Official Record
Uganda’s growth unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024
Central bank governor says tourism sector has been hit by Covid containment measures
HKMA to hold AML/CFT ‘lab sessions’ for firms
Hong Kong’s central bank wants firms to upgrade AML/CFT technology
Negative yields decline in Dutch bond markets
Sovereign bonds account for majority of securities yielding negative returns
Global economy faces ‘decisive moment’ – IMF’s Gaspar and Gopinath
Policy-makers have “window of opportunity” to help those falling behind in Covid-19 recovery
Energy prices boost Norway’s headline inflation to 3%
Core index declines to 1.1%, the lowest level in almost four years
OECD flags early signs of ‘moderating’ growth
Slowdown is widespread in advanced economies, but emerging markets see greater divergence
CPMI aims to ‘shape the future of payments’
Committee publishes work programme for first time, focusing on innovation and risks in FMIs
Myanmar central bank restricts foreign hires
Move comes after months of unrest and shortly after military announced 2023 polls
Bank of Mexico increases monetary policy transparency
Central bank to start disclosing individual votes of board members after policy meetings
CNB continues tightening cycle with 25bp hike
Board opts for additional hike as forecasts point to short-term inflation surge
Bank of Thailand holds main rate in split vote
Growth forecast dives again as Thailand battles Covid-19 surge
ECCB extends digital cash to St Vincent
CBDC pilot expanded to fifth country as it struggles with aftermath of volcanic eruption
FCA mulls removing decision-making powers from senior committee
Decisions regarding firms failing to meet FCA standards would be taken by FCA staff instead
IMF governing board signs off on ‘historic’ SDR allocation
Decision paves way for $650 billion worldwide infusion of liquidity later this month; mechanism for rich countries to pass on their share still unclear
Eurozone inflation up to 2.2% in July
Germany records 3.1% inflation rate, France 1.6%, Italy 0.9%
Disclosures and taxonomies vital for climate risk understanding – RBNZ official
Central banks also need to ensure staff are skilled in climate risk
SNB reserves hit Sfr1 trillion
Equity holdings now account for 23% of the portfolio
BoE to wind up euro liquidity facility
Improvement in funding market conditions means euro funding is no longer needed, BoE says
Central Bank of Hungary adopts green monetary policy
Policy sees central bank launch green mortgage bond purchase programme
Covid-19 recovery highlights stark inequality between nations – IMF
Policy support and speed of vaccination programmes have widened gaps, Gopinath says
FCA asked to investigate ‘unwarranted’ bank account freezing
Parliamentary committee concerned AI may have caused ‘inappropriate bias’
Eurozone fiscal deficit declines in Q1
Lower imbalance due to lower spending; revenue remained stable as a share of GDP
Korea selects CBDC blockchain provider
Central bank chooses telecoms company subsidiary following tender process
US regulators to align policies on lower income lending
OCC backs down on separate CRA rules and starts joint consultation with Fed, FDIC