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Eurozone exposure to AI debt ‘remains low for now’ – Lagarde
ECB ‘closely monitors’ AI financing and financial stability implications, bank’s president notes
ECB holds rates as it waits for ‘additional information’
Lagarde says her need to speak out on wider issues was key reason for her announced departure
Pacific series: Solomon Islands governor on reform amid political uncertainty
Luke Forau speaks about how Article IVs could be improved in the Pacific while addressing financial inclusion, CBDCs, conflict economics and more
Singapore touts trust and neutrality to win central bank gold
MAS and SBMA believe there is room for multiple gold hubs; play down competition with Hong Kong
BoK delivers hawkish hold
Shin says previous hikes provided room for pause, though tightening would continue amid heightened inflation
RBNZ chief economist values greater freedom to share policy views
Paul Conway also says central bank flexible about potential mandate change
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?
China hits back at criticism of yuan policy
PBoC denies devaluation claims, says other nations are responsible for their declining competitiveness
Philippines’ FX reserves fall to three-year low
BSP says levels sufficient following period of currency interventions and devaluations
Singapore issues guidelines for ‘responsible use’ of AI
MAS says financial institutions can adopt different approaches in proportion with their risk profiles
Now more important that inflation does not exceed target – Ueda
Reports say Japan’s central bank is preparing to state that price growth has hit 2%
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
RBA says stability risks mainly come from abroad
Bank’s finstab report says financial system resilient but points to AI and geopolitical concerns
China unveils targeted rate cut and mortgage subsidies
PBoC eases policy for infrastructure lenders and ups support for tech innovation
BdF chief urges French politicians to break budget deadlock
Central bank governor warns another stalemate could jeopardise France’s economic future
MNB seeks closer alignment with ECB, lowers inflation target
Monetary policy decisions will also be reduced from 12 to eight each year from 2027
Pacific series: Climate is top issue for Fiji’s governor Ariff Ali
Head of central bank speaks about climate, inclusion, modernisation and vulnerability ahead of his likely retirement next year, following 30 years at institution
HKMA and PBoC explore ‘enhancements’ to swap line
New five-year plan cements city’s lead role in currency’s internationalisation efforts
Japan and Malaysia to promote direct yen-ringgit settlement
BNM and BoJ also double size of swap line to $6bn
MNB governor signals cautious optimism over euro adoption
Hungary has to overcome ‘pessimism’ if it wants to join currency union, says Varga
Uzbekistan and Hong Kong formalise gold trade co-operation
Uzbek central bank stresses need to diversify country’s precious metals sector