Reserves
The ‘great fintech wall of China’?
Deploying fintech wrappers could help to solve part of the People’s Bank of China’s capital control dilemma; trials possible in Greater Bay Area
Asset management: outlook for 2019
Monetary policy divergence, fears over protectionism and ESG are shaping reserve managers’ approach to 2019
Bahrain launches new repo instrument to foster interbank lending
Move comes after IMF directors back government’s attempt to diversify oil-based economy
Yuan swap deal with Argentina boosts China’s presence in Latin America
Agreement expands existing line by 60 billion yuan to 130 billion
Incoming Mexican president nominates close adviser as deputy governor
Left-wing economist has publicly defended central bank independence
RBI standoff ends in compromise after marathon meeting
Nine-hour meeting ends in agreement, but government extracts concessions on key issues
Sri Lankan central bank tackles ‘large and persistent’ liquidity deficit
Central bank adjusts policy to support banks, but weak economy and falling rupee limit options
Riksbank to add Norwegian and Danish krone to reserves portfolio
Change responds to banks’ liquidity requirements in these Scandinavian currencies
Rajan sees room for disagreement between RBI and government
But former governor says triggering Section 7 would be cause to be “very worried”
Barbados has done ‘reasonably well’ meeting IMF targets, says governor Haynes
Central bank records reserves uptick in latest quarterly review, as government commits to IMF financing targets
Government steps in as RBI row escalates
Governor Patel rumoured to have threatened resignation
Dollar strength drives yuan to lowest level in a decade
Higher US rates are narrowing interest rate differential as Chinese growth weakens
Podcast: Are women better risk managers?
Rachael King speaks with senior portfolio manager Vaithegi Naidu to find out why women are attracted to reserve management
UAE government overhauls central bank law
Move is “significant step” to reinforce central bank’s independence, says governor
Acharya makes pointed defence of RBI’s independence
Governments may “ignite economic fire” if they undermine the central bank, deputy says
African banks should adopt Nigerian regulatory model – Zimbabwean official
Foreign and domestic banks need uniform regulatory approach, official tells conference
Hurdles remain for euro as international reserve currency
Dollar’s incumbency, institutional deficiencies and rise of the renminbi hamper the euro’s progress
New York Fed files to dismiss narrow bank lawsuit
“The costs are real and continuing”, TNB says, as the New York Fed continues to delay
China’s exchange rate poses major challenge to fairer trade – US Treasury
Renminbi has fallen by 6.25% against US dollar in 2018, reserves have declined by $74 billion
Reserves preservation key in Tunisia amid growing challenges – El Abassi
Governor of Central Bank of Tunisia stresses the importance of sound policies as the currency weakens and twin deficits grow
Tunisia’s El Abassi on central banking during a regional security crisis
Central Bank of Tunisia’s governor talks about capacity building, evolving relations with the IMF, integration among the Arab states and using technology to foster inclusion
Central Bank of Ireland details updated financial buffers framework
Central bank incorporates risk simulation over five-year horizon
Egypt strikes deal for increased funding from global banks
Central bank increases funding from repo operation to $3.8 billion
Pakistan turns to IMF for aid
Country’s debts to China could spark political concerns