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Singapore fines financial firms $21.5 million for AML breaches
MAS punishes nine institutions, including Credit Suisse and UBS, and 18 individuals over 2023 case
Tariffs worsen monetary policy trade-offs and inflation – study
Fed researchers find evidence of persistence in cost pressures stemming from levies
High-emission jobs in US more exposed to shocks – research
Kansas City Fed study says wages in ‘dirty’ industries are rising, but employment growth is not
Economist flags stability risks if Genius Act becomes law
Runs on stablecoins could spill over to traditional financial markets, warns Barry Eichengreen
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Geopolitical ructions and the role of the dollar
Implications of the new US administration’s policies for the international monetary system and central banks

Finland’s Välimäki on the ECB’s monetary policy framework review
Bank of Finland board member Tuomas Välimäki discusses the benefits of a ‘hybrid’ balance sheet model to provide dependable structural liquidity without distorting markets

Payments Benchmarks 2025 report – cross-border connections
Benchmarks highlight progress on instant payments, ISO 20022 adoption and bilateral links

Ex-OCC chief Michael Hsu on the impact of an America-first agenda
The former acting comptroller speaks about the future of the US Treasury market, Fed independence, financial de-regulation, the Genius Act and international co-operation
Central Banking Summer Meetings 2025

The future of money
Central banks may require more flexible inflation targets and facilitate wider payments interoperability to maintain trust and the ‘singleness’ of money. By Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput

Ex-OCC chief Michael Hsu on the impact of an America-first agenda
The former acting comptroller speaks about the future of the US Treasury market, Fed independence, financial de-regulation, the Genius Act and international co-operation

European reserve managers express optimism over ESG
Panellists at Central Banking Summer Meetings celebrate sector’s maturity over past decade

Developing AI comes with geopolitical risks, says panel
Summer Meetings panel discusses infrastructure supply chains and where data is stored
Benchmarking
Most supervisors monitor banks’ exposure to non-banks
But majority do not apply Pillar 2 requirements specific to non-bank exposures

A fractured monetary system
US policy is encouraging a transition away from a dollar-led, rules-based order
Trump's tariffs
Tariffs do not solve tensions but erode global growth – Lagarde
In speech to the PBoC, ECB president says countries with surpluses and deficits must both try to find solutions
Tariffs will raise US prices throughout 2025 – Fed governor
Kugler says progress on core goods inflation has been reversed and trade policy could make things worse
Credit lines help firms absorb tariff shocks – BIS bulletin
Banks can stabilise economy during crises by offering on-demand liquidity, researchers say
Tariffs not the only policy causing uncertainty – Fed presidents
Officials highlight risks from US administration’s approaches to deregulation and immigration
Awards
Central Banking Awards 2025: the winners in full
Awards recognise extraordinary achievements in another challenging year for central banks
Lifetime achievement award: Agustín Carstens
A driver of strategic change, respected in both emerging and developed economies
Central bank of the year: Bank of Thailand
The Thai central bank has countered government interference while fulfilling its mandate and striving to future-proof the financial sector
The winners of the 2024 FinTech & RegTech Global Awards
Seventh annual tech awards recognise excellence among central banks and the private sector
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