helping some central banks offer financial education and other campaigns for millennials and Gen Zs
Indonesia cuts rates for fourth time this year
Indonesia has cut a total of 100bp in the latest cycle; more cuts are possible but depend on Fed move and rupiah stability
BSP governor rules out Philippines involvement in Asian currency war
Rate cuts by Central Bank of the Philippines due to ‘domestic factors’
BSP’s Diokno on forward guidance and cutting reserves
The Central Bank of the Philippines governor speaks to Christopher Jeffery and Alice Shen about fintech, efforts to wean Asia off the US dollar, and why he wants to cut policy and reserve requirement rates
Indonesia cuts rates for the third time in three months
Bank Indonesia has cut a total of 75bp this year after tightening 175bp in 2018
Indonesian central bank cuts rates again
Central bank says it will boost economic growth as president pushes fiscal expansion
PBoC is navigating into uncharted waters on RMB
Beijing and its central bank need to think carefully and act responsibly as the renminbi is steered into uncharted waters
Indonesia cracks down on illegal fintech firms
Regulator has closed 826 fintech firms in 2019
Indonesian central bank makes first rate cut in two years
Bank Indonesia lowers seven-day repo rate as governor hints at further cuts
Rupiah stability in focus as Bank Indonesia eases requirements
Central bank likely to wait for the Fed’s rate decision before cutting main rate; Indonesia joins Malaysia, Philippines and India in switching to easier monetary policies
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…
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.
Zhou on four key decisions that forged the modern-day PBoC
Former People’s Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan shares his perspectives about four critical moments in China’s economic reform agenda
Philippines joins local currency settlement network
Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand created system in 2017 to ease reliance on US dollar
Indonesia keeps rates unchanged
Governor signals benchmark rate is “almost at its peak”
BoCHK set to secure role for Philippines renminbi clearing
Bilateral settlement gains importance in yuan internationalisation process; race on for Indonesia clearing licence
Indonesia holds rates on solid growth and stronger rupiah
Higher rates through 2018 have attracted capital and helped keep inflation on target
Central banks turn to visual communication in 2018
More than 30 central banks started YouTube channels over the past 12 months, according to Central Banking Directory 2019; Bank Indonesia retains Twitter titles
Staff from Australian central bank subsidiary convicted of bribery
RBA officials oversaw boards while crimes committed