Norges Bank
Norwegian central bank hikes rates as inflation rises
Central bank increases the policy rate by 25 basis points to 1%, despite global uncertainty
Norway to ditch oil stocks from Norges Bank fund
Government says move will reduce the economy’s vulnerability to oil price shocks
Norway’s oil fund reports worst annual results since 2008
Volatile equity markets were main reason behind return of –6.1%
Nordic-Baltic crisis simulation seeks to reinforce collective response
Nordic-Baltic Stability Group carried out first region-wide crisis scenario in January
Risk management technology: Vermeg
Having successfully delivered the collateral management module of its Megara system to four major central banks, Vermeg has won a high-profile tender to deliver the technology for the Eurosystem Collateral Management System
Norges Bank leaves rates unchanged
Central bank says it is still likely to hike rates in March 2019
Custody initiative of the year: Citi
The US financial group used its global presence and technological edge in 2018 to deepen existing relations and obtain new mandates
Norges Bank excludes three companies from SWF
Central bank sanctions firms due to human rights and environmental violations
Rise of renminbi prompts central banks to open Asian offices
A total of nine central banks now have offices in Asia, but New York remains city of choice
Five central banks and supervisors join environmental group
Network for Greening the Financial System aims to help meet Paris agreement goals
Norges Bank ends ban on SWF investing in two oil companies
Move comes after energy firms end involvement in conflict-torn region
Private debt and housing prices are main financial challenges in Norway
Rising commercial property prices also a potential threat to financial stability, central bank says
Norges Bank keeps rates unchanged after September hike
Executive board notes higher inflation expectations in Q4
Norwegian government recommends Norges Bank retain control of SWF
Finance ministry also proposes creating a committee for monetary policy and financial stability at central bank
Norges Bank hikes for first time since 2011
Rate path slightly lower than before due to weak wage growth and high private debt
Norges Bank holds rates as inflation stays below target
Norwegian governor said in March he expected next rate hike to come “after summer”
World’s largest SWF bars investment in four companies for guideline breaches
Companies owned by Warren Buffett among those excluded by Norges Bank board
Norges Bank says rate hike likely in September
Key policy remains at 0.5% as inflation rises below target since February 2017
Norges Bank does not rule out launching digital currency
Central bank publishes first phase of research, saying a digital currency could be an alternative to deposit money when cash usage declines
Central Banking Awards 2018: Gallery
See the winners from the big night, including leading figures from across the industry who came to pick up their awards
Norges Bank launches research blog
New platform aims to encourage discussions on central bank’s research
Norwegian governor reflects on investment of oil revenues
A conservative approach allows the country to avoid “Dutch disease” – Olsen
Norway maintains countercyclical capital buffer at 2%
Norges Bank advises the government not to reduce the buffer because of high household debt
Norges Bank board strikes more bullish tone on outlook
Stronger signs from the economy prompt the central bank to bring forward plans for first hike; new inflation target will have limited effect on policy, central bank says