Official Record
RBA appoints six new board members as part of reforms
Two join rate-setting team while others enter newly established governance board
Reserve Bank of India holds policy rate
Governor says decision reflected need to tackle high inflation without stymying “resilient” growth
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe maintains interest rates at 35%
Central bank keeps policy tight following September devaluation and spike in inflation
BoJ considers parallel processing in CBDC design
Central bank adds two new working groups to its preparations for digital currency pilot programme
Basel Committee examines use of CCyBs across jurisdictions
Report highlights how more jurisdictions are implementing positive neutral buffer rates
Nigeria tightens policy further as inflation continues to rise
Central bank raises rates by 25bp as annual headline inflation exceeds 33%
FSB publishes 2024 G-Sib list
One bank moves up while another moves down, as dashboard reveals detailed scores for each lender
Sweden should modernise retail payments – Riksbank study
Clearing infrastructure needs update and card settlement warrants reform, researchers say
Central Bank of Ireland launches scam awareness campaign
Investment, loan and phishing fraud remain most common
GCC central banks follow Fed by reducing rates
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain opt for 25bp cuts, while Qatar loosens by 30bp
Bank of England cuts policy rate to 4.75%
Policy committee votes by 8–1 to reduce bank rate by 25bp
Brazil maintains tightening stance with 50bp hike
Policy committee cites strength of economy and external uncertainty as reasons for unanimous decision
BdF and MAS complete test on post-quantum cryptography
Technology used to secure emails can be adapted for payments, authorities say
Reserve Bank of Australia holds policy rate again
Central bank says underlying inflation remains “too high”
BCRA show sounds death knell for notes, hails birth of crypto
Governor opens show on AI and decentralised monetary and financial systems
Inflation in Turkey drops in October
However, pace of disinflation remains slow
IMF tracks sharp rise in deposit accounts in emerging economies
Latest survey highlights inclusion trends in bank accounts, card usage and digital services
Kenyan RTGS system transitions to new messaging standard
Central bank says ISO 20022 will help it monitor fraud and facilitate cross-border payments
New York Fed announces new reserve ampleness calculation tool
Bank’s president says new product will provide early-warning signs about reserves’ scarcity
Afghanistan faces continued deflation – World Bank report
Prices fell for 16th consecutive month in August, though currency remains stable
Indonesia holds while Philippines cuts
Policy rates for both countries now stand at 6% as inflation slows