Central Banks
Trump’s tariffs aren’t hurting eurozone yet, says ECB
Economists warn of danger to US in escalating trade war
Bank of Uganda poised to take control of mobile money services
Deputy governor stresses need for regulation in financial institutions
Financial openness key for monetary spillovers – RBA research
Trade flows appear not to contribute to interest rate correlation
BoE agrees to refine stress-testing in light of review
Independent report says stress-testing is working, but there is room for improvement
‘Broader skill base’ supporting BoE diversity targets
Central bank still missing targets at top level, but graduate intakes are much more diverse
The IFF China Report 2019: Financial deepening, fintech development and green financing
The past 40 years have seen China transform from a recipient of global aid to a major economic centre in its own right. China is now seeking to deepen its markets, gradually open its borders to global financial flows, and promote new and innovative forms…
Fintech and the future – Improving financial literacy
Li Dongrong, president of the National Internet Finance Association of China and former deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China, explains how financial technology can aid sustainable growth, transform the structure of financial markets and promote…
Search on for Mark Carney replacement
Treasury begins search for new BoE governor, as Carney’s term will not be extended again
A dangerous moment for the Reserve Bank of India
The RBI’s high-profile skirmishes with India’s populist government in 2018 threatened the central bank’s mission. Central bankers worldwide should take note
Eurozone needs central stabilisation fund to secure fiscal stability – ECB research
Unlike other monetary unions, the region’s federal budget plays a very limited role
Higher EU corporate bond spreads in 2018 unrelated to ECB policy – research
Global trade disputes played a bigger role than the end of the European asset purchase programme
New York Fed launches new regional website
New design offers more convenient access to data, events and locally-focused research; data highlights sharply differing outcomes across regions
Cain withdraws candidacy for Fed governorship
Trump’s pick faced widespread opposition due to partisan views aligned with the White House
Fed proposes leverage ratio exemption for custody banks
Latest regulatory easing proposal would see custodians gain exemption for some assets
IMF budget flat for another year
Fund faces eighth year with its budget unchanged in real terms
Central bankers call for ‘practical action’ to tackle climate risks
Leading central bankers and supervisors attending a Network for Greening the Financial System event at the Banque de France called for immediate action to be taken to tackle climate risks – they said the time for talking is over
Europe needs supervisory standards for climate risks – Lautenschläger
ECB official says standards should be worked out rapidly in modular form