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FDIC to review sexual misconduct and discrimination allegations
Agency promises ‘independent review’ as chair faces charges of improper behaviour
People: Philadelphia Fed hires new number two
Indian and UK central banks make senior appointments; and more
RBNZ to ban foreign bank branches from retail deposits
Central bank plans to change regulatory policy for branches of overseas banks in 2028
Niger junta arrests, then releases, central bank official
Regional central bank had imposed sanctions on Niger after July coup
BoE promises new ‘rulebook’ for clearing houses and CSDs
Official says post-Brexit arrangements will be ‘more adaptable and dynamic’
DRC says central bank needs recapitalisation
Government says BCC has no real equity as war and elections add to economic crisis
All Cuban businesses must offer electronic payments, says ministry
New rule is part of government’s response to ‘critical’ shortage of cash
Court grants Evergrande five more weeks to avert liquidation
Hong Kong court gives Chinese developer until December 4 to revise restructuring plan
Former executives of troubled lender wanted by Vietnam police
Central bank is looking for investors to acquire failed Saigon Commercial Bank
US sanctions Russia-linked investment bank in Hungary
Orbán government withdraws from lender called “spy bank” by opponent
CBDC opponent is Republican speaker candidate for four hours
Emmer has introduced 'CBDC Anti-Surveillance Act' to lower house
Public trust: the role of the private sector in exploring digital currency
Digital currencies that effectively protect financial privacy in lawful transactions will garner enduring confidence in the highly integrated networks of the future, argue J Christopher Giancarlo and Daniel Gorfine
Philippines’ Marcos pledges SWF will still go ahead
Government puts implementation rules on hold, but president says it will open by year’s end
Argentine candidate promises opposition seats on BCRA board
Massa promises to renegotiate IMF loan as country heads to the polls on October 22
Ecuador president-elect sends mixed signals on central bank raid
Noboa pledged to spend $1.5 billion, but later said this would only be in emergency
Opponents of dual mandate win New Zealand elections
National Party promises to abolish RBNZ commitment to ‘maximum sustainable employment’
FCA fines former Barclays CEO and bans him from senior roles
UK regulator says Staley lied about relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Currency round-up: Liberia withdraws pre-2021 notes
DRC central bank calls on the public to better preserve banknotes, and more
Burundi authorities arrest former governor
President fired Murengerantwari on October 8 without explanation
New payments rule incites controversy in Argentina
Retailer and former central bank officials allege regulation shields banks from competition
IMF holds Georgia deal over central bank and sanctions unease
Three vice-governors quit after central bank refuses to implement US sanctions against businessman
Ex-governor issues stern warnings about planned RBA revamp
Debate over proposed changes to RBA’s board structure escalates
Chinese prosecutors charge ex-PBoC official with taking bribes
Central bank fired deputy governor Fan Yifei in December
Milei picks professor to be (last) central bank governor
Argentinian candidate picks dollarisation advocate for BCRA