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Rising advanced economy debt will push up rates in emerging markets
Rising public debt burdens are spilling across borders, and the effect may become stronger
Central banks monitoring global cyber security threat
Security agencies urge organisations to implement immediate updates or take systems offline
ECB economists expect food inflation to rebound in 2027
Energy costs and weather are set to reverse a slowdown that began in January
Philippines tightens more than expected as inflation bites
BSP expects price growth to remain high next year due to oil prices and El Niño effects
Central banks remove over 40,000 fake notes on average
Most counterfeited banknotes detected in series issued from 2015–2020
Governor says NBU not under suspicion in police raid
Bank also rejects reports that Andriy Pyshnyy had submitted his resignation
BoK delivers hawkish hold
Shin says previous hikes provided room for pause, though tightening would continue amid heightened inflation
Sarb’s fast payment platform ‘far from ubiquitous’ – governor
Pricing and lack of public awareness among factors limiting adoption of PayShap
RBNZ chief economist values greater freedom to share policy views
Paul Conway also says central bank flexible about potential mandate change
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
ECB economists expect food inflation to rebound in 2027
Energy costs and weather are set to reverse a slowdown that began in January
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
Tanzania, DRC and Kenya keep rates on hold
Countries face different risk factors, though Middle East conflict remains common thread
Rising inflation prompts first RBI hike since 2023
Bank announces shift to calibrated tightening, with near-term rate cuts ‘off the table’
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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
Central banks remove over 40,000 fake notes on average
Most counterfeited banknotes detected in series issued from 2015–2020
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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