Financial inclusion
Brazil’s central bank launches fintech laboratory
Central bank partners with big tech firms to help modernise how financial services are delivered
Small depositors do not pose greater run risk – BIS paper
Authors say their findings imply financial inclusion need not create instability
Bank of England unveils new education initiative
The “econoME” programme seeks to bring basic economics into UK classrooms
Philippines toughens rules on crypto-exchanges
Philippines is one of the few central banks to adopt formal regulations on crypto-asset exchanges
PBoC cuts reserve requirement in bid to support lending to smaller firms
Move may be "precautionary" response to slowing growth – analyst
Central banks: the economy’s emergency responders
When economic infrastructure is destroyed during natural disasters, central banks spring into action, engaging contingency plans to ensure the economy continues to run
Financial literacy is ‘essential’, says Fed’s Bostic
Atlanta Fed president says financial literacy is key component to achieving employment mandate
UK’s PSR needs powers to protect cash – report
Think-tank report believes regulator should have consumer protection mandate, as cash machine closure threatens to leave the public excluded from payments network
Protectionism may have ‘serious consequences’ – Canada’s Lane
US tax reforms may affect Canada’s capacity to attract investment, warns deputy governor
Mobile money taking off in Rwanda – report
Central bank documents an increase in both users and volume of transactions across mobile financial services
Solving the owner-occupied housing puzzle
A group of researchers has outlined what they see as a better method of integrating owner-occupied housing into the CPI, as the EU’s statistical agency wrestles with the problem
IMF stresses communication’s role in fostering stability
Neglecting its importance can lead to adverse reactions, such as misinterpretation of policies
Thailand set to approve banking agents amid inclusion push
Financial inclusion effort means people can take deposits, transfer money and pay bills at banking agents, such as small merchants and post offices
FCA fails to publish contentious report on RBS
Regulator opts to supply parliamentary committee with a confidential version of the report, but lawmakers may publish it anyway
Singapore to step up consumer protection on e-payments
Banks must offer users better protection measures, but users could also face fines for recklessness or carelessness
Education key to forex liberalisation success, says Bahamas governor
Private sector needs to base forex decisions on returns rather than “fear the erosion of wealth”, says Rolle
Riksbank renews its website to address user demands
New design preserves original structure, but makes the most demanded content more accessible
Potential ATM closures will be PSR’s first ‘major test’ – Morgan
Treasury select committee chair says Payment System Regulator should not hesitate to intervene should closures threaten financial stability; market calls for independent review
Transparency: Central Bank of Ireland
The Irish central bank has made great progress in communicating in a candid and open manner with the people it serves
Co-operation key to cyber defence success, says Sarb deputy
Groepe says institutions need to ensure fintech interconnectivity does not cause system failure; new players should be held to the same security standards
Central Banking Awards: Bank of Canada is central bank of the year
Awards go to the Bank of Canada, PriceStats, Perago and De La Rue
Central bank of the year: Bank of Canada
The Canadian central bank has stood out for its ever-improving levels of transparency, forward-looking management and best-practice review of its policy mandate
Central Banking Awards: Perng Fai-nan recognised for lifetime achievements
The first four 2018 Central Banking Awards are unveiled – banknote and currency management, consultancy, innovation in reserve management, and lifetime achievement
Banknote and currency manager of the year: Norges Bank
The Nordic central bank has redefined how its banknotes are designed, incorporating top-notch security and an innovative awareness campaign