Central Banks
Climate disclosures still ‘insufficient’ – task force
There has been progress on climate disclosures but much more is needed, report says
PBoC ramps up liquidity support for commercial banks
Injection is the second largest loan of its kind on record
Senators urge Fed to investigate Trump and Deutsche Bank allegations
Whistleblowers allege financial wrongdoing by senior bank staff and transactions involving Trump
Green solutions – Supporting our clients along their green investment value chain
From extreme weather to transition risks, the systemic challenge of climate change lies in the interconnectedness of risk. Amundi is helping to shape solutions by integrating climate risks across its asset classes and pushing public debate forward.
BoE’s Ramsden calls time on Libor use
Deputy governor says progress on transition to Sonia benchmark needs to accelerate
Draghi strikes downbeat note as ECB extends policy rate hold
ECB president expresses concern over eurozone manufacturing and global tensions
Limited access to finance increased business exits in Great Recession – St Louis Fed
Illiquidity may have played a greater role than insolvency in business exits, researchers find
RBA flags regional risks from green energy transition
Fossil fuel exporters likely to face negative impact without benefiting from new sources of energy
Three Asian central banks rebuff US claims of currency manipulation
Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam respond to being placed on US Treasury watch list
Kenyan president reappoints Njoroge as governor
Governor has been a fierce defender of Central Bank of Kenya’s independence
Costa Rica lowers reserve requirements on domestic currency
Move follows IMF recommendation to boost domestic currency use in highly dollarised economy
Carney warns of ‘global liquidity trap’
BoE governor says model of “capital flows at risk” highlights important vulnerabilities, but reserves may still be too big
RBI cuts rates again amid growth and non-bank concerns
Fresh trouble in the non-bank sector raises concerns over broader financial system
Kenya’s rate controls caused ‘collapse’ in credit – IMF paper
Caps undermined central bank’s control over signalling policy stance, researchers find
Climate change – Where can central banks contribute?
Climate change is becoming increasingly important to central banks thanks to its implications for financial stability. In a forum sponsored by Amundi, Central Banking convened a panel of experts to discuss the latest innovations, regulations and…
Sponsored forum: Climate change – Where can central banks contribute?
This webinar examines how reserve managers and those responsible for official sector portfolios can tackle the challenges climate change poses in the modern investment paradigm
New Zealand opens formal inquiry into next Irish governor
Irish finance ministry makes no comment as former deputy says Donnery should have been appointed
South African politicians tussle over central bank mandate
African National Congress officials attempt to influence new government
Colombian central bank suspends reserves accumulation
Board wants to assess the impact higher reserves may have on the peso’s exchange rate