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Sabine Mauderer on the past, present and future of the NGFS
Bundesbank official discusses green policy, the Fed, data blind spots and future prospects
Hyun Song Shin nominated as Bank of Korea governor
BIS’s former top economist says he will helm central bank at ‘critical juncture’
Central Banking Awards 2026: the winners in full
Awards recognise extraordinary achievements in another challenging year for central banks
Central banks in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan hold rates
Taiwan tilts hawkish, Hong Kong follows Fed and China expected to ease by 10bp this year
G+D’s Tanja Heßdörfer on the challenges of CBDC
The German company’s head of digital currency advisory discusses the key challenges surrounding digital central bank money
Australia hikes rates to combat inflation
RBA says price rises are result of capacity pressures, and persistent oil rally may worsen situation
Fed watchers welcome court ruling on Powell
However, expert says DoJ’s appeal against decision could thwart Warsh’s confirmation as Fed chair
Hélène Rey to head BIS monetary and economic department
Scholar of international monetary system will replace Hyun Song Shin later this year
HKMA deputy says credit risks to remain ‘complex’ in 2026
Yuen notes continued pressure on Hong Kong’s commercial real estate market
Governor of the year: Jerome Powell
The Fed chair has shown high levels of integrity and resolve in upholding his public duty in the pursuit of price stability and maximum employment
PBoC plans more market-based monetary policy formulation
Analysts expect Middle East conflict to have little impact on policy in China
Bangladesh Bank faces fresh questions over independence
Experts question governor’s affiliations after activists petition Supreme Court to have him removed
Hong Kong and Macao renew co-operation efforts
De facto central banks say move will assist territories’ joint development alongside Guangdong province
RBA governor says conflict may require monetary policy response
Bullock says board considering potential supply shocks amid already high levels of inflation
Bangladesh Bank chief steps down following staff revolt
Mansur says he resigned after media reports that new government was going to replace him
RBA did not lose focus on inflation, says deputy governor
Hauser says last year’s cuts were based on assumption that price levels in Australia would be lower
Lagarde downplays odds of early exit
ECB president uses interviews to say she is on a ‘mission’ with a ‘baseline’ of serving out her term
Romanian governor targeted by new deepfake
Fake advertisements push financial investments using Mugur Isărescu’s imagery
Changing of Lagarde: who might take over at the ECB?
De Cos and Knot among contenders, following reports that president may be stepping down early
People: Change at the top in South Sudan
Plus new appointments in Austria, Romania and at the ECB
Suspended Bulgarian deputy appointed as caretaker PM
Country’s president says Gurov is only candidate not tainted by association with outgoing government