Analysis
Trends in reserve management 2024: survey results
Insights on geopolitical risk, AI, asset diversification, risk management and ESG adoption
Training central bank communicators
The skills needed for communicating in a social media and artificial intelligence world
Finance ministry rep: a guest, a partner or an intruder?
Many central banks let government officials participate in policy meetings. Is that wise?
2023: The year in central banking
Central Banking’s most-read story this year dissected the crisis at SVB, while other top pieces delved into operating frameworks, third-party risks and international economics
Economics Benchmarks 2023 – model banks analysis
Data reveals differences in research, forecasting and data use across central banks
Currency Benchmarks 2023 – model banks analysis
Data reveals how advanced and emerging market central banks structure their currency operations
Milei wins, putting the BCRA in the firing line
Candidate has promised to abolish central bank and encourage dollarisation
Crisis-stricken Israel has faith in central bank
Economists tell Central Banking the government must radically change fiscal priorities
Corridor, floor, other: are operating frameworks fit for the future?
Central banks are becoming uncomfortably aware that monetary operations have ramifications well beyond setting short-term rates
How did Minneapolis become the first US city with 2% inflation?
Experts from the Minneapolis city government and Federal Reserve Bank stress housing options
Reserve Benchmarks 2023 – model banks analysis
Benchmarking data sheds light on key differences in reserves management strategies in advanced, emerging and developing economies
PEPP to become ECB’s weapon of choice
Facing high but falling inflation, the governing council is expected to hold rates
Financial regulators: one, two, maybe a few?
As Jamaica moves to introduce the ‘twin peaks’ approach to financial oversight, Ben Margulies assesses some of the pros and cons
Central bank communicators at a time of transparency
Specialists discuss the evolving roles of comms staff in the policy-making process
Brazil split decision not a problem for central bank credibility
Central bank voted 5–4 for larger-than-expected cut
New Canadian $5 on hold as finance minister delays decision
Replacing former PM could provoke backlash from French Canadians and Conservatives
Cash for a very rainy, tremorous or lava-filled day
Are central banks well-positioned to keep cash flowing during natural disasters?
Machine learning pushes frontier of forecasting
AI techniques are starting to transform central banks’ statistical modelling. They could soon revolutionise structural models as well
Should the ECB disclose governing council members’ votes?
Some former officials argue it would reduce leaks and conflicting statements, while other stress the current system allows better policy debates
Bye-bye BCRA?
An Argentine presidential candidate proposes abolishing the central bank and the peso
Equities look set to stay in FX reserves portfolios
Despite 2022 losses and higher bond yields, central banks maintain commitments to the risky asset class