Transparency
Bowman won’t commit to stress-testing tariff shock
Nominated Fed vice-chair stonewalls calls to run ad hoc scenario similar to 2020 Covid test
Iran’s central bank tells lenders to be more transparent
Excessive delays found in responding to enquiries from members of the public
Former BoE division head calls for greater focus on trust
Ex-macro-pru official says policy-makers need to monitor public’s confidence in central banks
Trumps launch cryptocurrencies ahead of inauguration
Donald’s and Melania’s meme coins come as administration signals crypto-friendly regulatory stance
Ghana releases draft open banking directive
Central bank heralds “transformative development” in consumer-consented data sharing
2024: The year in central banking
A look back at the biggest and most popular news stories of the year
Book notes: A fly on the RBI wall: an insider’s view of the central bank, by Alpana Killawala
This book offers insights into the inner workings of the growing Indian economy and pro tips on communication
The GFXC chair on the next steps for the FX global code
Global FX Committee chair Gerardo García speaks with Christopher Jeffery about updating FX best practice, improving buy-side engagement and revising settlement risk estimates in the BIS’s triennial survey
Bank of England to review UK clearing rules
Broader collateral set and greater margin transparency could be adopted from Emir 3.0, but not active accounts requirement
How AI is shaping the future of payment system oversight
Biagio Bossone explains that sound AI policies can be a powerful ally supporting financial stability
What Goldman’s appeal victory means for Fed stress tests
Decision could embolden more banks to appeal, analysts say. But others believe result is one-off
Mamo Mihretu on the radical reform of central banking in Ethiopia
Ethiopian governor speaks about simultaneous monetary policy and exchange rate reform, opening the country’s financial system and a fundamental reset for Africa’s second most populous economy
Suspended Bulgarian deputy claims he is fighting for central bank ‘independence’
Eurozone candidate country’s deputy breaks silence on suspension, and his fight to get reinstated
Colombian policy reforms boosted transparency, paper finds
Economists say central bank’s 2018-19 overhaul increased transparency based on two indexes
Alpana Killawala on communications under six governors at the RBI
The former RBI comms chief speaks about the importance of strategic communications, courting the media, open mouth operations and altering a governor’s ‘rock star’ image
Interpreting the PBoC’s slew of policy reforms
How are new stimulus measures, bond market tactics, deflationary pressures and monetary policy framework changes affecting central banking in China?
Banknotes: July to September 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Central banks face a capital framework imbalance – should we care?
Most economists say clear recapitalisation frameworks are important. But many central banks still lack them
Monetary Policy Benchmarks 2024 – executive summary
Key findings from the benchmark on policy tools, liquidity facilities, transparency and more
European Commission opens consultation on AI in finance
As AI use in financial services increases, regulators must balance innovation with risk
Central Banking Awards 2024 ceremony honours best in field
Shirakawa receives lifetime award and Brazil is named central bank of the year