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China starts public trials of experimental CBDC
PBoC and Shenzhen local government issue digital yuan to test retail payments
Taiwanese central bank asks for smaller dollar trades
Large dollar orders may slow down foreign exchange transactions, central bank says
Spread gap between green and grey bonds closing – BIS specialist
Measuring and incorporating sustainability still a challenge, says Omar Zulaica
Asian reserves proved more resilient in Covid crisis – reserve managers
Limited use of Fed’s ‘Fima’ facility highlights improved reserve management, says panellist
Bank of Thailand launches DLT-based bond issue platform
Central bank says new platform increased efficiency of $1.6 billion retail bond issue
Regulators must deal with AI risks – HKMA report
AI systems must keep “humans in the loop”, expert tells Central Banking
PBoC says it wants greater international use of renminbi
Chinese authorities hope "panda bonds" and response to Covid-19 will boost currency use – observers
China's reserve manager may be buying government debt
PBoC not buying government bonds, but reserve manager may have sharply increased holdings
Chinese state-run banks start testing PBoC’s ‘e-wallet’
Four biggest state banks trialling payments system for PBoC’s “digital yuan”
Taiwan central bank open to more onshore insurer FX hedging
Central bank suggests lifers can use onshore swaps to hedge dividends, but some warn it could hit NDF market
Bank of Japan intensifies CBDC research
Central bank appoints new CBDC head as ruling party warns Chinese effort poses security threat
‘E-money’ is boosting financial inclusion in Philippines – deputy governor
“E-money” system has driven rise in citizens with bank accounts, BSP says
Thai cabinet confirms PM’s adviser as new governor
Monetary policy committee member to serve as next Bank of Thailand governor from September
Thai central bank authorises facial recognition as KYC tool
Bank of Thailand says move will help reduce spread of coronavirus
Bank Indonesia to buy $28 billion of government debt
Central bank increases direct financing of government, raising fears over currency and independence
PBoC partners with tech giant to test digital yuan
Chinese ride-hailing firm partners with PBoC digital currency research arm to test digital yuan
CBDC can boost de-dollarisation and inclusion – Cambodia
Cambodia’s central bank says its quasi-CBDC network can promote use of local currency and improve financial inclusion
PBoC will not engage in monetary financing, Guo says
Senior central bank official says China will not monetise deficits or use negative interest rates
Bank Indonesia cuts rate for the third time this year
Governor hints that further cuts may come while analysts warn economy may shrink further
Central bank museums grapple with lockdown
Money museums moved online to keep communicating during Covid-19 lockdown; some now plan to reopen for a limited number of visitors
China moves towards single ‘green finance’ taxonomy
Move to unify central bank standards with other agencies could have major impact – observers
MAS launches framework to promote responsible AI
MAS to work with banks to fight potential biases introduced by AI tools
Bank Indonesia criticised after direct purchase of government debt
World Bank economist warns primary market purchases could undermine confidence
Economists debate monetary financing of China’s government debt
PBoC adviser dismisses idea of monetising government bonds despite calls from Ministry of Finance think-tank