SARB
SARB opens 2027 economics bursary applications
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) invites aspiring economists to apply for its external bursaries programme for the 2027 academic year.
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FED
Fund manager skill and efficiency: Alpha decomposition reveals insights
A new Federal Reserve study introduces 'efficiency' as a measure of mutual fund manager ability, decomposing abnormal returns (alpha) into this new metric and traditional 'skill'.
FED
Fed scenarios 1968-2020: Value and limits for risk management
A new Federal Reserve paper documents 1,265 staff alternative scenarios presented to the FOMC from 1968 to 2020.
FCA
Court approves Argento Wealth fund distribution; investors act by Aug 1
The High Court has approved the pro rata distribution of money recovered by the Financial Conduct Authority from Argento Wealth Limited to eligible investors.
ECB
Lagarde clarifies BIS role, remuneration, and disclosure
ECB President Christine Lagarde clarified her role on the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Board of Directors, detailing remuneration and disclosure practices.
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SARB
SARB offers Data Science Master's scholarship for 2027
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is inviting prospective Master's degree students in Data Science and Machine Learning to apply for a full scholarship for the 2027 academic year.
PBOC
Tao Ling attends AfDB annual meeting, discusses cooperation
People's Bank of China Deputy Governor Tao Ling attended the 2026 Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in the Republic of the Congo.
HKMA
HKMCA promotes sustainable retirement, offers premium discount
HKMC Annuity Limited (HKMCA) will promote a 'Sustainable Retirement Lifestyle' concept and launch a limited-time premium discount offer starting June 1. The initiative responds to Hong Kong's ageing population and evolving retirement needs.
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DKNB
Global tensions, housing, cyberthreats dominate risk outlook
Danmarks Nationalbank identifies global geopolitical tensions, rising house prices in Copenhagen, and cyberthreats as the dominant risks to financial stability.
BIS
Cross-border payments: 2025 survey highlights progress
A 2025 monitoring survey by the BIS Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) identifies key advancements in making cross-border payments cheaper, faster, and more inclusive.
BOE
QE/QT effects vary by economic conditions, BoE study finds
A new Bank of England working paper provides evidence that the effects of quantitative easing (QE) and tightening (QT) policies are state contingent.
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FED
Bowman details framework for practical Fed policy
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman presented her framework for practical monetary policy decision-making.
BDE
Ayuso: Central bank money crucial amid payment revolution
Banco de España Director General Juan Ayuso emphasized the critical role of central bank money in maintaining trust and stability amid the ongoing digitalization and geopolitical shifts in the payments landscape.
BOE
Bailey: Mideast conflict shifts UK inflation outlook
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey discussed the central bank's flexible inflation targeting framework in light of the Middle East conflict.
BDI
Panetta: Global economy resilient, faces new risks
Banca d'Italia (BDI) Governor Fabio Panetta noted the global economy's unexpected resilience in 2025, with GDP growing by 3.4 percent.
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DNB
Over-75s increasingly pay by debit card in Netherlands
A study by De Nederlandsche Bank and Betaalvereniging Nederland reveals that Dutch consumers, particularly those over 75, are increasingly using debit cards for payments.
BIS
Real global house prices decline, emerging markets hit hardest
Real global house prices declined by 0.6 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Bank for International Settlements.
PBOC
Chinese financial markets see varied activity in April
The People's Bank of China's April 2026 Financial Market Report indicates increased activity in money and bond markets, alongside varied performance in other segments.
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SARB
SARB launches 2027 bursary for disadvantaged students
The South African Reserve Bank has opened applications for its 2027 External Bursary Scheme, targeting academically strong students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
BOE
MPC balances inflation and output under flexible mandate
The Bank of England explains its Monetary Policy Committee's flexible inflation targeting mandate.
ECB
Geopolitical wars leave scars on consumer expectations
Geopolitical shocks from the wars in Ukraine and Iran significantly influence euro area consumer expectations for inflation and growth.
DNB
Oil price surge has limited impact on Dutch economy
The price of oil has risen sharply due to the war in the Middle East.