Official Record
Bank of Canada warns of major rise in mortgage arrears
Mortgage arrears could rise to levels nearly double seen in global financial crisis, central bank says
Bank of Israel reserves rise by 5.6% in April
Government transfers from abroad boost central bank’s reserves portfolio by almost $6.5 billion
Morocco’s central bank prohibits bank dividend payments
Central bank tells financial institutions to ensure they are able to keep funding businesses in need
Norges Bank proceeds to draw up contract of new SWF chief
Nicolai Tangen’s appointment came under scrutiny after it was revealed he asked incumbent for help during hiring process
PMA tries to mediate dispute over bank account closures
Banks in Palestine caught between Fatah gunmen and Israel Defense Forces order
US banks should prepare for uneven recovery – Patrick Harker
Banks “shouldn’t be issuing large dividends at the moment”, Philadelphia Fed chief says
Sri Lankan central bank threatens regulatory action to bring down rates
CBSL cuts rates again and warns banks they must pass lower rates on to customers
Norway’s central bank cuts policy rate to zero
Norges Bank’s move brings rate to record low, as central bank warns of “substantial” shock
Sri Lankan central bank looks back at ‘dismal’ year
Economy was just recovering from terrorist attacks when Covid-19 hit, CBSL says
Strict lockdown could cause 37% quarterly GDP contraction – RBNZ
Assessment shows impact of containment measures on New Zealand’s economic output
RBA holds rate and reveals forecast scenarios
Cash rate target remains at 0.25%; RBA maintains three-year bond yield target at 0.25%
Bank Negara Malaysia cuts rate as global outlook darkens
Fresh easing measures come as central bank foresees “particularly challenging” first half of year
BoE eases funding terms as government launches ‘bounce back’ loans
Loans will be excluded from leverage ratio calculations
Basel Committee ‘stock take’ highlights progress on climate risks
Members are conducting research and issuing guidance, but most are not yet making changes to capital frameworks
BIS and G20 launch cloud-based ‘tech sprint’
New initiative will help regulators leverage technology to improve supervision of financial sector
Riksbank open to future rate cut
Swedish central bank keeps stimulus package unchanged in monetary policy meeting
Riksbank unveils details of local bond purchases
Swedish central bank to buy up to Skr5 billion from Kommuninvest i Sverige
National Bank of Denmark divests stake in securities firm
Central bank will sell its 24.2% ownership of VP Securities to Euronext
Norges Bank supervisory council requests information on SWF’s new head
Executive asked to answer questions on hiring process amid ongoing expenses scandal
Economic impact of Covid-19 to last until at least 2021
Difficult to predict how control measures will impact economy, epidemiologist says
BoE moves to renewable energy
Bank of England says it has already beaten its 2016 target for carbon dioxide reduction
Turkey continues easing cycle with 100bp cut
Policy-makers see oil shock creating room for stronger easing
Riksbank will start buying municipal bonds
Central bank includes new assets in 300 billion kronor purchase programme
Cash usage falls further in Netherlands
Study shows contactless payments are the main driver away from cash payments