India central bank, banks plan new features to boost digital currency transactions: sources

South Korea advances with CBDC pilot project, live trials set for Q4 2024

South Korea's central bank, The Bank of Korea (BOK), in collaboration with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS),...

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2023-10-04 10:29:38 • 1 min

RBI Committee Set to Redefine ECL Framework, Potential Impact on Banks Core Capital

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) committee, led by R Narayanaswamy, an ex-professor from IIM Bangalore and comprising domain experts, is working to...

#corecapital #development #draftguidelines

2023-10-04 16:57:01 • 1 min

Kenya's Central Bank holds benchmark rate steady amid global uncertainties

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has opted to maintain its benchmark signal rate at 10.50 percent, in a bid to stave off any increase in loan charges. The...

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2023-10-04 07:22:31 • 1 min

ECB Maintains 4% Deposit Rate, Aims for 2% Inflation Target

European Central Bank (ECB) officials Mario Centeno and Luis de Guindos have indicated that the full effects of recent interest-rate hikes have yet to be...

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2023-10-04 14:23:35 • 1 min

Bank Indonesia official signals steady rates as authorities try to calm markets

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2023-10-04 04:27:26 • 1 min

Central bank test lab develops global bitcoin mapping system

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2023-10-04 08:03:59 • 1 min

Taiwan central bank flags forex intervention if 'extreme' fluctuations

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#economy #technology #inflation

2023-10-04 03:29:35 • 1 min

New Zealand's Reserve Bank maintains official cash rate at 5.5%, impacting mortgage holders

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) handed down its interest rate decision and statement on Wednesday, maintaining the official cash rate at 5.5% in a...

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2023-10-04 01:40:55 • 1 min

Consumer finance group seeks more privacy in digital euro use

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2023-10-03 12:02:49 • 1 min

New Zealand central bank leaves cash rate steady at 5.5%, past hikes constraining activity

NEW Zealands central bank held the cash rate steady at 5.5 per cent on Wednesday, as policymakers reiterated that past tightening had helped constrain...

#inflation #cashrate #temper

The Business Times

2023-10-04 01:25:58 • 1 min

Central bank test lab develops global bitcoin mapping system

A GLOBAL central bank test lab has designed a prototype bitcoin monitoring system aimed at giving authorities a clearer picture on how, when and where the...

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The Business Times

2023-10-04 08:19:47 • 1 min

India, Japan launch $600 million fund for low carbon emission projects

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2023-10-04 05:37:11 • 1 min

New Zealand Central Bank Keeps Key Rate Unchanged

New Zealand's central bank decided to hold its benchmark rate unchanged, as widely expected, on Wednesday. The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank...

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RTTNews

2023-10-04 05:02:36 • 1 min

Slowdown in bank lending extended for 5th straight month in Aug

MANILA -Lending activities among large banks in the Philippines grew slower yet again, for the fifth month in a row at 7.2 percent in August as the Bangko...

#banklending #pandemic #business

Inquirer.net

2023-10-04 18:24:18 • 1 min

Federal Reserve expands outreach to Instagram and Threads

In a move to enhance transparency and comprehension of its activities amid economic challenges, the Federal Reserve has expanded its outreach to social media...

#education #president #inflation

2023-10-03 23:08:59 • 1 min

Taiwan central bank flags forex intervention if extreme fluctuations

TAIWANS central bank will intervene in the foreign exchange market if there are extreme fluctuations to maintain financial stability, its governor Yang...

#forex #exchangemarket #fluctuation

The Business Times

2023-10-04 03:45:15 • 1 min

Federal Reserve faces skepticism over potential interest-rate hikes amid political turmoil

The Federal Reserve's potential for further interest-rate hikes has come under scrutiny as Washington grapples with political chaos. Despite the Fed...

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2023-10-04 18:48:14 • 1 min

The Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Interview: Bitcoin, CBDCs & The War on Freedom

In the heart of Manhattan, high above Hudson Yards in a bustling hotel, Bitcoin Magazine s Editor in Chief, Mark Goodwin, sat down with US presidential...

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Nasdaq

2023-10-04 18:25:27 • 1 min

RBI Expected to Hold Repo Rate Steady Amid Easing Inflation Pressures

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to maintain the repo rate at its current level of 6.5 percent for the fourth...

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2023-10-03 15:14:52 • 1 min

Thai banks raise loan, deposit rates following central bank policy hike

Thai banks, including Siam Commercial Bank (OTC: SMUUY ) (SCB), TMBThanachart Bank (TTB), and Bangkok Bank (BBL), have raised their loan and deposit rates in...

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