Reserves
IMF voices fears over Madagascar central bank’s local gold buying
Central bank is buying unrefined gold, but IMF officials warn safeguards are at risk
Ecuador presidential election makes central bank reform likely
President-elect favours measure granting autonomy to central bank
Bank of Israel’s reserves reach new record high
Reserves portfolio reaches $185.7 billion, driven by central bank’s FX interventions
Hungary’s central bank triples gold holdings
MNB says inflation risk and higher government debt played “key role” in decision
MAS contributes reserves to IMF pandemic funds
Singapore to provide $20.6 million to IMF initiatives for low-income countries hit by Covid-19
Central Banking Awards 2021: winners in full
Winners in 2021 include the Federal Reserve, Alejandro Díaz de León and Charles Goodhart
IMF weighs up $650 billion SDR issuance
Figure would allow Biden administration to avoid a vote in Congress
Central Banking Awards 2021: final winners unveiled
Awards announced for central bank of the year, economics, risk management and more
Risk management technology: Ion Treasury
Firm has championed Libor transition services and assisted the management of reserve positions amid Covid 19
Economics in central banking: ‘Patterns in invoicing currency in global trade’, Emine Boz, Camila Casas, Georgios Georgiadis, Gita Gopinath, Helena Le Mezo, Arnaud Mehl and Tra Nguyen
An extensive data-gathering exercise allowed the authors to shed new light on critical aspects of policy-making in a globalised world
Central Banking Awards 2021: first winners unveiled
First tranche of awards announced for governor, reserves management, green finance and more
Reserve manager of the year: Bank Indonesia
Asian central bank stabilised rupiah’s fall during Covid-19 pandemic in large part due to new macro-factor strategic asset allocation framework
Governor of the year: Alejandro Díaz de León
Díaz de León has upheld the integrity and independence of Banxico against significant pressures
Innovation in reserve management: World Bank Treasury/ANZ Bank
Pair developed Swift-based messaging app to manage faster and safer cash operations
Asset manager: BNP Paribas Asset Management
Firm has leveraged its focus on official institutions, expertise in MBS, training, reporting and ESG compliance
Climate portfolio services: RepRisk
Swiss firm’s ML tool offers central banks and SWFs early warnings on climate-related risks
Taiwan governor optimistic over US currency dispute
Yang says country meets ‘currency manipulator’ criteria but adds he does not expect sanctions
Israeli reserves surge to new record high of $185 billion
International reserves portfolio reaches 46% of GDP
Ecuadorian politicians clash over central bank independence
IMF backs law to make central bank independent, but leftwing candidate condemns measure
Central Bank of Argentina calls for investigation of IMF agreement
Fund granted South American economy over $57 billion in 2018, its largest-ever package
Corporate Services Benchmarks 2021 report – trends in financial reporting and administration
Insights on staffing and salaries, technological automation, data security, rule compliance, gender equality and green office spaces in accounting, audit, HR and administration
RBI’s Das: pandemic improved India’s external balance
Boom in software business helped shore up current account and boost RBI reserves, governor says
Will Treasury yields keep on rising?
Falling price of US bonds may force reserve managers to change duration to preserve capital
SNB should adopt higher inflation target, report says
Senior economists recommend the Swiss National Bank reviews its policy strategy