India
RBI cuts rates again amid growth and non-bank concerns
Fresh trouble in the non-bank sector raises concerns over broader financial system
Climate change – Where can central banks contribute?
Climate change is becoming increasingly important to central banks thanks to its implications for financial stability. In a forum sponsored by Amundi, Central Banking convened a panel of experts to discuss the latest innovations, regulations and…
RBI toughens liquidity rules for non-banks in wake of 2018 stress
Default by IL&FS triggered liquidity problems across financial markets
Indian central bank to set up new supervisory body
Move follows tension between RBI and government over banking supervision
Book notes: The third pillar, by Raghuram Rajan
Rajan sets out an ambitious – but deliberately non-radical – manifesto for reform at the local level
RBI unveils vision for e-payments overhaul
Central bank says next 10 years will see “revolutionary shift” in payments across India
The IFF China Report 2019
Insight and perspectives from the world's leaders, premier policy-makers and financiers
The IFF China Report 2019: The Bay Area Development
Located at the start of the Maritime Silk Road, the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area seeks to harness advanced technology and green finance to catch up with the economically advanced bay areas of New York, San Francisco and Tokyo.
India’s Supreme Court issues RBI transparency ultimatum
Central bank given “last opportunity” to comply after continuing to “violate” earlier ruling
The IFF China Report 2019: Financial deepening, fintech development and green financing
The past 40 years have seen China transform from a recipient of global aid to a major economic centre in its own right. China is now seeking to deepen its markets, gradually open its borders to global financial flows, and promote new and innovative forms…
A dangerous moment for the Reserve Bank of India
The RBI’s high-profile skirmishes with India’s populist government in 2018 threatened the central bank’s mission. Central bankers worldwide should take note
RBI proposes regulatory sandbox in bid to grow fintech sector
Draft proposal would enable 10–12 companies to operate without usual regulations
The IFF China Report 2019: The Belt and Road Initiative
Over the past five years, China has invested more than $70 billion in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, of which there are now in excess of 100. Leading Chinese and international policy-makers explain how BRI efforts are progressing. This section…
The Belt and Road Initiative 2019 Survey – A new driver for globalisation?
The second Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Survey of 28 central banks reveals that they view the BRI as a major driver of globalisation, with a high percentage of respondents expecting the initiative to provide a significant boost to GDP. So far,…
RBI’s Das questions convention of 25-basis point hikes
“Let me try and somewhat shock you,” says governor
RBI cuts main rate again as growth fears deepen
Central bank revises down growth and inflation forecasts as election nears
Indian governor says court defeat will not stop stressed asset resolution
Governor says RBI may issue a revised circular after adverse legal ruling
RBI to repeat forex swap after high demand for first operation
Second round of long-term liquidity will be on offer in late April
India’s Supreme Court deals major blow to RBI bank clean-up
Court strikes down tough RBI ruling on stressed assets, ending requirement for swift action in cases of default
RBI using suptech to oversee rapidly growing fintech sector – Das
Supervisors need to undertake “accelerated off-site surveillance”, governor says
RBI swap operation heavily oversubscribed
Unusual move to inject long-term liquidity into the system draws strong demand from the market
RBI stands firm on stressed assets as Supreme Court deliberates
Central bank says it has not softened stance, but court could force it to grant forbearance
Supervisory compliance weaker on 55% of Basel III principles – IMF
FSAP reports uncover potentially worrying trend on financial supervision since mid-2013
RBI and Indian government boost banking sector as election nears
Central bank injects liquidity into banks as government re-capitalises more state-owned lenders