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ECB framework needs ‘few tweaks’ – panellists
Digital euro is “even more important” in the wake of Trump CBDC ban, says BdF governor
Gilt repo clearing mandate on Bank of England’s radar
Sources say regulator mulling benefits of US-inspired regime, but is non-committal
Central Banking Awards 2025: first winners announced
Awards go to central bank of the year, reserve manager, risk manager and more
Protesters occupy Irish central bank headquarters
Pro-Palestinian activists oppose institution’s involvement in sale of Israeli bonds
CBSL head calls for proactive approach to tackle deepfakes
Governor tells Central Banking of institution’s response when his own image was used by scammers
‘Trump slump’ hedges rise on rate cut fears
One dealer notes five-fold increase in number of clients hedging against possibility of faster easing
Pakistan pauses easing cycle after six consecutive rate cuts
Central bank says high core inflation could still drive up overall price levels, despite fall in headline figure
Sri Lanka’s governor is latest to feature in deepfake scam
Video uses manipulated image to pretend central bank chief is endorsing financial investments
Bank of Israel responds to criticism over high rates
Chair of parliamentary committee had blamed tight policy for lenders’ excess profits
Moldova joins Single European Payments Area
Central bank hails “historic decision” that it says will save citizens €12 million annually
UK unfreezes Syrian central bank assets
Decision follows similar move by EU, though US sanctions remain in place
European Central Bank continues easing with 25bp cut
Revised forecast points to stunted growth, as Lagarde says bank is operating in “high uncertainty”
‘No strategy’ in US tariffs, says Mexican economist
Measures ignore “triangular” trade relationship between US, China and Mexico
Disinflation is still on track, BoE governor insists
Officials tell UK parliament that success so far does not mean mission is complete
Turkey cuts rates as official inflation figure dips below 40%
However, level of price rises remains well above central bank’s 5% target
Trump 2.0 piles pressure on reserve managers
Speakers at Central Banking Spring Meetings discuss positioning, interventions and impact of lost aid
Bundesbank backs German debt brake reform
Next chancellor could try to push reform through before new parliament is sworn in
Bangladesh does not need to rely on IMF – central bank governor
Mansur says country needs to increase revenue if it is to address deficit
Atlanta Fed’s GDP estimate takes a nosedive
Bank projects more severe contraction in Q1, while analysts point to possible recession
RBNZ governor unexpectedly resigns
Adrian Orr ends term early without giving reason as Christian Hawkesby temporarily takes over
Sama bans banks from using WhatsApp for customer comms
Directive comes amid spike in scams