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Obituary: Liu Hongru, 1930–2025
Former PBoC deputy governor left influential legacy in China’s modernisation of banking and finance
Bank of Russia to allow wealthy investors to trade crypto
Bank says proposal follows direct instructions from Putin, but reiterates risks
Peru holds policy rate at 4.75%
BCRP stays put as inflation and growth continue to move in right direction
Olli Rehn appointed to second term at Bank of Finland
Governor joins European central bankers in warning of economic and geopolitical uncertainty
Forward guidance ‘partly to blame’ for inflation – panel
ECB should do more scenario planning, revise collateral rules and incorporate Taylor principles
Bolivia to purchase $1bn of gold this year to boost reserves
State-owned trading firm says it will continue to buy from local producers and sell to central bank
UK regulators cancel plans to impose new diversity rules
BoE’s PRA among supervisors stating that regulations could be ‘in tension’ with focus to drive growth
Iran’s central bank increases daily cash withdrawal limits
Move anticipates increased consumer spending over Persian New Year, despite ongoing economic crisis
Central Banking Awards 2025: second group of winners unveiled
Awards recognise growth-at-risk research, transparency, digital transformation and more
ECB framework needs ‘few tweaks’ – panellists
Digital euro is “even more important” in the wake of Trump CBDC ban, says BdF governor
Bank of Canada cuts rates by 25 basis points
Monetary policy “cannot offset the impacts of a trade war”, says central bank
Eurozone outlines payment verification system
ECB says new service will build on work by Portuguese and Latvian central banks
Ueda reaffirms BoJ’s exit from controlling long-term rates
Governor says surging bond yields are natural reflection of market expectations
Gilt repo clearing mandate on Bank of England’s radar
Sources say regulator mulling benefits of US-inspired regime, but is non-committal
Central Banking Awards 2025: first winners announced
Awards go to central bank of the year, reserve manager, risk manager and more
Protesters occupy Irish central bank headquarters
Pro-Palestinian activists oppose institution’s involvement in sale of Israeli bonds
CBSL head calls for proactive approach to tackle deepfakes
Governor tells Central Banking of institution’s response when his own image was used by scammers
‘Trump slump’ hedges rise on rate cut fears
One dealer notes five-fold increase in number of clients hedging against possibility of faster easing
Pakistan pauses easing cycle after six consecutive rate cuts
Central bank says high core inflation could still drive up overall price levels, despite fall in headline figure
Sri Lanka’s governor is latest to feature in deepfake scam
Video uses manipulated image to pretend central bank chief is endorsing financial investments
Bank of Israel responds to criticism over high rates
Chair of parliamentary committee had blamed tight policy for lenders’ excess profits