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HKMA’s renminbi repo plans boost hopes for onshore access
Market participants optimistic that new provisions for offshore repos of onshore bonds are first step towards mainland access
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Trumps launch cryptocurrencies ahead of inauguration
Donald’s and Melania’s meme coins come as administration signals crypto-friendly regulatory stance
PBoC holds key lending rates
Move comes after China hit 5% growth target for 2024, but analysts expect further easing this year
Nagel worried about giving bitcoin ‘government seal of approval’
EBA and Esma say EU adoption of decentralised finance is “lower than other developed economies”
Finland’s hedge against FX risk ‘not motivated by US tariffs’
Central bank’s head of reserves says decision was part of regular review
Bangladesh Bank former deputy governor arrested
Sitangshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury accused of concealing information about his personal wealth
Europe’s central banks re-evaluate X after Bundesbank leaves
German central bank says standards of discussion on platform are “increasingly unacceptable”
Bank of England delays Basel III implementation until 2027
PRA bows to pressure to promote growth and follow lead of incoming US administration
Malaysia launches centralised dispute resolution service
Central bank governor says initiative aims to make it easier to seek redress for financial losses
Libyan central bank calls for prompt transfer of oil revenues
Bank cites growing demand for FX, as state oil company insists transfers have been regular
BoE collaborates with NY regulator on crypto supervision
Senior staff to exchange expertise in digital payments and distributed ledger technology
Bank of Korea unexpectedly holds policy rate amid political turmoil
Central bank cites need to assess political developments and incoming US administration’s policies
Conflict casts doubt on viability of Sudan’s new banknotes
Concerns over regime’s stability may undermine its efforts to swap out old currency, says analyst
ECB lists climate and tech risks as supervisory priorities
SSM says strong governance and geopolitical risks will also be among key areas of focus in 2025–27
Bank Indonesia delivers surprise rates cut
Central bank shifts focus from backing rupiah to supporting growth with 25bp easing
Vietnam and Laos launch local currency settlement framework
Central banks also set up cross-border QR payments link
West Balkan central banks to create instant payments system
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Montenegro to launch Tips clone in 18 months
FDIC vice-chair heralds likely changes under Trump 2.0
Hill suggests looser regulation and ignoring climate risks will be focus under new administration
BoJ to discuss whether to raise rates, deputy governor says
Himino Ryozo says policy-makers need to monitor wage growth and future US policies
IMF: $44bn loan deal to Argentina fell short of expectations
Monetary policy’s effects limited as central bank suffered heavy cashflow losses, evaluation finds
Serbia rules out further easing for now
Central bank says previous rate cuts have yet to make full impact
Moldova makes surprise 200bp hike
Energy prices spur up Moldovan inflation prompting unscheduled meeting
Mainland China and Hong Kong deepen financial ties
PBoC and HKMA announce new measures to promote renminbi use