Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
State Bank of Pakistan decides to implement IBAN
Pakistan to see International Bank Account Number system fully in place by June 2013; central bank hopes change will make payments more efficient in the country
Brazil to reveal rate-setters'votes
Central bank board approves amendments to law governing the institution aimed at increasing transparency; quarterly inflation report also to begin being published
Cheques secure place in Australian payments system
Australian Payments Clearing Association finds no reason to consider closing the cheque clearing system in Australia
Malaysia and Turkey sign memorandum of understanding
Central banks agree to work to “foster strategic co-operation” between the two countries; want to promote bilateral investment and liquidity arrangements
Gold demand drops from high 2011 figures
Gold Demand Trends report from World Gold Council notes 5% lower demand in Q1 this year compared with 2011
BoJ’s Shirai debates how to strengthen growth momentum
Member of Bank of Japan policy board says the country should improve economic relations with emerging Asia in terms of trade and tourism and also through cross-border financial transactions
Bangladesh bank governor discusses macro-prudential reforms
Atiur Rahman gives overview of progress in Bangladesh and says reforms are progressing well in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation region
Bank of Russia reports solid financial stability in 2011
Financial Stability Review paints good picture of Russian economy in 2011; details steps taken to ensure continued stability
IMF paper analyses situation in Togo
Researchers evaluate public investment surges, growth and debt sustainability in Togo; find very large increase in public investment would have positive macroeconomic effects in the long-run
Fed’s Duke discusses housing market recovery
Elizabeth Duke says strength of housing market is closely linked to economic recovery; talks about policy issues that may shape the availability of credit for home purchases
IMF paper studies credit growth in the Philippines
Research analyses determinants of credit growth and interest margins in the Philippines and Asia; finds factors such as higher growth and lower inflation reduce net interest margins
RBI advisory committee strikes note of concern
Minutes from Reserve Bank of India Technical Advisory Committee on Monetary Policy meeting show fears over global and domestic economic challenges
RBA minutes note ‘fragile’ global picture
Reserve Bank of Australia board discussed “fragile” sentiment surrounding global economic recovery and slow domestic growth when making most recent monetary policy decision
Hungary issues medieval gold florin coin series
National Bank of Hungary issues first in a series of medieval gold florin commemorative coins; both normal and piedfort versions available
European finance ministers agree on Basel III rules
Capital requirement regulations relaxed to allow unanimous support of regulations to implement Basel III; European Parliament negotiations next
Bank of Mauritius governor urges diversification
Rundheersing Bheenick says previous calls to find alternative markets fell on deaf ears; economy is operating below potential
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Mubarak tackles money laundering
Governor of Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency says preventing money laundering crimes and countering terrorism financing are high priorities for international society
Central Bank of Ireland’s McMahon lands at UK accountancy firm
Former head of financial institutions at Central Bank of Ireland appointed global head of bank regulation and restructuring at accountancy firm, Mazars
Chan highlights ‘strong business case’ for renminbi use
Norman Chan tells a conference in Tokyo that payments in renminbi can increase the efficiency of growing trade activity between Japan and China
SNB’s Jordan extols virtues of central bank co-operation
Thomas Jordan explains need for central banks to work together, especially in times of crisis; says foreign central banks accept minimum exchange rate is "justified"
National Bank of Ukraine publishes Encyclopaedia of Banking
First in a set of books explaining the banking system in Ukraine is released; series forms part of the celebrations of the central bank’s 20th anniversary
FDIC announces departure of general counsel
Michael Krimminger set to leave Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation later this month; joins Washington, DC law firm
IMF paper evaluates credit risk assessment methods
Working paper compares cumulative accuracy profile and receiver operating characteristic analysis methods for evaluating credit risk
US authorities finalise stress-testing guidance
Three federal banking agencies publish final guidance for large banks and stress community banks are not covered by the same requirements