Most consumers would not take up the digital euro if they were given the choice, new research from the European Central Bank finds. The paper, published on March 11, explores how the introduction of the…
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Bank of Canada headquarters’ atrium The Bank of Canada (BoC) reduced its policy rate by 25 basis points today (March 12). The central bank said in a statement that heightened trade tensions and tariffs imposed…
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People: Sarah John to become BoE’s COO – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Plus: Bank of Russia’s former deputy governor joins commercial lender VTB Sarah John UK: Sarah John…
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Thailand’s authorities have selected a new chair of the country’s central bank, thereby putting an end to a saga that drew warnings of political interference and led to the disqualification of candidates. The selection committee…
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RBNZ governor unexpectedly resigns – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Adrian Orr ends term early without giving reason as Christian Hawkesby temporarily takes over Adrian Orr Adrian Orr has…
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The authorities in Bangladesh on February 20 filed a case against former central bank governor Atiur Rahman, accusing him and 23 others of embezzlement. Rahman has denied the claims. According to media reports, the anti-corruption…
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ECB looks to change staff committee rules – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Staff committee says changes are “clear retaliation” for its survey of Lagarde’s performance The European Central…
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Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank The European Parliament today (February 11) approved its annual report on the European Central Bank’s performance in 2024. The report was prepared by the parliament’s committee on economic and monetary…
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Sweden’s central bank made a profit in 2024, but not enough to allow it to make any transfers to the country’s treasury. In its statement today (February 18), Sveriges Riksbank said it had made Skr36…
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A court in Curaçao has ordered former executives from the territory’s central bank to repay misallocated funds, as the institution continues to seek redress for corruption. The case, brought by the Central Bank of Curaçao…
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