Governance
IMF approves El Salvador funds, despite bitcoin purchases
Institution granted waivers after government missed performance targets, including on crypto
Schnabel to join IMF as financial counsellor
ECB official to step down early, creating another opening at the top of the bank
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Zimbabwe
Country still needs to strengthen governance and restore debt sustainability, fund says
Relying on ECB to fight inflation ‘no longer viable’ – paper
Researchers argue EU should co-ordinate with central bank to tackle ‘shockflation’
Ukraine’s ESG lessons from a war zone
NBU governing council member Olena Shcherbakova speaks about how environmental, social and governance rules can be adapted for dual-use and defence requirements
Naji Issa on Libya’s reform efforts and why he threatened to quit
The Central Bank of Libya governor speaks about the need for national unity and fiscal responsibility, digital transformation and exchange rate reforms
Brics governors announce central bank capacity-building hub
Focus will be on sustainable finance, cyber security and AI
Resolution planning needs to be broader and more intense – report
Strengthening capital alone will not prevent bank failures, Bretton Woods Committee finds
Populism poses ‘serious challenge’ to central banks – Bailey
Monetary authorities need to respond to ‘growing scepticism’, BoE governor says
Mozambique’s ‘debt scandal’ casts shadow over governor appointment
Activist says president’s U-turn is likely to have been prompted by public outcry
MNB files second criminal complaint over properties
Bank alleges suspected fraud in real estate transactions conducted under former management
Tokenisation could help integrate eurozone markets, says Schnabel
Central bank money must move ‘on-chain’ to safeguard its role
MAS proposes changes to Singapore’s stablecoin regulations
Amendments would see multi-jurisdictional and foreign stablecoins recognised
Financial inclusion improving in Tajikistan, says World Bank
Country head says institution’s partnership with central bank is also improving corporate governance
Lagarde ‘ready to serve’ as WEF head – Swiss media
ECB chief is reportedly founder’s top pick, but board divisions could put her election at risk
Over 90% of Japan’s financial institutions use GenAI – BoJ
Most tell central bank survey that technology is usable but needs improvement in all areas
Nepal has greater stability, but now it needs growth – IMF
Fund’s mission chief says central bank reforms are among measures laying path for future prosperity
Book notes: The banker who made America, by Richard Vague
This well-researched book makes a strong case that without the efforts of Thomas Willing, the US war of independence may well have been lost
Libyan governor sets out conditions for withdrawing resignation
Issa reportedly wants faster implementation of budget, trade reforms and halt to wage rises
Guinea taps IMF funding as it prepares major mining project
Central bank is expected to implement governance and transparency reforms
Central Bank of Libya governor resigns
Naji Issa’s resignation comes as Libyan dinar remains under intense pressure