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Indonesia’s central bank faces growing threats to independence
As governments look to raise spending and borrow more, investors have reacted by selling longer-dated bonds in US, Europe and Japan…
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New Thai central bank chief says he will work with government but maintain independence
Thailand’s new central bank chief said on Wednesday that he will maintain the independence of the central bank while collaborating with…
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New Thai central bank chief’s arrival fuels bets of larger cut
The leadership transition at the bank also comes as the country sees its third government change in just over two years When Vitai…
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China's central bank pledges to step up policy support for growth
China’s central bank said on Friday (Sep 26) it will step up monetary policy adjustments and strengthen coordination between monetary and…
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Indonesia central bank to use all available instruments 'boldly' to stabilise rupiah
The central bank is certain that currency stabilisation efforts will guide the rupiah to reflect fundamental value Indonesia’s central…
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Dallas Fed President says central bank should consider replacing its benchmark rate
LORIE Logan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, has proposed replacing the central bank’s benchmark federal funds rate - the…
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China central bank unveils steps to boost yuan bond market in Hong Kong
China’s central bank will roll out further measures to support the development of Chinese yuan bonds in Hong Kong and accelerate global…
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Australian central bank blasts ASX for trading settlement failures
The Australian Securities Exchange must make “foundational changes” to its governance, culture and risk management after last year’s…
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New Zealand appoints Anna Breman as central bank governor
New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Wednesday announced that Anna Breman has been appointed as the country’s new central bank...…
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Central Bank’s New Brazilian Forex Rules Could Impact Crypto Exchanges
Brazil’s central bank (BCB) has proposed new rules for the forex sector that may place further restrictions on the country’s crypto…
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Heineken to buy Fifco businesses for US$3.2 billion in Central America push
The deal will enable Heineken to enter “new profit pools” across Central America, says chief executive Dolf van den Brink Dutch brewer…
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Thai central bank wants to avoid side effects from steps to constrain baht, official says
Thailand’s central bank wants to avoid unintended consequences from any measures such as a tax on gold trading that it takes to curb the…
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China’s central bank revives liquidity tool before long holiday
CHINA’S central bank has dusted off a liquidity instrument it last used eight months ago, part of a move to flood the banking system with…
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Australia’s central bank alert to risks over economic outlook: governor
Australia’s central bank will be on alert to the risk that economic outlook may change, but the flow of data has been roughly in line with…
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Europe: Shares finish week flat after key central bank verdicts
European shares were little changed on Friday (Sep 19), capping an eventful week on a benign note with sentiment that was largely shaped…
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Philippines central bank tightens rules on large cash withdrawals amid graft crackdown
The new rule comes amid a government-led anti-corruption crackdown on infrastructure projects The Philippine central bank has tightened…
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Thai central bank intervenes to slow currency moves
The currency’s strength relative to regional peers is seen as a threat to exports and tourism Thailand’s central bank has intervened to…
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South Korea central bank to expand forward guidance on policy rate path
The Bank of Korea (BOK) plans to expand its forward guidance scheme by offering a dot plot of the likely path of future interest rates to…
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Hong Kong central bank cuts interest rate, tracking Fed; banks follow
Hong Kong’s central bank on Thursday (Sep 18) lowered its base interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.5 per cent, tracking a cut by the US…
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Indonesia central bank delivers surprise rate cut to boost growth
Indonesia’s central bank delivered another surprise interest rate cut on Wednesday (Sep 17), its sixth cut since it kicked off an easing…
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Indonesia weighs new central bank mandate; rupiah weakens
INDONESIAN lawmakers are weighing changes at the central bank that include a broader mandate and a lower bar for removing senior…
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China's PBOC extends currency swap pacts with ECB, Swiss, Hungarian central banks
China’s central bank has extended currency swap agreements with the European Central Bank and the central banks of Switzerland and…
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Malaysia’s central bank pauses rate cuts, signals confidence in economic outlook
Bank Negara Malaysia left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.75 per cent on Thursday (Sep 4), noting that the global economy is…
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Indonesia's central bank to share some bond coupon payments with government
Indonesia’s central bank has agreed on a “burden sharing” deal where it will give the government some bond coupon payments it receives to…