Communication
People: CBSL gains board members; RBNZ forms new department
RBNZ fills two new payments roles; long-time Danish official retires from the central bank; and more
Peter Praet on Europe’s Covid-19 responses
Former ECB chief economist discusses stability, negative rates, common debt and improving the EMU
Better communication boosted monetary policy effectiveness in Indonesia
Concise press releases and issuing maturities beyond one month would further improve it, says study
Should the BoE go negative?
Much research into negative rates suggests central banks should have little to fear
US citizens think Fed’s communication strategy needs adapting – Fed report
“Fed Listen” events revealed a lack of understanding about inflation targeting, report shows
Central bank museums grapple with lockdown
Money museums moved online to keep communicating during Covid-19 lockdown
BoE paper: narratives can help overcome ‘radical uncertainty’
Speaking directly to the public can improve analysis and communication of policy, authors find
Fed lifts lid on ETF purchases
Biggest holding is of a BlackRock ETF, the same firm managing the purchases
Campos Neto on reforming Brazil’s economy amid Covid-19 distress
Brazil’s governor details emergency asset purchase plans and backs extending SDR funding
Fed set to adopt ‘elements’ of price-level targeting
Covid-19 could act as a catalyst for Yellen-backed move to adopt elements of price-level targeting
The Belt and Road Initiative 2020 Survey – A more sustainable road to growth?
The third annual Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) survey reveals that central banks view BRI investment as sustainable compared with other forms of external debt, particularly given it is often proportionally less significant. Despite growing global trade…
Should the Fed be next to implement yield curve control?
RBA joins BoJ in effort to control longer-term rates
Amplifying the soundwaves: the evolution of social media communications
Central bank social media usage is on the rise, with choice of platform is shifting towards the visual
Some thoughts on CBDC operations in China
PBoC's Fan Yifei outlines why he favours indirect CBDC in China
Central banks should support demand and bolster confidence – IMF
IMF offers advice to central banks on what measures are appropriate to combat Covid-19
Covid-19 will not delay World Economic Outlook – IMF’s Rice
Communications director says reports will be published as normal
Inflation targets back in the spotlight
Monetary policy can do little to offset impact of Covid-19
FOMC discusses communication ‘escape clauses’
Fed might need “leeway” to deal with financial instability, some FOMC members say
Bank of Mexico eases again to combat ‘stagnant’ economy
Central bank makes first rate cut since moving to new communications regime
Bank of Mexico revamps policy communication
Board members allowed to express individual opinions and voting included in policy statements
Central Banking Awards 2020: final winners announced
Awards include lifetime achievement, transparency, communications and website
Lifetime achievement award: Otmar Issing
Architect of euro’s framework still playing important role in shaping debate on monetary policy
Communications initiative: Bank of Jamaica
Bank of Jamaica has done more than just lift the economic literacy of its society
Website of the year: Central Bank of Brazil
New bilingual site offers enhanced communications to full range of stakeholders