Central Banking
Paraguay’s central bank chief to resign after Ueno Bank falters
Resolution proceedings come after lender’s solvency ratio falls below half of regulatory limit
FRTB revamp won’t restore models to past glory, risk managers say
US-inspired reform only expected to lead to small boost in adoption, with limited desks on IMA
Most central banks have raised dollar shares – study
Geopolitics drove institutions to buy gold, rather than move away from greenback, paper argues
ECB says no options ‘off the table’ on green dual rates
French parliamentary report claims cheaper lending for transition projects needs no treaty change
Instant payments could aid business efficiency – study
Kansas City Fed economists say several challenges must be overcome before benefits can be realised
RBA tightens policy to 18-year high
Governor says hike targets domestically driven inflation rather than direct effects of oil price rises
PBoC to tighten FX rules amid yuan gains
RRR for FX deposits to rise by 2 percentage points to ‘strengthen foreign exchange liquidity management’
UAE regulator working with Binance after crypto heist
Exchange claims $6 billion of stolen funds replenished as customers withdraw $5 billion
ECB unveils digital euro network service providers
Two groups of firms to provide plumbing for CBDC pilot and prepare for issuance in 2029
DRC central bank hails country’s exit from FATF grey list
Governor says removal will boost international confidence in country’s economy
Colombia holds rates and shores up reserves by $2bn
Central bank says move to purchase dollars from government ensures it can weather potential shocks
The Fed shares trading scandals, five years on
Could revised rules serve as template for other central banks?
China sets overnight rate as benchmark in de facto easing
Analysts see greater transparency but expect lower rate to have limited impact on lending
Central bank money and private payments must co-exist – CPMI
BIS committee sets out four policy roles for monetary authorities as payments landscape evolves
Ex-Richmond Fed official calls for greater FOMC transparency
Fed should publish Tealbook and meeting transcripts sooner to increase accountability, says Hetzel
Bahamian economy faces ‘elevated’ downside risks – Rolle
FX reserves more than adequate to support currency’s US dollar peg, central bank governor says
Podcast: Should smart contract code be law?
As the worlds of decentralised and centralised finance collide, how should trust on blockchains be built and what happens when it breaks down?
BoJ says 2% inflation target has been met as it holds policy
Pause comes as central bank speeds up timeframe for ETF selloff from 112 years to 43
BoE says tokenised collateral can be used in central clearing
CCPs will be able to follow existing regulations in deciding when to accept tokenised collateral
Rethinking capital-flow resilience in an age of recurring shocks
Amro’s Yasuto Watanabe and Takuya Yoshioka argue that policy-makers need a range of credible monitoring and policy tools to address the next waves of major shocks
ECB holds rates as it waits for ‘additional information’
Lagarde says her need to speak out on wider issues was key reason for her announced departure
Botswana holds, while Namibia hikes to protect currency peg
Southern African neighbours diverge as inflation takes different directions
AI borrowing boom poses stability risks – BIS bulletin
Sustained bond issuance by tech firms could exert pressure on broader long-term yields, study says
Lagarde to step down from ECB
President announces planned departure in February 2027