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BoE says its second ever Swes will feature participation from major asset managers operating in UK markets
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BoE launches system-wide test on private markets - Central Banking
Second ever exploratory scenario to include major asset managers; results expected in early 2027
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December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
BoE says its second ever Swes will feature participation from major asset managers operating in UK markets
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Central bank money is the basis of trust for the monetary system and the “ultimate settlement asset” – Yang Chin-long, governor, Central Bank of China (Taiwan)
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Taiwan’s Yang says central bank money remains global ‘anchor’ - Central Banking
Governor says it is still ‘ultimate settlement asset’, notwithstanding development of tokenisation
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December 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Central bank money is the basis of trust for the monetary system and the “ultimate settlement asset” – Yang Chin-long, governor, Central Bank of China (Taiwan)
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Hungarian central bank has “finalised the conditions” for putting 1% sSyRB in place for property loans
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MNB puts sectoral buffers in place as real estate pressure mounts - Central Banking
Subsidised loans have increased demand for property significantly, central bank finds
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December 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Hungarian central bank has “finalised the conditions” for putting 1% sSyRB in place for property loans
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Serbia says it will not allow sanctions on Russia to threaten its own financial stability www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Serbia says sanctions on Russia pose financial stability risks - Central Banking
Central bank sounds warning as government threatens to divest Russian stakes in domestic oil refiner
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November 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Serbia says it will not allow sanctions on Russia to threaten its own financial stability www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
HKMA asks banking industry to provide support to those affected by devastating fire www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
HKMA asks Hong Kong’s banks to assist victims of apartment fire - Central Banking
Lenders requested to offer liquidity, repayment flexibility and replace documents for those affected
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November 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
HKMA asks banking industry to provide support to those affected by devastating fire www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Rate hikes should continues, says Bank of Japan board member www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
BoJ board member says rate hikes should continue - Central Banking
Noguchi calls for cautious approach to ensure inflation target is met
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November 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Rate hikes should continues, says Bank of Japan board member www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Panellists discuss risks posed by geopolitical fragmentation, climate change and the potential for regulatory arbitrage at Autumn Meetings www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Climate and fragmentation are key risks, say deputy governors - Central Banking
Officials from EMEs in Africa and Americas outline concerns at Autumn Meetings
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November 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Panellists discuss risks posed by geopolitical fragmentation, climate change and the potential for regulatory arbitrage at Autumn Meetings www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
ECB waiting to introduce new structural operations, says alternate board member www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
ECB in no hurry with new structural operations – Välimäki - Central Banking
Portfolio will first need to be reduced ‘considerably’, says ECB’s alternate board member
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November 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
ECB waiting to introduce new structural operations, says alternate board member www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
RBNZ appoints new board chair www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
‘Refresh’ continues as RBNZ appoints new board chair - Central Banking
Acting chair Rodger Finlay steps into position permanently ahead of new governor taking office
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November 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
RBNZ appoints new board chair www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
South Korea holds rates www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
South Korea holds policy as expected - Central Banking
Economists expect decision to mark end of easing cycle
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November 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
South Korea holds rates www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Former senior policy-makers call for broadening of the regulations on when FOMC members can trade stocks, following a series of scandals www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Fed officials’ stock trading must be reined in, say experts - Central Banking
Ethics violations by FOMC members mean it is time to overhaul rules, former policy-makers argue
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November 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Former senior policy-makers call for broadening of the regulations on when FOMC members can trade stocks, following a series of scandals www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Bolivia seeks to borrow $9bn to boost reserves www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Bolivia negotiating $9bn loan to boost reserves – minister - Central Banking
No exchange rate reform in near term as government focuses on stabilising economy, says Espinoza
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November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Bolivia seeks to borrow $9bn to boost reserves www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Interacting with currency markets is key if monetary authorities are to conduct effective exchange rate interventions, Autumn Meetings told www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Market interaction key to effective FX interventions – panel - Central Banking
Central bankers from the Americas say data and communication help to reduce volatility
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November 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Interacting with currency markets is key if monetary authorities are to conduct effective exchange rate interventions, Autumn Meetings told www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
CNB governor says aim of new “experimental” digital asset portfolio is help central bank learn about digital assets from experience www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
CNB digital asset portfolio is about real learning, says Michl - Central Banking
Governor says bank is not looking to simulate reality but ‘touch it’ with experimental bitcoin holding
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November 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
CNB governor says aim of new “experimental” digital asset portfolio is help central bank learn about digital assets from experience www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Enabling new entrants to the banking industry is key to boosting financial inclusion, BCB deputy tells Autumn Meetings www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
New banking entrants key to financial inclusion – BCB deputy - Central Banking
Pix helped address shortcomings of online-only lenders, Renato Gomes tells Autumn Meetings
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November 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Enabling new entrants to the banking industry is key to boosting financial inclusion, BCB deputy tells Autumn Meetings www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
BIS’s Shin rejects suggestions global markets have lost confidence in US dollar www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Confidence in dollar undiminished since April, says BIS’s Shin - Central Banking
Institution’s head of monetary and economic policy says no hard evidence of shift from US currency
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November 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
BIS’s Shin rejects suggestions global markets have lost confidence in US dollar www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Hard cash may ultimately remain a necessity, Central Banking Autumn Meetings told www.centralbanking.com/fintech/7974...
Cash is the tender of last resort – panel - Central Banking
Officials at Central Banking Autumn Meetings discuss risks of long-term outages in era of digital payments
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November 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Hard cash may ultimately remain a necessity, Central Banking Autumn Meetings told www.centralbanking.com/fintech/7974...
Private sector’s inertia over interoperable digital instant payment systems forced monetary authorities to take initiative instead, panellists tell Autumn Meetings www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Central banks are needed to make instant payments work, says panel - Central Banking
Legal and payment experts tell Autumn Meetings that private sector cannot achieve this on its own
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November 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Private sector’s inertia over interoperable digital instant payment systems forced monetary authorities to take initiative instead, panellists tell Autumn Meetings www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Bank of Thailand wants more information on the country’s gold trade to prevent continued baht volatility, says governor www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
BoT seeks more oversight of gold trade to prevent baht volatility - Central Banking
Vitai says bank is working to boost supervision of institutions and dealers involved in precious metal
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November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Bank of Thailand wants more information on the country’s gold trade to prevent continued baht volatility, says governor www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Russian central bank starts selling gold www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Bank of Russia starts selling gold locally - Central Banking
Move is not a sign of budget crisis, experts say
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November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Russian central bank starts selling gold www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Sarb cuts rates www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
South Africa cuts by 25bp, citing lower prices ahead - Central Banking
Sarb brings policy rate to 6.75% in first decision since government lowered inflation target
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November 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Sarb cuts rates www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Biggest challenge for green investment “still the data gap”, Central Banking Autumn Meetings told www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Reserve managers’ environmental plans choked by dearth of data - Central Banking
Central Banking Autumn Meetings hear blended finance is growing green bonds in emerging economies
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Biggest challenge for green investment “still the data gap”, Central Banking Autumn Meetings told www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Stablecoins in focus at Central Banking Autumn Meetings www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Central banks must respond to challenges of digital innovation - Central Banking
Central Banking Autumn Meetings panel on how stablecoins, CBDCs and AI are shaping decision-making
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November 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Stablecoins in focus at Central Banking Autumn Meetings www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
BoJ’s Ueda says continued rate hikes are necessary www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
BoJ governor reaffirms preference for rate hikes - Central Banking
Ueda says policy normalisation should continue amid near-zero output gap and tight labour conditions
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November 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
BoJ’s Ueda says continued rate hikes are necessary www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
Experts lambast former Fed governor Adriana Kugler’s violation of the central bank’s ethics rules www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...
No excuse for ex-Fed governor’s rules violations, say experts - Central Banking
Kugler found to have violated rules with stock trades during FOMC blackout period
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November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Experts lambast former Fed governor Adriana Kugler’s violation of the central bank’s ethics rules www.centralbanking.com/central-bank...