Central Banks
Zimbabwe’s move to ‘mono-currency’ regime triggers sharp rate hike
Central bank hikes overnight rate by 35 percentage points as local currency becomes sole legal tender
RBNZ launches strategy to become ‘best central bank’
Statement of intent for 2019–22 includes an update to RTGS system, and a “future of cash” plan
Effects of CBDC on lending depend on level of competition – BoC researchers
CBDC could increase bank lending if banks have some market power, researchers say
Bosnian central bank board members sacked by president
Reasons for move are unclear but may have political repercussions
Senior Fed officials weigh in on potential rate cut
Bullard, Brainard, Clarida and Kashkari highlight strengthened case for cuts, while Kaplan warns on financial stability implications
Carney replacement set to be chosen by new government
Next finance minister will have pick of candidates – which could bring Brexit into the equation
BIS annual report warns of big tech threat to banks
Basel-based body wants “level playing field” for banks and tech firms, as Facebook enters payments space
US banks pass first round of stress tests
Deutsche Bank fares well despite last year’s failure and recent bad bank plans
RBNZ places country’s largest bank under scrutiny
In May, central bank withdrew permission for ANZ Bank to assess its own operational risk capital
BoJ moves quietly away from negative rate
Bank of Japan reduces number of current account balances charged a negative interest rate in bid to ease pressure on bank profits
US company debt and euro public debt are global financial risks – IMF
China’s non-bank financial firms are also a major vulnerability, fund says
UK opposition sees greater role for BoE in fighting climate change
John McDonnell says BoE can do more to drive investment in productive, green sectors
IMF’s IEO outlines plan for capital flows evaluation
Some countries say the fund may now be too quick to endorse capital flow restrictions
RBI deputy Acharya quits early
Viral Acharya was outspoken on issues of independence
Central banks cannot fight a populist Tweet storm – panel
Populist leaders such as Donald Trump comfortably outgun central banks on social media; total approach to communications needed
European banks must change culture – EBA head
Business areas are most in need of change, and boards need better information, Enria says
Carney voices concern over ‘hard Brexit’ tariffs
BoE governor appears to differ with leading candidate to lead UK government