Cash
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
Carstens says lack of legal clarity on CBDC ‘unacceptable’
BIS chief warns widespread uncertainty over legal status of digital currency could impact trust
Will the use of CBDCs improve cross-border payments?
International trials using CBDCs highlight significant architectural and practical challenges, writes Warren Coats
Second Ecuador candidate promises to spend reserves
Both candidates now plan to raid central bank funds, despite 2021 law
Macau establishes digital currency as legal tender
New legal regime also introduces a penalty system for refusing notes and coins
A ‘unified ledger’ and the future of money
Blueprint set out by the BIS staff raises plenty of questions about the 'singleness of money'
ECB: from a supply to a demand-driven floor?
Eurozone’s central bank expected formally to abandon corridor in forthcoming operational framework review
BoE prepares to supervise wholesale cash distribution
Law change grants central bank powers to intervene in cash distribution network
Cuba central bank official says cash shortage is ‘critical situation’
Banks struggle to meet demand as government tries to expand use of e-payments
Cuba limits cash transactions and ATM access
Central bank measure provokes scepticism and concern
Reports of cash restrictions in Niger
West African central bank froze relations and closed local offices after July 26 coup
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
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?
Guillermo Avellán on BCE independence, capacity-building and dollarisation
Ecuador’s general manager speaks about bolstering legal autonomy, dollarisation, payments and gold production
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
Currency round-up: New yen banknotes to arrive in July 2024
De La Rue outlook brightens; Egypt continues transition to polymer; and more