Central Bank of Brazil (BCB)
Brazil holds rates again but signals easing at next meeting
BCB may cut by half point in March as forward guidance is ‘explicitly dovish’, analyst says
Cross-Benchmarks Staffing Report 2025: tackling shortages
Benchmarking data and central bank comments point to bottlenecks, but HR teams are taking action
Renato Gomes on Pix, Drex and digital asset regulation
Brazil’s deputy governor speaks with Christopher Jeffery about pros and pitfalls of open finance, financial inclusion and crime on Pix, and the need to sideline DLT for Drex phase 3
Bank notes: October to December 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
The prospects for retail CBDCs
Open instant payments systems offer a quicker route to financial deepening, for now
Alexandre Tombini on LatAm resilience and growth amid uncertainty
The BIS Americas head speaks about the impact of the US tariffs, building resilience amid uncertainty and fostering inclusion through digital payments
New banking entrants key to financial inclusion – BCB deputy
Pix helped address shortcomings of online-only lenders, Renato Gomes tells Autumn Meetings
Brazil tightens crypto rules amid fears of capital outflow
Stablecoin transactions will be treated as FX operations under new central bank regulations
Brazil holds policy at 15% for third time in a row
BCB continues to signal hawkishness despite calls from finance minister to cut rates
HKMA-BCB trade finance link could be gamechanger, says expert
CBDC blockchain experiment has potential to boost global commerce, UN adviser tells Central Banking
Brazil holds rates at 15% with hawkish guidance
Rate-setters say they would “not hesitate to resume” hiking cycle if necessary
Be proactive on AI and quantum, Riksbank deputy says
Authorities should collaborate despite geopolitical tensions, says Aino Bunge
Brazil steps up financial system security after hacks
Institutions face transaction limits and risk management audits after criminals targeted at least $315m
Bank notes: July to September 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Brazil holds rates amid tariff threats and Trump-Lula feud
Potential 50% levies from US reinforce “cautious stance”, BCB says
Brazil’s ‘biggest-ever’ heist highlights cyber security gaps
Experts say theft, targeting network linking small lenders to central bank, could have been prevented
Central banks of China and Brazil pledge deeper financial ties
PBoC and BCB commit to bilateral currency swaps and “financial strategic co-operation”
Central banks must rethink how they speak
Communication is critical for effective policy and social media is not merely a channel of communication, it is a space for dialogue, a feedback loop and a reputational battleground, writes Biagio Bossone
Brazil raises policy rate to 15% and signals ‘prolonged’ hold
BCB makes seventh consecutive hike; inflation trends downwards but still above target
Brazil to enable recurring payment feature for Pix
BCB’s payment system will launch new function on June 16 after delay
Bank notes: April to June 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months