Africa
African banks should adopt Nigerian regulatory model – Zimbabwean official
Foreign and domestic banks need uniform regulatory approach, official tells conference
Africa at risk from faster policy normalisation – Kenya’s Nyaoga
Higher interest rates could threaten portfolio inflows for a region struggling with price rises
Zimbabwe central bank suspends senior officials over corruption allegations
Government appointee accuses central bankers of illegal foreign exchange dealings
Sarb’s Groepe says inflation could rise further without policy action
South African Reserve Bank plans five hikes of 25bps by 2020
Inflation expected to reach 10% in Malawi
Rising electricity, food and fuel prices forces inflation well beyond central bank target
Ghana’s central bank ramps up cyber effort
Central bank launches new directive and security operations centre
Debt poses a threat to African monetary policy – BIS paper
Central bankers could use their influence to encourage government prudence, authors say
Tunisia’s El Abassi on central banking during a regional security crisis
Central Bank of Tunisia’s governor talks about capacity building, evolving relations with the IMF, integration among the Arab states and using technology to foster inclusion
Kenyan central bank gets green light on banknotes from court
Court of Appeals rules in favour of central bank on tumultuous banknote tender, clearing the way for De La Rue
Former Sarb governor assumes finance minister role
Tito Mboweni succeeds Nene but opposition party questions his “radical views”
Bank of Uganda hikes rates for first time since 2015
Rising oil prices and exchange rate volatility prompt central bank action
Liberia’s central bank says all ‘missing’ banknotes are accounted for
Internal investigation concludes banknotes ordered between 2016 and 2018 were delivered to vault
Zimbabwe banks ordered to ring-fence foreign currency accounts
Move appears to be a step towards de-dollarisation
Andrew Motshidisi on Africa’s debt and what it means for reserve managers
The former deputy governor of Bank of Botswana and Nalm Africa chairman talks about international capital flows, and the need for countercyclical policies and robust legal frameworks to secure long-term stability
Sub-Saharan Africa increasingly exposed to debt risks
Public sector borrowing and tighter financial conditions a challenge for regional reserve managers
Price pressures subside as Morocco holds interest rates
Headline inflation expected to average 2.1% by year end, central banks says
Inflation proves worrisome for Sarb MPC
Governor stresses central bank has inflation target range and not a specific point; MPC leaves interest rates on hold
Former Liberian governor to assist in corruption probe
Government launches investigation into missing banknotes
Governor returns to Sudan’s central bank to fill leadership gap
Hazem Abdelqader died suddenly of a heart attack on a visit to Turkey
Sarb’s Groepe says cyber security must be adaptable to changing landscape
It is “essential” for financial institutions to have “agile and responsive” practices in place, deputy says
Number of bank accounts in Malawi up 64 % in six months – governor Kabambe
Digital financial services reducing the number of people unbanked in Malawi, says governor
Sarb’s Mminele says IT investment could help African cities grow
South African deputy governor encourages investment in both human and physical capital
Sierra Leone’s president fires governor and appoints successor
Recently-elected president appoints academic as economy’s problems worsen
Kenyan central bank reports big increase in banks breaching regulations
Governor calls for banks to consider their “long-term impact on society”