Foreign exchange
Reserve managers weigh new risk-return equation
Central bankers tell virtual meetings there is no ‘universal safe haven’ as they prepare for next crisis
Bahamian economy faces ‘elevated’ downside risks – Rolle
FX reserves more than adequate to support currency’s US dollar peg, central bank governor says
Euro payments cheaper, even between non-eurozone – study
Nordic central banks say they are far off G20 target for cutting cross-border payment costs
The risks and returns of ever-expanding swap and repo lines
Increase in central bank swap agreements and repo facilities should help to counter future liquidity squeezes. But the proliferation is fraught with political risk
BoK delivers hawkish hold
Shin says previous hikes provided room for pause, though tightening would continue amid heightened inflation
UK inflation comes in higher than expected
Markets’ reaction muted so far, as government prepares to announce budget on October 28
PBoC considering making overnight rate its benchmark
Governor says rate already ‘benchmark-like’ as he unveils onshore FX pilot and other measures
Atomic settlement: a solution to cross-border payment woes?
Experts say simultaneous settlement has the potential to improve cross-border frictions – so why are central banks lukewarm?
Philippines’ FX reserves fall to three-year low
BSP says levels sufficient following period of currency interventions and devaluations
Rising inflation prompts first RBI hike since 2023
Bank announces shift to calibrated tightening, with near-term rate cuts ‘off the table’
Pacific series: PNG’s governor on 40 years at the central bank and her plans for its future
Elizabeth Genia speaks about reaching remote communities, FX, green finance and leadership
Divergence from global cycles gives Asia policy room – Amro
Change may allow Asean+3 central banks to focus on domestic rather than global conditions, report says
Dollar’s share of foreign reserves fell slightly in Q2 – IMF
Euro claims rose, leading to fall in proportion of US assets according to latest Cofer figures
Reserve Benchmarks 2026 report – investing in uncertain times
Benchmarks highlight trend towards diversification, AI use and a modest response to tariffs
China unveils targeted rate cut and mortgage subsidies
PBoC eases policy for infrastructure lenders and ups support for tech innovation
Pakistan to offer cash prizes to boost remittance flows
Eligible beneficiaries of remittances will be entered into lottery-style draw
Bolivia’s central bank moves to sterilise excess liquidity
Around 4.5 billion bolivianos to be sterilised in September and October
Mamerto Tangonan on the Philippines’ glocal digital ecosystem
Deputy governor shares insights on the nexus of wCBDC and digital sovereign bonds, multilateral payments governance and 'smart' global trade
Switzerland, Sweden and Hungary hold rates, Norway hikes
Four European central banks announce monetary policy decisions
Indonesia holds and enacts new measures to protect rupiah value
Damayanti’s first rate decision as governor comes as BI and HKMA advance payments co-operation
Washington is guarding against the wrong dollar threat
Brics nations did not launch a common currency in New Delhi. The payment networks they are building may matter more