Swiss franc
Book notes: Bold vision, by Freddy Orchard
Largely uncritical insights about the formation of the GIC and Singapore’s currency regime
IMF considering Liechtenstein application
European microstate could become 191st member of fund
The rise of non-SDR currency reserves
New Cofer data release may show an overall fall in FX reserves, writes Gary Smith
European rates: Norway expects more tightening next year
Switzerland raises rates 50bp and Denmark raises rates in line with ECB
Norges Bank, Riksbank and SNB expected to raise rates
High inflation and ECB tighter policy stance put pressure on eurozone’s neighbours
Is money growth really the main inflation culprit?
A closer look at inflation in the eurozone and Switzerland
Higher global inflation allows SNB to let franc rise – Jordan
Less integrated global economy could lead to persistent higher inflation, says SNB chair
Swiss inflation rises above target
Oil prices contribute to inflation that is now above the SNB’s forecasts
SNB profits rise to $28.5 billion
Central bank reaffirms pledge to halt appreciation of the franc
Has the SNB accepted a stronger franc?
Swiss central bank reduces FX interventions as currency breaks 1.05 ceiling against the euro
SNB still ready to depreciate franc despite US condemnation
Swiss central bank stands firm after US Treasury labelled Switzerland a currency manipulator
New Isda ‘fallbacks’ critical to making Libor transition a ‘non-event’
New protocol and supplement offer a transition away from Libor rates in 2021
SNB holds despite recent ECB and Fed easing measures
Swiss central bank increases threshold on banks’ deposits exempt from negative rates
Fragility of forex market stays SNB’s hand
Central bank maintains Libor rate target and negative policy rate
Shock end to euro floor avoided ‘enormous’ speculative attack, says SNB’s Jordan
Swiss central bank chief says sudden withdraw was least worst option
SNB chairman dismisses calls for revised inflation targets
Jordan says raising targets would 'harm credibility'
Switzerland’s Jordan on extraordinary monetary policy and sovereign money
SNB governor speaks about currency intervention, negative rates and reserves diversification
Is the pursuit of a common accounting standard for monetary gold a fool’s errand?
More consistency could address transparency and independence concern
SNB achieved record profits in 2017
Acquisitions of euros and dollars via foreign exchange interventions yielded 91% of the gains; SNB reshapes portfolio with greater share of equities and riskier bonds
SNB struggles to end ultra-loose policy regime
Swiss central bank’s hopes of normalising policy are being held back by various domestic and foreign factors
Algo trading harmed market during Swiss franc crash – paper
Algorithmic traders tended to “consume liquidity and reinforce the price disruption”
SNB expects record profits for 2017
Swiss central bank benefits from high asset prices and a weaker franc
Distorted Swiss surplus not good base for policy – Jordan
Multinationals’ operations, higher nominal rates abroad and Swiss franc appreciation increase surplus
Swiss bond market contracts despite negative rates – SNB’s Maechler
Shift driven by lower issuance by Swiss government and reduced financing needs of banks