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Euro remained second reserve currency in 2022 – ECB report
Structural factors continue to hold back the euro as a reserve currency
Bangladesh to adopt single exchange rate
Central bank raises interest rates as it struggles to stem inflation and build reserves
Nigeria liberalises exchange rate
Naira falls sharply as country leaves Emefiele era behind
BoJ’s easing stance fuels yen undervaluation dilemma
Japanese policy-makers need to consider feedback loop that an undervalued yen has on cost-push inflation; reflect on YCC exit options in ‘broad perspective review’, writes Sayuri Shirai
Zimbabwe devalues currency as crisis deepens
Analyst says Reserve Bank and finance ministry are struggling for control of FX reserves
Thugge confirmed as next Kenya governor
President’s adviser gets parliamentary approval and calls for dollar bonds to boost reserves
Rule-setters need to heed their own advice
The US risks a reputation for failing to meet standards to which it holds others
Saudi Arabia in talks to join Brics bank
Gulf state would join as Shanghai-based lender increases non-dollar operations
Sarb sounds alarm on sanctions risk
Central bank says country could face financial isolation if US thinks it arms Russia
Trends in reserve management 2023: survey results
Insights on inflation, asset diversification, geopolitical risk, risk management frameworks and ESG adoption
Dollar’s commodities link is creating risks, BIS paper warns
Simultaneous rises in dollar and commodities prices could harm stability, researchers say
Bolivian governor says country faces ‘liquidity crisis’
Authorities’ response to bank failure could worsen financial stress, analysts say
Argentina orders 1,000bp rate hike as peso struggles
Central bank tightens for second time in a week
UAE launches ‘t-sukuk’ to support monetary policy
Central bank continues to implement its new dirham monetary framework
Zimbabwe will mint ‘digital gold token’, says governor
Mangudya says RBZ will offer “store of value” as alternative to foreign currency
EMEs now coping better with financial market stress – BIS paper
Authorities have tackled old vulnerabilities, but trouble is springing up elsewhere
Challenges ahead for Ueda’s easing commitment
BoJ governor’s plan to maintain monetary easing until 2% inflation is hit may not be easy, writes Sayuri Shirai
Venezuela may join Russian card network
Mir system suffered major setbacks last year after US warning
Bolivian officials say reserves problem is temporary
Central bank sells SDRs as dollar scarcity and legislative gridlock persist
Hackers seize South Sudan central bank website
Group demands central bank act to make currency stronger against the dollar
Cuba will again allow dollar cash deposits
Decision reverses ban in place since June 2021
Global economy will be ‘anaemic’ – IMF
Inflation falling, but central banks will only reach targets over 2024 and 2025
IMF eases Argentina loan terms
Fund approves $5.4 billion payout and lowers reserves targets as drought conditions bite
Tech could shake up international monetary system – IMF paper
Inertia likely to maintain status quo in near term, but impact of technology “highly uncertain”