Payments
Sub-Saharan Africa could be fintech hub – IMF author
Wider adoption of mobile banking provides platform for further developments, says Amadou Sy
Central banks disagree over cash regulation
The BoE has issued legislation demanding banks supply certain denominations
Lack of accurate data poses challenges for cash forecasting
Anonymity of cash makes it hard to track as a payment instrument, panel agrees
Fourth non-bank gains BoE settlement account
Bank of England continues to level the playing field with new entrant FairFX
The role of e-cash in China
E-cash improves convenience and security while cutting cash handling fees
UN report questions value of fintech sandboxes
Regulators are “unprepared” for the level of effort and resources needed to launch a sandbox
Bank of Spain paper rejects bitcoin as alternative to large-scale payment system
Objectives of crypto asset make it unsatisfactory as a payment network – research
EU to cut price of cross-border euro payments
Amended law will also give customers information on currency conversion charges
Big tech companies poised to disrupt financial services – FSB
New report claims fintech hasn’t had an impact on competition in financial sector
Central Banking expands fintech bandwidth
New fintech category; newsletter to offer insights into related opportunities and threats
UK cash system needs revamp, says Payment Systems Regulator chair
Charles Randell says regulator will look at entire cash provision infrastructure in 2019
Lifetime achievement: Zhou Xiaochuan
Former PBoC governor stands out for his high levels of integrity, intellectual rigour and bold reforms
CBDC is mixed bag for financial stability – Bank of Korea
Central bank paper highlights stability concerns but adds some positives
Interview: Jussi Kangas on the future of cash
Bank of Finland adviser says it’s challenging to keep the cash cycle efficient as usage falls
People: Ghana’s Addison to chair Ecowas governors
Thailand appoints assistant governor; Vietnam announces deputy payments director
Central bank of the year: Monetary Authority of Singapore
Fintech pioneer has strong monetary policy, financial stability and supervisory record
Thailand and Cambodia join forces on QR code network
Central banks to pilot QR code network for retail payments
Countries must counter money-laundering through fintech – IMF official
IMF’s Adrian calls for regional co-operation and consultation on new payment systems
UAE central bank and Sama partner for blockchain project
New system aims to provide more efficient central financial transfer system
Website of the year: Sveriges Riksbank
Redesign has resulted in users engaging with more content
Advisory services: Deloitte
Central bank footprint includes new projects on cyber resilience in Canada, fintech in Saudi Arabia, DLT in Hong Kong
Second round of 2019 Central Banking awards winners revealed
Winners include Warren Coats, St Louis Fed, Bank of Israel, RBA and National Bank of Ukraine
Payments and market infrastructure development: Reserve Bank of Australia
RBA has spearheaded development of upgraded retail payment system that includes real-time settlement
Crypto assets hobbled by proof of work, finds BIS economist
Raphael Auer says bitcoin payments could take “nearly a year” to become truly final