Kenya
Government cannot ‘grab’ central bank’s resources – Njoroge
CBK governor reiterates central bank-funded bailouts “never work”, as state agencies are forced to surrender excess securities and Treasury bills
Kenya cuts rates on anchored inflation and tight fiscal outlook
Central bank reduces bank rate by 50 basis points to 8.5%
Kenyan high court dismisses challenge to new banknote series
Central bank had been accused of violating constitution with banknote designs
Mobile lending poses threat to financial stability – Kenyan governor
Njoroge says unregulated digital lenders could ‘bring down entire financial sector’
Kenyan president reappoints Njoroge as governor
Governor has been a fierce defender of Central Bank of Kenya’s independence
Kenya’s rate controls caused ‘collapse’ in credit – IMF paper
Caps undermined central bank’s control over signalling policy stance, researchers find
Central Bank of Kenya may have violated constitution with new banknotes
Bank is facing criticism over images on new notes
The IFF China Report 2019
Insight and perspectives from the world's leaders, premier policy-makers and financiers
The IFF China Report 2019: Financial deepening, fintech development and green financing
The past 40 years have seen China transform from a recipient of global aid to a major economic centre in its own right. China is now seeking to deepen its markets, gradually open its borders to global financial flows, and promote new and innovative forms…
Fintech and the future – Improving financial literacy
Li Dongrong, president of the National Internet Finance Association of China and former deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China, explains how financial technology can aid sustainable growth, transform the structure of financial markets and promote…
The IFF China Report 2019: The Belt and Road Initiative
Over the past five years, China has invested more than $70 billion in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, of which there are now in excess of 100. Leading Chinese and international policy-makers explain how BRI efforts are progressing. This section…
The Belt and Road Initiative 2019 Survey – A new driver for globalisation?
The second Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Survey of 28 central banks reveals that they view the BRI as a major driver of globalisation, with a high percentage of respondents expecting the initiative to provide a significant boost to GDP. So far,…
Kenya’s financial inclusion rate passes 80%
Mobile banking has helped inclusion rates increase by over 200% over the last 13 years, but the technology has also introduced new risks
Central Bank of Kenya governor attacks new banking law
Patrick Njoroge says the law could be “devastating” for the Kenyan economy
Data services: Vizor Software
The Irish tech company has rolled out major updates to pave the way for more agile supervision as its scalable system won major repeat business with Sama and the Bank of England
Central Bank of Kenya intervenes amid coin confusion
No limits on coin distribution, central bank says, following reports initial caps remain in place
People: Kenyan and Samoan governors named to UN digital task force
Kenya’s Njoroge and Samoa’s Ainuu-Enari to investigate digital impact on financial inclusion
Africa at risk from faster policy normalisation – Kenya’s Nyaoga
Higher interest rates could threaten portfolio inflows for a region struggling with price rises
Kenyan central bank gets green light on banknotes from court
Court of Appeals rules in favour of central bank on tumultuous banknote tender, clearing the way for De La Rue
What is the future of banknotes?
Antti Heinonen searches for clues on the future of banknotes at central banks worldwide
Kenyan central bank reports big increase in banks breaching regulations
Governor calls for banks to consider their “long-term impact on society”
Kenyan central bank toughens cyber security standards
Regulator issues minimum standards for cyber security for payment system providers
Kenyan banks forced to reveal hidden loan fees
Kenya’s central bank begins effort to repeal interest rate cap
Kenya’s central bank cuts rates in bid to boost economic output
Growth remains strong, but economic output was below potential, Njoroge says