Geopolitics
Geopolitics is driving monetary policy – panel
ECB’s Vujčić points to impact of US equities, while BoE’s Taylor says uncertainty justifies rates hold
Paraguay holds rates at 5.5% for fourth time
Central bank expects inflation to remain below 3.5% target over the coming months
Santa Purgaile on staying agile and adaptable in supervision
The Latvian deputy governor speaks about AML/CFT progress, fintech developments and how small markets can thrive
IMF’s Gourinchas argues ‘middle powers’ can heal global trade
Co-operation by mid-sized economies could bring hegemons to table, chief economist says
Sharon Donnery on the ECB’s great simplification push
The supervisory board member speaks about geopolitical risk, cyber threats and potential banking regulation reforms
Switzerland and Norway hold, Czech Republic and Moldova hike
SNB says inflation uptick is temporary, while CNB and Norges Bank highlight wage pressures
Chile holds rates for fourth time in a row
Policy-makers say balance of risks to inflation is shifting towards equilibrium
Myths and realities of AI hacking
New artificial intelligence models raise serious concerns about the future security of the international monetary system
Geopolitics drive continued central bank gold buying – WGC
Institutions expect global holdings to rise, though most say they do not plan to buy more themselves
Central banks face hydra-headed cyber threats – panel
Geopolitics and concentration risk mean attacks could threaten financial stability as well as operations
Austria and Finland warn of Iran war’s impact following ECB hike
Higher energy prices are slowing growth and raising inflation, central banks say
ECB hikes by 25bp as eurozone inflation takes off
Staff projections foresee higher price growth followed by downward revision over coming two years
De-dollarisation presents new opportunities – panel
Speakers at London Meetings outline unique approaches to dealing with changing investment landscape
Canada holds amid uncertainty over tariffs and energy shock
Governor points to US trade policy and Iran war as known unknowns affecting trajectory of policy
Monetary policy is about robustness, not precision – panel
Uncertainty is no longer an exception but the norm, panellists tell Central Banking London Meetings
RBA flags risks posed by ‘acute’ geopolitical shocks
Australian central bank outlines short-term threats such as conflicts, sanctions and blockades
Nicaragua holds rates for fifth consecutive occasion
Central bank expects ‘low and stable’ inflation despite uncertain geopolitical environment
Iran war poses ‘material but manageable risk’ to stability – BSP
Regulators say Philippines’ banks resilient to systemic financial stress while highlighting cyber threats
Crisis? Which crisis? How ECB stress test failed to see Strait
Banks were told to design geopolitical shock scenarios, but some focused mainly on tariffs
Argentina on solid footing to head off oil shock – BCRA
Vice-president says recent uptick in inflation was driven in part by seasonal factors
Regtech and suptech in central banks 2026 case studies: Part three – New risks to financial stability and stress-testing
Supervisors share their approaches to identifying new and evolving risks, and designing their stress tests
The next financial crisis may start outside the banks
The warning signs are multiplying and the window for preventive action is narrowing, writes Stijn Claessens
Euro ‘more appealing’ for both invoicing and reserves, ECB finds
Bank’s annual report on currency’s use draws on findings from Central Banking’s benchmarking
How to deal with geopolitical risks, central banking-style
Managing the fastest-rising risk category requires a combination of old and new thinking