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ECB tells lenders to regularly tap central bank liquidity
Banks should include refinancing operations in day-to-day liquidity management, say Buch and Schnabel
ECB calls for new macro-pru approach to address cyber risks
Stress-testing should combine top-down and bottom-up elements, latest bulletin says
BoE proposes to ease regulations for small-scale lenders
Central bank suggests raising leverage ratio threshold from £50 billion to £70 billion
Consumption by rich fell sharply post-tightening – CBRT study
Research by Turkey’s central bank finds rate hikes caused wealthy to spend less and save more
Upside risks from Trump tariffs prompted Fed to hold rates
FOMC minutes show that January’s decision was partly informed by potential changes in US trade policy
China holds loan prime rates
PBoC stays put again as yuan strengthens after Trump signals potential trade talks with Xi
Reserve Bank of India launches economic data app
RBI says users will be able to access bank’s data portal and locate banking facilities in their local area
Bank of Israel may consider paying interest on future CBDC
Survey finds substantial interest in digital shekel, particularly from older Israelis
China to make use of all monetary tools to boost growth
PBoC flags external volatility and renews pledge to support economy in quarterly report
Nigerian central bank to cap fees for ATM withdrawals
Move meant to curb rising costs of withdrawals
PBoC appoints Zou Lan as deputy governor
Former monetary policy department head will become youngest member of China’s central bank board
Congressional body questions Fed’s powers to regulate crypto
Banks can currently provide exposure to sector, but not custody, as exchange seeks partnership
Google study shows cyber threat actors’ increased use of AI
Content campaigns identified in Russia, Iran, North Korea and China
Rwanda and Ghana to connect payment systems
Rwandan central bank governor reveals plans to increase financial inclusion with CBDC, microfinance
Riksbank makes second 25bp rate cut of 2025
“Signs of an economic rebound” prompt further easing of policy
Hungary tentatively holds rates
MNB also changes forward guidance as inflation picks up
Trump names interim heads of financial regulators
US president also bans agencies from taking decisions until permanent appointees are in place
Norges Bank says time is not yet right for easing
Central bank holds rates, but suggests cut is likely in March
BoE publishes design blueprint of digital pound
“No decision has been made” on whether to proceed with retail CBDC, central bank emphasises
IMF tells Kenya to step up regulation of crypto market
Authorities will need to better understand digital assets market before changing policy, report says
CNB ‘considered’ adding bitcoin to reserves – governor
Governor says central bank could “continue to debate” using cryptocurrency in diversification drive