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Jamaica’s Wynter says more “robust” rate cuts could be on horizon
Monetary policy has so far been ineffective in preventing inflation from falling below the target, Bank of Jamaica governor says
Bostic sees US economy close to jobs and inflation targets
Even with higher rates, the Fed president forecasts inflation “to run a bit above” 2% target
Don’t unwind financial regulation, says Fed’s Mester
Tighter regulatory measures have increased resiliency, Loretta Mester says
Housing inequality creates credit inequality – NY Fed’s Hirtle
Older people with less need of credit have seen the value of their collateral rise more
US rates will rise less than in previous expansions – Fed’s Williams
Higher savings and lower productivity growth means “new normal” will continue, Williams says
BoE’s Broadbent apologises for ‘menopausal’ remark
Deputy made the remark while trying to explain the word ‘climacteric’ to a newspaper
Brainard ‘optimistic’ DLT has future in financial services
While privacy remains a concern, Fed board member believes resilience of the technology means it has a future, even if crypto dies out
No reason for public to have central bank accounts – Cœuré
ECB executive board member sees no current need for central bank digital currency, but says it could act as an alternative to cash in future
Climate change risks ‘already with us’ – BoE’s Breeden
Sarah Breeden urges financial firms to take action on both opportunities and risks
Rising global debt puts pressure on emerging markets, says Mminele
Sarb deputy notes a strengthening dollar puts emerging markets with large dollar liabilities at risk
Irish central bank may force banks to act on gender diversity
Deputy governor Donnery says central bank may act if voluntary agreements do not work
Poloz weighs dangers of Canada’s C$2 trillion debt pile
Some households are vulnerable, Bank of Canada governor says
Islamic finance can tackle global instability – Kuwait’s Al-Hashel
Amid “excessive” risk-taking, Mohammad Al-Hashel suggests Islamic finance could help restore stability
Asset managers should be allowed to operate globally – Bailey
FCA chief warns against attempts to restrict trade in financial services, and says he believes regulators have a good basis for “mutual recognition” of standards
RBA governor dispels view board ‘does nothing’
Central bank board votes to leave rates on hold, extending period to 21 months with no change; Lowe says next move is likely to be up
BoE’s Brazier says investment risks are hidden in “plain sight”
Investors are ignoring “moonwalking bears” and are taking on risks for less compensation as they struggle to obtain higher returns
FCA’s Bailey calls for unity on post-Brexit regulation
Chief executive calls on EU authorities to co-operate with counterparts in the UK
Bank of Ghana looks for ‘smooth’ transition to higher capital requirements
Central bank more than triples capital requirements for all banks to $90 million, and asks banks to comply by the end of the year
Curbs on interest-only loans have cut risks – RBA’s Kent
Regulatory actions have helped reduce risks in what had been a fast-growing sector
BoE’s Brazier: credit risks ‘stirring’ beneath calm surface
Riskier forms of mortgage debt are on the rise, executive director says
Fed’s Brainard warns of ‘financial imbalances’
Fed board member points to risks in high asset prices and business debt
Canadian households may be responding to higher interest rates - Poloz
Canadian governor says higher interest rates will be warranted “over time”
Student debt has wider ramifications for US economy – Harker
Older generations are taking on new debt to help younger family members
Irish deputy governor warns of Brexit risks
But Ed Sibley says “much of the heat has gone out of regulatory arbitrage issue”