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BoJ says 2% inflation target has been met as it holds policy
Pause comes as central bank speeds up timeframe for ETF selloff from 112 years to 43
Central bank money and private payments must co-exist – CPMI
BIS committee sets out four policy roles for monetary authorities as payments landscape evolves
Ex-Richmond Fed official calls for greater FOMC transparency
Fed should publish Tealbook and meeting transcripts sooner to increase accountability, says Hetzel
Bahamian economy faces ‘elevated’ downside risks – Rolle
FX reserves more than adequate to support currency’s US dollar peg, central bank governor says
Banknote lifespans show non-linear pattern
Banknote lifespans are up, but the change has not been straightforward
Podcast: Should smart contract code be law?
As the worlds of decentralised and centralised finance collide, how should trust on blockchains be built and what happens when it breaks down?
Rethinking capital-flow resilience in an age of recurring shocks
Amro’s Yasuto Watanabe and Takuya Yoshioka argue that policy-makers need a range of credible monitoring and policy tools to address the next major shocks
BoE says tokenised collateral can be used in central clearing
CCPs will be able to follow existing regulations in deciding when to accept tokenised collateral
ECB holds rates as it waits for ‘additional information’
Lagarde says her need to speak out on wider issues was key reason for her announced departure
BIS’s Hernández de Cos on AI, non-bank risk and tokenisation
General manager talks about how the BIS is navigating a complex global environment
Middle East conflict
Botswana holds, while Namibia hikes to protect currency peg
Southern African neighbours diverge as inflation takes different directions
Ugandan finance minister calls for calm as shilling slides
Government official urges households to prioritise essential expenditure after currency hits historic low
RBNZ delivers surprise hold in split decision
Quarter point hike voted down by 4-3 as all board members agree tightening is likely to be needed
Inflation fears prompt Pakistan to tighten policy by 50bp
Although price growth has eased slightly, it remains well above 5–7% target range
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GFTN’s Maha El Dimachki on the tech forces facing central banks
Tokenisation, AI and quantum are converging as global financial corridors evolve
Working group minutes: Central banks adopt scenario analysis
Approach is guiding institutions’ responses to Middle East war and El Niño
Pacific series: PNG’s governor on 40 years at the central bank and her plans for its future
Elizabeth Genia speaks about reaching remote communities, FX, green finance and leadership
Reserve Benchmarks 2026 report – investing in uncertain times
Benchmarks highlight trend towards diversification, AI use and a modest response to tariffs
IMF/ World Bank Autumn Meetings 2026
Dan Katz on the IMF’s role amid a fracturing economic system
The first deputy managing director speaks about the fund’s efforts in technical assistance, central bank guidance, debt workouts and surveillance in a system beset by fiscal imbalances, geopolitical fissures and digital disruption
Georgieva: love it, hate it or fear it, AI is here
IMF MD’s ambivalence contrasts with Macklem’s cautious optimism and Anthropic policy chief’s bullishness
FSB outlines principles to guide regulatory ‘modernisation’
‘We have not seen people implement our recommendations and then move back,’ says John Schindler
BoK to review use of dot plot it debuted this year – Shin
Governor aims to find forward guidance ‘sweet spot’ and says any review will wait until at least next year
Benchmarking
Banknote lifespans show non-linear pattern
Banknote lifespans are up, but the change has not been straightforward
Inter-bank working groups
Facilitating connections between central bankers across the globe to promote the exchange of expertise and support collaboration.
Upcoming meetings include: Cyber risk management, social media in communications and upgrading forecast models.
The Fed enters a new epoch
Chair Kevin Warsh takes his first steps to transform the US central bank
Central Banking Awards 2026
Central Banking Awards 2026: the winners in full
Awards recognise extraordinary achievements in another challenging year for central banks
Governor of the year: Jerome Powell
The Fed chair has shown high levels of integrity and resolve in upholding his public duty in the pursuit of price stability and maximum employment
Lifetime achievement award: Mervyn King
The former BoE governor helped restore UK monetary policy credibility, played a central role during the global financial crisis, and has made significant contributions towards better bank oversight and economics
Central bank of the year: Central Bank of Nigeria
A return to policy orthodoxy under new leadership at the African central bank helped to bring Nigeria’s economy back from the brink
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