Governance
Bank of Spain announces plans to upgrade governance
Reforms will improve communications, change internal regulation, bank says
BIS shifts strategy ahead of 100th anniversary
‘BIS 100’ aims for resilience in complex environment, as bank sets new income record
ECB scraps 40 supervisory publications in simplification push
Revised guidelines should make bank’s expectations clearer, says vice-chair of its supervisory board
With agentic AI, where does the regulatory buck stop?
Supervisors on panel discuss best ways to prevent emerging tech from posing systemic risks
People: New governors in Croatia and Iraq
Ante Žigman takes charge in Zagreb and Nizar Nasser Hussein takes over in Baghdad
Obituary: Alan Greenspan, 1926–2026
The crisis-fighting ‘maestro’ admitted there had been a ‘flaw’ in his worldview after the events of 2008
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
Bank of Russia cuts by less than expected
Governor cites pro-inflationary risks for decision to ease by 25bp rather than the anticipated 50bp
Central banks must not outsource critical thinking to AI – panel
As uses for the tools proliferate, central bankers weigh up how to use them safely and ethically
Central banks face hydra-headed cyber threats – panel
Geopolitics and concentration risk mean attacks could threaten financial stability as well as operations
Zoltán Kurali on Hungary’s reserves strategy and euro adoption
Deputy governor speaks about portfolio positioning amidst geopolitical volatility, AI, CBDC and the future of the forint
Working group minutes: from AI adoption to integration
Central banks are trialling diverse use cases, but many have yet to fully embed the tech in their work
Understand technology to gain digital sovereignty – panel
Avoid vendor lock-ins and prioritise critical functions in governance strategy, experts say
People moves: Adrian to step down from IMF
Plus senior appointments in Belgium and Botswana
Humans still in charge of AI use at central banks – panel
Speakers at London Meetings share their experiences of adopting new technology
BCB financial autonomy bill advances through Senate committee
Legislation first proposed in 2023 would give Brazil’s central bank full control over its budget
Central Bank of Nigeria announces high-level reshuffle
Four deputy governors take on new portfolios
AFI’s Alfred Hannig on the criticality of financial inclusion
The CEO of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion speaks about the importance of collaboration on digital and open finance, cyber resilience, data and credit infrastructure, women’s inclusion and consumer protection, amid funding squeezes
How to deal with geopolitical risks, central banking-style
Managing the fastest-rising risk category requires a combination of old and new thinking
Behind the scenes of the Bundesbank’s capacity-building programme
A multi-year effort has helped shore up expertise at West Balkan central banks. Will African and former-CIS institutions be equally responsive to Eurosystem technical assistance?
Canada joins central banks’ multi-currency blockchain project
Work advances on Project Agorá but ledger governance questions unanswered
Podcast: AI accountability in central banks
Transparency and explainability thresholds rise with risk and impact
Former central banker appointed as Senegalese prime minister
Decision comes as government grapples with ongoing debt crisis
Edna Villa on the BSP’s shift to a risk-return SAA
The Philippines’ reserves head speaks about the transition to an upgraded strategic asset allocation framework, a broadening of eligible assets, the internalisation of some investments, the upgrade of tech platforms and the role of gold as a strategic…