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RBA sets up new panel of private-sector economists

RBA sets up new panel of private-sector economists

The Reserve Bank of Australia says it is setting up a new panel of private-sector economists to collect views on topics ranging from current economic challenges to forward guidance. The RBA says the new panel…

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Pakistan names new governor – Central Banking

Pakistan names new governor – Central Banking

The State Bank of Pakistan The government of Pakistan appointed Jameel Ahmad to a five-year term as the new governor of the State Bank of Pakistan on August 19. Ahmad succeeds Reza Baqir, who left office…

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Russian banks set to use digital ruble in 2024

Russian banks set to use digital ruble in 2024

The Bank of Russia has announced plans to connect all Russian banks to the digital ruble in 2024, as it fast-tracks plans to circumvent sanctions.  Cross-border integration with the digital yuan and the central bank…

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Sarb unveils new fintech push

Sarb unveils new fintech push

The South African Reserve Bank is looking into whether distributed ledger technology could be used for clearing and settlement, as part of a wider fintech initiative. On February 13, South Africa’s central bank outlined a…

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Colombian study estimates policy impact on capital flows

Colombian study estimates policy impact on capital flows

Central Bank of Colombia, Bogota Central banks tend to be able to influence capital flows through their monetary policy decisions, according to a meta-analysis published by the Central Bank of Colombia. Mauricio Villamizar-Villegas and co-authors…

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Supreme Court clears Central Bank of Sri Lanka over Greek investment

Supreme Court clears Central Bank of Sri Lanka over Greek investment

It was not “unreasonable” for the monetary board members of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to invest in Greek government bonds in 2011, according to the country’s Supreme Court, which dismissed a legal complaint…

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US academics praise reduction in Fed’s forward guidance

US academics praise reduction in Fed’s forward guidance

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell told reporters that the Fed would significantly reduce its guidance on future monetary policy actions. “As it relates to September, I said another unusually large increase could be appropriate,…

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FCA admits data blunder – Central Banking

FCA admits data blunder – Central Banking

The Financial Conduct Authority admitted to inadvertently publishing confidential information today (February 25), following a mix-up concerning a freedom of information request. In a statement, the regulator admitted the data breach had occurred following a…

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BoE’s profits dip on higher banknote and research expenditure

BoE’s profits dip on higher banknote and research expenditure

The Bank of England saw its profits dip in the 2017–18 financial year, as it invested in new capacity and rolled out a new series of polymer banknotes. The BoE’s annual report was published on…

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El Salvador abolishes statistics agency

El Salvador abolishes statistics agency

National Palace of El Salvador, San Salvador The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador voted on August 9 to dissolve the country’s statistical agency and transfer its functions to the Central Reserve Bank.  The government says…

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