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RBA governor does not rule out a rate cut in 2019
Uncertain international outlook has rebalanced policy options towards a looser approach
Countries must counter money-laundering through fintech – IMF official
IMF’s Adrian calls for regional co-operation and consultation on new payment systems
Riksbank open to reassessing normalisation if needed – af Jochnick
Sweden’s central bank increased rates in December 2018 for the first time since 2011
Spanish governor demands BBVA conduct thorough probe of spy allegations
The bank allegedly hired an ex-police chief in 2004 to spy on government officials and businessmen
‘Unsustainable’ debt needs more thought – BoE’s Broadbent
Sustainable debt levels can differ between economies, and may not be observable – deputy governor
RBI can remove barriers to micro-credit – Acharya
Central bank looking to solve information problems in a “fundamental way”, says deputy
Debt growth a better warning signal than levels – BoE’s Broadbent
Deputy governor says countries with high debt levels did not necessarily suffer more during the 2008 crisis
Ireland ready to shield insurance policy-holders in ‘hard Brexit’ – deputy governor
Irish financial system should prove resilient if UK quits EU without a deal, Ed Sibley says
Central Bank of Brazil looks back at its 54-year history
Governor Ilan Goldfajn reflects on how central bank has fostered economic stability
Islamic finance is for everyone, Malaysia’s Zahid says
Bank Negara Malaysia assistant governor stresses inclusiveness of Islamic finance but says SMEs are still not taking advantage
French governor warns of the perils of ‘impatience’
Central banks should maintain a longer term view, even in the face of volatility and government pressure
Fed can afford to be patient as global growth forecasts decline, says Clarida
Fed vice-chair says labour market is at full employment and inflation remains on target
Fed’s Quarles outlines ‘building block approach’ to insurance regulation
Regulator chose not to copy and paste banking sector regulations onto insurers, says vice-chair
Coomaraswamy sees hope for IMF programme as political crisis fades
Sri Lankan Prime Minister reinstated, paving the way for economic reforms; central bank close to adopting flexible inflation target
Israel’s Yaron adopts cautious stance in first meeting
Central bank on hold as downside risks threaten the outlook
Hélène Rey offers advice on achieving monetary ‘emancipation’
Authorities may have to consider capital controls to break free from global financial forces, economist says
Bahamas official criticises international rule-making
Although intentions are good, rules are often painful and unhelpful, Littrell says
ECB has made ‘little use of macro-pru powers’, senior official says
Eurozone authorities lack powers to deal with diffuse sovereign risk or shadow banks – ECB official
Carstens warns world is not fully prepared for fresh crisis
IMF does not have the resources to act as global lender of last resort, says BIS chief
Falling offshore borrowing has helped shield Australia – RBA official
RBA’s monetary policy has not followed Fed’s normalisation
Bank of England official urges buy-side firms to adopt global FX code
BoE markets director says uptake from the buy side has been slower than that of banks
Fed to expand market data collection efforts
The scope and availability of data must keep up with evolving markets, Lael Brainard says
Riksbank’s Jansson says he favours higher inflation target
Swedish deputy governor reflects on monetary policy options to deal with next crisis
Palestine launches financial inclusion strategy
PMA hopes to push inclusion rate up to at least 50% by 2025