Central Banking Series

Central Banking Series

ECB's Weidmann says bank shouldn't delay hike rates

Dec 22, 2016 14:58 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

ECBs governing council member and Bundesbank Chief Jens Weidmann called for the central bank to prevent undue delays in hiking rates. In an interview in German WIWO, Weidmann noted that the central bank shouldnt leave it...

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Weidman worries inflation; calls for ECB to not to fear hikes

Dec 22, 2016 13:37 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

According to the German Bundesbank chief Jens Weidman, the European Central Bank (ECB) is running the risk of keeping monetary policy too loose in the face of higher inflation. Mr. Weidman, who voted against additional...

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Czech National Bank likely to keep policy unchanged in December

Dec 22, 2016 06:14 am UTC| Commentary

The Czech National Bank is unlikely to make any changes in its guidance in its upcoming meeting today and is expected to keep its policy unchanged. The central bank has already received two early Christmas gifts. Firstly,...

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PBoC may start another round of policy easing by Q2 2017 – Deutsche Bank

Dec 21, 2016 16:40 pm UTC| Commentary Economy Central Banks

Growth stability in China has alleviated concerns over a hard landing, as quasi fiscal spending pushes up infrastructure investment. Upbeat property market is largely driving stability in Chinas activity data. Chinas GDP...

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PBoC to tighten supervision of shadow banking businesses; aims to prevent asset bubbles in 2017

Dec 21, 2016 14:33 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks Economy

The Peoples Bank of China is set to tighten supervision of shadow banking businesses in an effort to prevent asset bubbles in 2017 and to place greater importance on managing financial risk. The PBOC also urged financial...

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Central Bank of Iran official hints heavy fintech project underway

Dec 21, 2016 09:08 am UTC| Fintech

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has decided to launch a new fintech regulatory body, according to CBI official, as reported by Financial Tribune. CBI has been working on fintech regulations since last year. We are...

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BoE’s McCafferty back being a hawk

Dec 20, 2016 12:50 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks

In a speech in Dorset on Tuesday, Bank of England (BoE) policymaker Ian McCafferty, a renowned hawk, who has voted in favor a hike most number of times over the past four years, said that the probability of a hike as the...