State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
Pakistan deputy wants new data protection laws for payments
Ashraf Mahmood Wathra welcomes the ‘innovative banking practices’ driving financial inclusion but says data protection must keep pace
Pakistan adds Basel III capital surcharge to allow for modelling shortfalls
State Bank of Pakistan outlines its Basel III capital requirements for domestic banks
Pakistani governor calls for 'concerted effort' to promote Islamic banking
SBP is launching media campaign to address misconceptions about Islamic finance
People: Bank of England names PRA board; Rwanda’s finance ministry and central bank swap chiefs
Bank of England names three board members for new prudential regulator; Claver Gatete switches National Bank of Rwanda governorship with finance minister John Rwangombwa; and more
Pakistan bank governor calls for deeper shadow bank participation
Yaseen Anwar identifies 'huge opportunities' for shadow banking to capitalise on; says NBFIs must face stronger regulation in tandem
People: State Bank of Pakistan’s board overhauled; RBI deputy’s term extended
State Bank of Pakistan receives five new directors; Reserve Bank of India deputy responsible for banking operations extends stay; and more
Pakistan says Nato pull-back worsened rupee depreciation
State Bank of Pakistan annual report finds closure of Nato supply lines to Afghanistan contributed to a 9.1% depreciation of the rupee against the dollar in fiscal 2011–12
Pakistan’s Anwar presents plan for financial system growth
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan gives 10-point plan for growth in the financial system to boost the economy and improve the ‘potency’ of monetary policy
Pakistani minutes show weak economy but low inflation
State Bank of Pakistan minutes show low level of private-sector credit and declining foreign investment behind stagnant economy; inflation lower than expected
Islamic finance championed by eight-strong central bank pact
Heads of central banks within the Developing-8 organisation agree to work together to increase the size of the Islamic Finance industry
Pakistan’s Muktadir lauds mobile payments transition
State Bank of Pakistan deputy governor says uptake of mobile phone and smart card banking is changing the finance landscape in Pakistan
Banking industry needs to deliver wider services, says Pakistan deputy
Kazi Abdul Muktadir discusses future inclusion strategies in Pakistan’s banking industry, including banks being forced to open branches in rural and under-served areas if they want to expand
Giff 2012: Experts divided on Islamic finance as financial stability panacea
Speakers and delegates attending the Global Islamic Finance Forum in Kuala Lumpur split on role Islamic finance can play in alleviating global financial instability
Pakistan develops five-year Islamic finance plan
State Bank of Pakistan’s Kazi Abdul Muktadir praises the growth of the Islamic finance industry; outlines new operational frameworks
‘Branchless’ banking increasing in Pakistan
So-called 'branchless banking' transactions grew 23% between January and March this year; accounts linked to mobile phones reached over 1 million during the period
State Bank of Pakistan decides to implement IBAN
Pakistan to see International Bank Account Number system fully in place by June 2013; central bank hopes change will make payments more efficient in the country
Pakistan’s Anwar calls for development of corporate bond markets
State Bank of Pakistan governor wants to see corporate bond market developed in the country; stresses government must be open to change for process to work
State Bank of Pakistan warns on ‘deteriorating’ budgetary conditions
State Bank of Pakistan quarterly report says government fell short of budget target last year; warns drying up of foreign direct investment could leave economy vulnerable
Pakistan forges ahead with mobile banking promotion
State Bank of Pakistan signs agreement with national telecommunication authority to further the development of mobile banking in the country
Anwar stresses rising importance of Islamic finance
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan discusses developments in Islamic finance and calls for innovation to continue
Pakistan’s Anwar wants updated microfinance regulatory framework
State Bank of Pakistan governor Yaseen Anwar says considerable work is still needed to regulate microfinance institutions effectively
Interview: Yaseen Anwar
The new governor of the State Bank of Pakistan tells Yusuf Yassin about the role he wants the central bank to play in the development of physical and financial infrastructure
State Bank of Pakistan’s acting head stays on as governor
State Bank of Pakistan acting governor Yaseen Anwar becomes third governor in less than a year and a half to head the central bank, after taking role on permanent basis
Pakistan accepts governor’s resignation
State Bank of Pakistan governor Shahid Kardar's resignation confirmed, ending days of speculation over his future at the central bank