Gold
Time for resilience
Events that impact markets have made it crucial to build resilient portfolios that are aware of downside risks. BlackRock explores the importance of protection in downturn scenarios for reserve managers.
Central bank gold buying hits new high
Official reserve managers bought 145.5 tonnes last quarter, a 68% increase from Q1 2018
Italian cabinet approves central bank appointments after delay
Move comes after strong criticisms of the Bank of Italy by leaders of governing parties
The IFF China Report 2019
Insight and perspectives from the world's leaders, premier policy-makers and financiers
The IFF China Report 2019: The Bay Area Development
Located at the start of the Maritime Silk Road, the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area seeks to harness advanced technology and green finance to catch up with the economically advanced bay areas of New York, San Francisco and Tokyo.
Reserve managers flag US-China trade war as main risk in 2019
Fed’s looser policy, ESG adoption and growing asset diversification are shaping the sector
The IFF China Report 2019: Financial deepening, fintech development and green financing
The past 40 years have seen China transform from a recipient of global aid to a major economic centre in its own right. China is now seeking to deepen its markets, gradually open its borders to global financial flows, and promote new and innovative forms…
US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan central bank
Trump administration attempts to close one of Maduro regime’s last sources of external financing
Video Q&A: Natalie Dempster, World Gold Council
Central Banking met with Natalie Dempster, head of the World Gold Council's central bank and policy team, at the Central Banking Awards 2019 ceremony to discuss key trends of central banks' gold purchasing, what gold adds to a reserve portfolio and the…
Venezuela removes eight more tonnes of gold from central bank
Regime could exhaust gold reserves in 2019 if sales continue at current rate
The IFF China Report 2019: New globalisation – The path to the future
Multilateral rules and multilateral bodies will need to be upgraded in the coming years to better represent the shift in economic gravity towards Asia, which has emerged as the largest contributor to global growth during the past decade.
Riksbank to reduce reserves and toughen ELA regime
Gold and foreign exchange assets will decline from $56 billion to $48 billion by October 2019
Venezuela uses stealth to sell gold reserves – reports
Maduro regime allegedly removed 8 tonnes from central bank last week
Riksbank to transfer Skr3.8 billion to Treasury
Profits have varied widely in recent years
CBRT cuts reserve requirements, but stresses tight stance
Liquidity tools are more about transmission than policy stance, says Murat Çetinkaya
The answers to the 2018 Central Banking Christmas quiz
We reveal the answers to the Christmas quiz, and the winner
Italian political leader suggests taking control of gold away from central bank
Salvini says selling off part of reserves to finance policy is “interesting idea”
Venezuela to sell 15 tonnes of gold to UAE, reports say
US senator warns of sanctions if UAE co-operates with Maduro regime
Central bank gold purchases soar to highest level since 1971
Russia, Turkey and Kazakhstan accumulated the most gold in 2018
Central Banking Awards: third round goes live
Prizes unveiled for economics, website, risk management, professional services, data and more
Bank of England kept gold reserves from Venezuelan government, reports say
BoE declines to comment on reports as US government ramps up pressure on Maduro regime
Professional services initiative: World Gold Council
Having identified seven different ways of accounting for monetary gold among 70 central banks, the WGC developed guidance to bring greater consistency to accounting practices
Book notes: Keeping at it, by Paul Volcker with Christine Harper
Volcker, a man who has made history, delivers a fascinating memoir, providing insights into the key lessons learned during his decades of public service, writes Jean-Claude Trichet
Asset management: outlook for 2019
Monetary policy divergence, fears over protectionism and ESG are shaping reserve managers’ approach to 2019