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Zhou on four key decisions that forged the modern-day PBoC
Former People’s Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan shares his perspectives about four critical moments in China’s economic reform agenda
Central Banking’s ‘Leaders’ for custody, banking and gold
Central banks want integrated custody platforms and real-time data from custodians as the low-yield environment drives demand for banking services and increases the relative attractiveness of gold
Capital outflows further reduce Turkey’s reserves in March
Current account deficit falls, but the economy’s weak external position remains unchanged
Time for resilience
Events that impact markets have made it crucial to build resilient portfolios that are aware of downside risks. BlackRock explores the importance of protection in downturn scenarios for reserve managers.
Finding the right partners with the right solutions
Over the past decade, the financial crisis, globalisation and technological changes have driven uncertainty and brought about drastic changes for central banks. Vermeg‘s Yamen Bousrih explores the importance of having a consolidated, coherent and…
China cuts reserve requirements for small banks
PBoC cuts RRR for local banks; premier Li Keqiang had urged policy-makers to reduce funding costs for small businesses
Bank profitability is associated with lower systemic risk – IMF paper
Over-reliance on non-interest income can increase institutional and systemic risk, researchers find
Former UK civil servant nominated to lead Irish central bank
Senior civil servant with experience in New Zealand and UK nominated for top central bank role
ECB paper looks at eurozone banks’ exposure to securities
Granular study of eurozone securities can help analysis of financial crisis contagion, study argues
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.
Carney: BoE preparing for ‘fourth industrial revolution’
BoE is reforming in a bid to adapt to technological change, says governor
FSB sees room to improve resolution frameworks
Progress is most advanced in globally systemic banks’ home jurisdictions, but gaps remain
India’s Supreme Court issues RBI transparency ultimatum
Central bank given “last opportunity” to comply after continuing to “violate” earlier ruling
Argentina launches digital platform to foster financial literacy
Central bank will use platform to promote use of bank accounts and electronic payments
RBNZ faces communication challenges in new policy framework
Some observers think new monetary policy committee may add confusion, but Orr appears to be focusing on broader topics
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
Fed proposes leverage ratio exemption for custody banks
Latest regulatory easing proposal would see custodians gain exemption for some assets
Central bankers call for ‘practical action’ to tackle climate risks
Leading central bankers and supervisors attending a Network for Greening the Financial System event at the Banque de France called for immediate action to be taken to tackle climate risks – they said the time for talking is over
Politicians pressured Sarb to help allegedly corrupt figures – governor
South African central bank was told to give banking licence to Gupta family – Kganygago
Suriname's president replaces fired governor
Robert van Trikt vows to not bow to political pressure and finance public spending, and says focus for next year will be on AML controls and payment maturation
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,…