Central Banking
Iran releases 2 million rial banknotes
New series of high-value notes introduced as value of currency continues to fall
No return to ‘whatever it takes’ for EU defence – BdF head
Villeroy de Galhau says US is “shooting itself in the foot” with tariffs
People: BNM appoints deputy and assistant governors
CNB makes appointments in internal audit and economic modelling divisions
Bank of Russia to allow wealthy investors to trade crypto
Bank says proposal follows direct instructions from Putin, but reiterates risks
Most people would not switch to digital euros – ECB research
Consumers would only allocate a small portion of €10,000 if given the choice, paper says
US farmers need extra revenue to make ends meet – research
Costs largely outweigh income generated by agri, says Richmond Fed study
Professional long-run inflation forecasts are flawed – study
Chicago Fed research says projections are bogged down by cognitive distortions and overconfidence
Peru holds policy rate at 4.75%
BCRP stays put as inflation and growth continue to move in right direction
Olli Rehn appointed to second term at Bank of Finland
Governor joins European central bankers in warning of economic and geopolitical uncertainty
CBRT says protectionism may drive up inflation
In MPC meeting minutes, central bank says tight policy has supported disinflation seen thus far
RBI governor encourages pooling of climate projects
Malhotra says pooling would reduce risk and make lending more convenient for banks
Forward guidance ‘partly to blame’ for inflation – panel
ECB should do more scenario planning, revise collateral rules and incorporate Taylor principles
Bolivia to purchase $1bn of gold this year to boost reserves
State-owned trading firm says it will continue to buy from local producers and sell to central bank
UK regulators cancel plans to impose new diversity rules
BoE’s PRA among supervisors stating that regulations could be ‘in tension’ with focus to drive growth
Iran’s central bank increases daily cash withdrawal limits
Move anticipates increased consumer spending over Persian New Year, despite ongoing economic crisis
People: Sarah John to become BoE’s COO
Plus: Bank of Russia’s former deputy governor joins commercial lender VTB
Central Banking Awards 2025: second group of winners unveiled
Awards recognise growth-at-risk research, transparency, digital transformation and more
ECB framework needs ‘few tweaks’ – panellists
Digital euro is “even more important” in the wake of Trump CBDC ban, says BdF governor
Bank of Canada cuts rates by 25 basis points
Monetary policy “cannot offset the impacts of a trade war”, says central bank
Eurozone outlines payment verification system
ECB says new service will build on work by Portuguese and Latvian central banks
US homes not adequately insured against disasters – report
Philly Fed study says most households do not have coverage to rebuild following catastrophic damage
Ueda reaffirms BoJ’s exit from controlling long-term rates
Governor says surging bond yields are natural reflection of market expectations
Gilt repo clearing mandate on Bank of England’s radar
Sources say regulator mulling benefits of US-inspired regime, but is non-committal
Central Banking Awards 2025: first winners announced
Awards go to central bank of the year, reserve manager, risk manager and more