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Philippine central bank holds rate
Central bank stays put after headline inflation rises for two consecutive months
Few central banks have recapitalisation deals – BoE paper
Survey of 70 jurisdictions argues institutions need “robust framework” to repair capital shortfalls
Cypriot president appoints adviser as central bank governor
New governor was acquitted in 2020 trial over 2013 bank collapse
Colombia cuts rates by 50 basis points to 12.25%
Two board members back higher rate cuts amid positive economic outlook
PBoC steps up funding support for tech development
Central bank sets up a 500 billion yuan re-lending facility for tech firms
Bank of Israel governor warns government over debt
Yaron calls for new committee to determine military budget
ECB should cut rates earlier, says BdF governor
French government has failed to reform since 2015, Villeroy de Galhau says
Long-term inflationary pressure set to rise, research finds
Changed environment makes central banks’ task harder, Kenneth Rogoff and other researchers say
Chile cuts monetary policy interest rate to 6.5%
Unanimous decision comes in wake of economic upturn
Digital payments in Saudi Arabia rise to 70% of retail transactions
Transactions processed through national payment systems hit 10.8 billion
MAS launches AML data-sharing platform
Banks can share data on suspicious activities by customers, Singapore’s central bank says
Nigerian central bank imposes capital levels on lenders
Move comes after MPC calls for renewed efforts to recapitalise banks
BoE plans upgrades to data collection process
Overhaul includes work on validation, communications with firms and common data standards
Two Fed governors say there is no need for rapid rate cuts
Cook and Waller call for caution but welcome some labour market developments
Dallas Fed analysis explains puzzle of strong US economy
Authors say US has enjoyed favourable supply-side conditions that others missed out on
Rates round-up: Hungary and Moldova cut rates
Sweden holds rates but lowers inflation forecast
PBoC chief urges Asian nations to push for IMF quota reform
Pan Gongsheng says a redistribution of quotas at the IMF is long overdue
BoE says risk of ‘sharp correction’ in asset prices has risen
Drop in asset prices could trigger renewed “dysfunction” in core markets, central bank says
Polish MPs move to bring Glapiński before tribunal
Government continues efforts to oust NBP governor despite major legal hurdles
Supervisory resources ‘more stretched’ in major finance centres
Calls for better banking supervision need to be matched with sufficient resources, FSI study says
World faces economic fragmentation, paper warns
Bank of Finland economist warns of potential rise of competing trade blocs
Fight against rating inflation only partly successful – ECB study
ABS issuers still shop around for credit ratings despite tougher EU regulations, paper finds
Switch to gold standard could stabilise prices – Philadelphia Fed research
Hypothetical return to monetary system would only lead to short-term price movements, study finds
Riksbank uncovers problems in offline CBDC test
Latest phase of e-krona testing focused on offline payments and preventing fraud