FMI PMA launches instant payments amid Gaza cash shortage Instant payments rolled out as most banks in Gaza have suffered “partial or total destruction” 15 May 2024   |  News

Financial Stability IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Argentina on EFF The fund could release a tranche of nearly $800m upon board approval 15 May 2024   |  News

Financial Stability Geopolitical events create tougher financing conditions, ECB finds Systemic crises are unlikely unless a significant shock occurs 15 May 2024   |  News

Financial Stability Fed paper looks at US opioids crisis Banks are causing credit contraction in worst-affected communities, researchers say 14 May 2024   |  News

Economics QE helped smooth sovereign bond yields, ECB paper finds Eurosystem’s asset purchases helped reduce effect of “auction cycle”, researcher says 14 May 2024   |  Research

Financial Stability Nigerian president orders central bank to suspend levy “Cyber security levy” would have charged 0.5% of most electronic transactions 13 May 2024   |  News

Financial Stability Research queries monetary policy ability to curb financial crises “Leaning against the wind” is unlikely to work, New York Fed paper argues 13 May 2024   |  Research

Financial Stability China to start selling ultra-long term sovereign bonds Authorities will start selling 30-year bonds as first stage of major fiscal stimulus 13 May 2024   |  News

Financial Stability IMF says Jordanian economy likely to stay stable Fund staff forecast inflation will remain low and growth continue despite nearby conflict 10 May 2024   |  News

Financial Stability HKMA publishes sustainable finance taxonomy Hong Kong extends scope of green bond subsidy and develops climate risk assessment tool 10 May 2024   |  News