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Central Banking FinTech & RegTech Global Awards 2021 virtual ceremony
View the trophy presentations, acceptance comments and future predictions from the winners of the 4th annual awards
BoE’s Bailey says CBDCs could be ‘fundamental’
Innovation hub run by BoE and BIS hub likely to concentrate on CBDCs and payments, official says
How derivatives can add value to modern reserve management
Policymakers make the case for central bank portfolio managers to use options to boost income
A chemical engineer walks into a bank
Mónica Fernandes, head of the quality and counterfeit analysis division at the Bank of Portugal, explains why it is just as important for central banks to employ scientists as to employ economists
Policy-makers debate central banks’ role in tackling climate change
Some see central banks as important co-ordinators; others warn they could overreach
Mandatory climate disclosures needed now – senior central bankers
Greening monetary policy operations should also be a priority, policy-makers say
The Belt and Road Initiative 2021 Survey – The impact of Covid‑19 on the BRI
The fourth annual Belt and Road Initiative survey reveals that the Covid‑19 pandemic has disrupted many projects despite China remaining committed to financing the initiative, which is expected to support future economic growth and environmental…
Diem says it will ‘fade out’ stablecoin if Fed issues CBDC
Chief economist of Facebook-backed firm says public sector has “comparative advantage”
DNB acknowledges crypto KYC requirements were unlawful
Netherlands Bank reverses decision to mandate adherence to Sanctions Act
Number of women in financial services is ‘pathetic’ – IMF’s Georgieva
IMF and ECB heads say central banks must increase their representation of women
Green bonds remain a challenge for reserve managers
Duration and issuance model curb investing in green market, Finland’s asset management head says
BoE forecasts 7.25% UK growth in 2021
Bailey warns downside risks to the outlook remain
PBoC to more than double scope of stress tests
Chinese central bank will stress-test over 4,000 banks and plans to include all banks by 2023
Fintech & IT Benchmarks 2021 report – detailing the evolution of technology
Benchmarking data sheds light on staffing trends, priority areas of research and uptake of new technology, cyber security challenges and central bank digital currencies
Chief economist Haldane to leave BoE
Influential thinker on regulation and monetary policy leaves UK central bank to lead think-tank
ECCB launches live CBDC pilot
Blockchain-issued DCash is the world’s first CBDC within a currency union
Bank of Jamaica announces prototype CBDC partner
Irish firm eCurrency Mint will provide technology that connects with central bank’s RTGS system
Riksbank to open two contingency cash offices
Offices will be opened this year and next to guard against disruptions to cash supply
Wholesale CBDCs may not fix cross-border frictions – panellists
Policy-makers question whether CBDCs will make international payments faster and cheaper
BoE holds interest rates as MPC members differ over risks
MPC points to signs of stronger recovery but also uncertainties around household spending
Bank of Thailand plans overseas PromptPay connections
Central bank aims to connect to retail instant payment systems in other countries
MAS selects asset managers with green focus
Singapore government will start issuing green bonds, governor Menon says
Economics profession has a culture problem – Yellen
Former Fed chair says there is an implicit bias against women in economics
