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West Balkan central banks to create instant payments system
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Montenegro to launch Tips clone in 18 months
Serbia rules out further easing for now
Central bank says previous rate cuts have yet to make full impact
Moldova makes surprise 200bp hike
Energy prices spur up Moldovan inflation prompting unscheduled meeting
Mainland China and Hong Kong deepen financial ties
PBoC and HKMA announce new measures to promote renminbi use
Danish kroner coins to be minted in Spain until 2029
National Bank of Denmark heads south ahead of Finnish mint’s impending closure
Banxico board uncertain on pace of easing, minutes reveal
Members had differing views on inflation dynamics and effects of tariffs in December meeting
PBoC suspends government bond purchases
China's central bank moves after “persistent excess demand” causes yields to hit record lows
Hungary’s central bank to maintain active green programme
MNB to offset 2024 carbon footprint with 36 hectare nature restoration
Barr’s Fed exit likely to delay, but not destroy, Basel III
Market risk, op risk and leverage ratio all in the sights of Barr’s potential successors
Fed board members pledge caution in cutting rates
Governors say unemployment and inflation risks are roughly in balance
Banknote provider De La Rue mulls full takeover offer
Edi Truell-backed companies drop bid for 40% stake and go all-in instead
Brazil grants Paysafe licence for online gambling market
BCB gives UK-based company green light to operate as payment institution for newly regulated sector
PBoC to issue record amount of bills in Hong Kong
Central bank to auction 60 billion yuan of bills in territory amid weakening renminbi
BoE’s new research agenda adds focus on balance sheet
Three-year plan responds to inflation surge, market turmoil and changed mandates
PBoC provides further financial support for tech firms
Central bank follows up on previous policy and allocates $13.6 billion through lending facility
Senior appointments in Australia and Hong Kong
RBA appoints heads of banking and economic research, while HKMA appoints financial infrastructure director
Barr resigns as Fed’s vice-chair for supervision
Basel III champion leaves role to avoid potential battles with new administration
Ghana releases draft open banking directive
Central bank heralds “transformative development” in consumer-consented data sharing
CPMI outlines backing for payments data harmonisation
BIS committee aims for greater harmonisation of ISO 20022 to support cross-border payments
Japan and Philippines renew swap agreement
China also renews 15 billion yuan currency swap line with Nigeria
Capital neutrality key to completing Basel III, says Quarles
Former Republican Fed vice-chair thinks Hill or Bowman could help revive stalled prudential rules