Legal
Kenyan high court dismisses challenge to new banknote series
Central bank had been accused of violating constitution with banknote designs
MAS launches initiative to help payment firms with compliance
Two-month pilot will help connect payment firms with legal service providers
Trade war may delay renminbi as reserve currency, says reserves manager
Central banks are cautious when building renminbi reserves due to legal and liquidity issues
Market competition fuels volatility in frail regulatory environments – Bank of Spain research
Increased instability associated with higher default rate triggers a 3.3% loss of output
Bulgarian central bank wins court case against Omani state fund
BNB says Washington tribunal ruled it acted properly in closing down bank
Carney warns Germany and France of Brexit derivatives cliff edge
BoE governor says it is in the “interests” of EU countries to ensure contract viability ahead of Brexit
World Bank official says blockchain could cut settlement times
Official says first blockchain bond shows the technology's potential
Malaysia takes action against 17 Goldman bankers over 1MDB
Custodial sentences and criminal fines sought in relation to alleged misappropriated funds
Maldives governor resigns amid scandal
Governor accused of interfering in money-laundering investigation
Quant Lipton pans Facebook’s Libra
Former Bank of America exec sees more potential in rival projects, such as utility settlement coin
Politicians and courts put pressure on Ukrainian central bank
National Bank of Ukraine alleges “coercion” by courts as former owner of failed lender returns
Italy’s central bank plans could break EU law – ECB
ECB challenges Italian coalition’s plans to take control of gold reserves and central bank shares
National Bank of Romania resists the populists – for now
Veteran governor Mugur Isărescu has defended the central bank’s independence
Green solutions – Supporting our clients along their green investment value chain
From extreme weather to transition risks, the systemic challenge of climate change lies in the interconnectedness of risk. Amundi is helping to shape solutions by integrating climate risks across its asset classes and pushing public debate forward.
A powerful new force – Central banks and climate-related risks
Increasing global concern about climate change is causing central banks to take notice of the issue and its potential implications. Frédéric Samama, head of institutional client coverage at Amundi, examines the findings of Central Banking’s survey on…
The calm before the storm – The climate change 2019 survey
As climate-related risks to the financial sector become increasingly understood, central banks are demonstrating their willingness to develop capabilities to analyse the impact and modify their policies. A new survey indicates a watershed for central…
Liberian president fires central bank leadership and board
Weah alleges major “irregularities” by central bank as former governor’s trial continues
Why two degrees matters to central banks
Ulrich Volz explores why strong leadership is required from central banks and supervisors to ensure the financial sector will be in a position to weather climate risks.
Curaçao central bank deputy director arrested for forgery
Arrest is part of investigation into alleged money laundering
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 Devlopment
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.
India’s Supreme Court issues RBI transparency ultimatum
Central bank given “last opportunity” to comply after continuing to “violate” earlier ruling
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…
The IFF China Report 2019: The Belt and Road Initiative
Over the past five years, China has invested more than $70 billion in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, of which there are now in excess of 100. Leading Chinese and international policy-makers explain how BRI efforts are progressing. This section…