Banknotes
Joachim Nagel on the ECB’s terminal rate, fiscal policy, model relevance and the digital euro
The Deutsche Bundesbank president speaks about compromise on the Governing Council, rolling back PEPP, the need to implement Basel III and the chances of a revised Stability and Growth Pact
Will the use of CBDCs improve cross-border payments?
International trials using CBDCs highlight significant architectural and practical challenges, writes Warren Coats
People: Former MAS managing director Hu dies
New chair for Kenya central bank’s board; new member of BoE court; and more
Cuban official denies plans to issue higher-value notes
Deputy governor says rumours are inaccurate as citizens face cash shortages and inflation
ECB: from a supply to a demand-driven floor?
Eurozone’s central bank expected formally to abandon corridor in forthcoming operational framework review
Cuba limits cash transactions and ATM access
Central bank measure provokes scepticism and concern
When £1 is not £1
Gabriel Stein examines the risks from introducing a CBDC should its value diverge from that of physical currency and bank deposits
New Canadian $5 on hold as finance minister delays decision
Replacing former PM could provoke backlash from French Canadians and Conservatives
Currency round-up: Uganda considers dropping smallest note
Suriname banker calls for larger denominations, while Chilean ex-governor opposes them
Myanmar to release new top-denomination banknote
Note will commemorate white elephant, as opposition accuses government of monetary financing
Banque de France says printworks are going ahead
Staff end strike as central bank agrees to appoint ergonomist to help in design of new plant
Eastern Caribbean will drop UK monarch from notes
Heads of government decide to place ECCU’s symbol on new series of notes
Stefan Ingves on central bank failings on inflation and financial stability
Riksbank veteran speaks about liquidity, interest rate and non-bank regulatory reforms, and the need for explicit legal definitions for digital money
Government and opposition both reject Bank of Uganda rumours
Governor’s position remains unfilled 19 months after previous incumbent died
Cash for a very rainy, tremorous or lava-filled day
Are central banks well-positioned to keep cash flowing during natural disasters?
IMF grants Burundi $271 million loan
Burundi must liberalise currency regime, end central bank financing and tighten policy
Banknote round-up: Belize may replace UK monarch’s image
Argentina releases new 1000 peso note while Chile reports shortage of smallest denomination
Senad Softić on governance, currency boards and EU convergence challenges
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina governor speaks about governance, managing a currency board and modernising payments
ECB opens public consultation on new banknote design
Shortlisted themes include birds, rivers, European culture and values
Currency round-up: New yen banknotes to arrive in July 2024
De La Rue outlook brightens; Egypt continues transition to polymer; and more
EC proposes legal tender status for digital euro
Legislation envisages digital wallet available on- and offline, while safeguarding cash
Ex-Fed vice-chair Quarles linked to bank seeking master account
Quarles’s involvement recalls controversy over Sarah Bloom Raskin
Legislation is needed for future-reliable cash infrastructure
Dutch finance ministry’s recognition of cash’s “very important” role is a welcome step, says Martina Horakova
Cash here to stay, at least as a store of value
Central Banking Summer Meetings: As cash use in payments decline, it may become unprofitable for private actors