Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are being investigated by around 90% of central banks around the world. Work is at different stages, with some engaging in research, some experimenting with proofs-of-concept and others performing pilots.…
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In 2021, net assets in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) stood at almost $10 trillion, after inflows of more than $1 trillion. ETFs have risen in popularity among investors and may be of interest to central bank…
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The advent of social media more than a decade ago has given institutions powerful tools to inform and engage with the public. Many central banks now see social media as an effective and important means…
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Paraguay’s president should not appoint a finance ministry official to the central bank board, a former governor and the institution’s staff union said. Mario Abdo Benítez nominated Carmen Marín to the Central Bank of Paraguay…
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Cybercriminals have been increasing the number of their attacks, posing a risk to financial stability, and pushing central banks – particularly those developing digital currencies – to invest in stronger security. The Bank for International…
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Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have risen in popularity among investors and may be of interest to central bank reserve managers in pursuit of safety, liquidity and returns. Central bank mandates vary, but all reserve managers…
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Central banks tend to employ a wide range of channels to communicate internally with their staff. Most common are email and platforms developed in-house, but many other tools are also in use. In both the…
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Enhancing reporting requirement for banks – RBNZ deputy governor The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is considering changes to how it assesses commercial banks’ risk weightings, its deputy governor said. “Even for the Reserve Bank,…
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Central bank critic Pierre Poilievre was elected head of the Conservative Party of Canada on September 10, becoming the leader of the opposition. Poilievre said in May that he would “replace” Bank of Canada governor…
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“We want to find the right balance between central bank and commercial money,” Nicolas de Labarre of the Banque de France said about the digital euro, at a conference today (September 12). De Labarre is…
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