All posts tagged "central bank"
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508Big PictureIMF Explores Impact of Digital Money on Central Bank Operations
The paper explores how CBDCs and stablecoins could impact the interest rate channel, monetary policy and central bank operations.
May 12, 2022 -
490ChinaPBOC, CBIRC Pledge to Support Growth of Real Estate, Tech Sectors
The pledge signals an easing of the year-long crackdown in the tech sector, and a move away from restrictive lending to the property sector.
May 6, 2022 -
298United StatesUS Fed Announces Biggest Rate Increase Since 2000
The Federal Reserve has also outlined plans to shrink its USD 9 trillion balance sheet in phases, starting in June.
May 5, 2022 -
272Australia & NZRBNZ to Finalise DSR Framework By Late 2022
The RBNZ will design a framework so that debt-to-income restrictions on mortgage lending are ready to be used by mid-2023, if needed.
April 29, 2022 -
401Asia-PacificMyanmar Exempts Foreign Firms from FX Conversion Rule
An order requiring all foreign currency held in bank accounts to be converted into local currency will not apply to businesses in special economic zones and most other foreigners.
April 27, 2022 -
555AML / KYCRussia Finalises Bill to Give Crypto Legal Tender Status
The February version of the bill proposed to only allow crypto to be used as an investment vehicle. A digital ruble will be ready next year.
April 23, 2022 -
458ChinaPBOC Amends Bank Inspection Rules and Penalty Procedures
The PBOC will make "full use" of the Internet, big data and other technical means in off-site inspections and strengthen the collection and sharing of regulatory information.
April 22, 2022 -
394Asia-Pacific
Central Bank Official Shot as Myanmar Imposes New FX Controls
The shooting came days after an order requiring all foreign currency held in bank accounts to be converted to kyats. New limits are also being imposed on international cards issued by domestic banks.
April 11, 2022 -
431AML / KYCMyanmar Orders Conversion of All Foreign Currency to Kyat
The order suggests the military government may be struggling to repay debt and purchase key supplies. Fresh sanctions were also recently announced.
April 7, 2022 -
508AML / KYCTaiwan Central Bank Warns of Fraud Via Bitcoin ATMs
Bitcoin ATMs in Taiwan are being used to scam victims who attempt to transfer cash to specific accounts to purchase cryptoassets.
March 31, 2022
