Central Bank of Hungary (MNB)
Agent-based models come of age
Central banks are increasingly modelling the economy as a complex system
MNB launches DLT-based register for banks and insurers
Central bank says initiative aims to reduce administrative burden for firms and consumers
Hungary tentatively holds rates
MNB also changes forward guidance as inflation picks up
Lagarde laments looming pressure on central bank independence
ECB president nevertheless says that loss of independence remains “unlikely”
Hungary’s central bank to maintain active green programme
MNB to offset 2024 carbon footprint with 36 hectare nature restoration
Ukraine hikes rates, Serbia and Hungary hold
Worse-than-expected drought affects food inflation in eastern Europe
Banknotes: October to December 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Hungary’s PM chooses finance minister as MNB governor
Appointment of Mihály Varga likely to improve bank’s relations with government after recent tensions
PM ‘overruled MNB building’s heritage status’ – whistleblower
Governors’ meeting prompted expedited approval for panorama deck on listed site, says former official
Hungary holds rates again
MNB remains hopeful about 2025 as economy slides into recession
The frontiers of AI in central bank communications
Comms experts assess technology's value in video production, message generation and more
Emerging markets resilient amid global shift, governors tell panel
Smaller economies better placed to intervene during crises, say central bank heads
Hungary holds rates again after September cut
Geopolitics prompt “careful, patient” monetary policy, says deputy governor
MNB calls on Revolut to open bank subsidiary, not branch
Central bank says firm’s Hungarian customers deserve full deposit protection offered by banking laws
Hungary’s central bank increases gold reserves by 16.4%
MNB now has highest per capita bullion stocks in central and eastern Europe
Hungary cuts rates by 25 basis points
Central bank says prime minister’s austerity plans will help by providing fiscal credibility
Hungary has been ‘off course’ since 2021 – MNB governor
Matolcsy tears into government’s economic policy
Hungary holds rates after June ‘turning point’
Finance minister says central bank was operating in “cyclops mode”
Banknotes: July to September 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Hungary’s central bank completes carbon capture programme
MNB expects 75% reduction in emissions by end of 2025
Banks begin tailoring offers to Gen Z’s needs – MNB report
First “fully digital” generation expects 24/7 digital payments solutions