Reserves
Former Richmond Fed chief to oppose discount window reform
Counting unused capacity towards prudential requirements would be ‘unwise’, Lacker will argue
BCRA challenges claim of $1bn loss on gold hedges
Central bank says derivatives transactions in 2025 reflected routine hedging operations
Stablecoins could let US firms prioritise some creditors – study
FDIC may be on hook if a bank issues coins before failing, Cleveland Fed researchers say
Philippines’ FX reserves fall to three-year low
BSP says levels sufficient following period of currency interventions and devaluations
SNB could unwind tiering, but gain ‘not obvious’, Martin says
Vice-chairman defends Switzerland’s tiered approach to ample reserves
Pacific series: PNG’s governor on 40 years at the central bank and her plans for its future
Elizabeth Genia speaks about reaching remote communities, FX, green finance and leadership
Gold is a good diversification strategy for central banks – Nagel
Geopolitical and credit risks strengthen case for bullion as reserve asset, says Bundesbank president
Reserve Benchmarks 2026 – executive summary
Data reveals diversification trend and sheds light on AI use in reserves management
Divergence from global cycles gives Asia policy room – Amro
Change may allow Asean+3 central banks to focus on domestic rather than global conditions, report says
Dollar’s share of foreign reserves fell slightly in Q2 – IMF
Euro claims rose, leading to fall in proportion of US assets according to latest Cofer figures
Africa’s central banks diverge as Zambia delivers major rate cut
Mozambique holds while Sierra Leone delivers second consecutive hike
Reserve Benchmarks 2026 report – investing in uncertain times
Benchmarks highlight trend towards diversification, AI use and a modest response to tariffs
Sri Lanka holds rates as inflation remains high
CBSL says medium-term expectations remain ‘broadly anchored’ around target
Goodhart and Pradhan on the end of monetary independence
The unanchored central banker authors speak about how ageing populations, soaring healthcare costs and rising fiscal deficits will force central bankers to compromise on inflation targets and bail out indebted governments
Pakistan to offer cash prizes to boost remittance flows
Eligible beneficiaries of remittances will be entered into lottery-style draw
Swap lines with PBoC outnumber those with ECB by factor of three
Benchmark respondent complains of limited access to dollar swaps
EU central banks want more sovereign bonds in stablecoin reserves
Micar review proposals include severing crypto interdependence with rival banks
Banks compete with official sector for reserve manager market share
External allocations increased modestly, but preferences have been reshuffling
Washington is guarding against the wrong dollar threat
Brics nations did not launch a common currency in New Delhi. The payment networks they are building may matter more
Nigeria makes biggest rate cut since 2007
CBN also recalibrates standing facilities corridor to strengthen policy transmission
Quarter of central banks adjusted reserves strategy after tariffs
Managers mostly adjusted duration; most change comes from Asia-Pacific