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Cybercrime doubles in Uganda, elevating financial stability risks
At the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference, the Bank of Uganda warned that rising cyberattacks threaten macroeconomic stability.
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FinScope 2026 survey tracks consumer financial health in Eswatini
The Central Bank of Eswatini has launched the FinScope Eswatini 2026 Consumer Survey to examine financial health, digital access, and fraud exposure across all four regions.
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Chair links policy innovation to dual mandate at Jackson Hole
Marking his 100th day in office at the Jackson Hole symposium, the Federal Reserve Chairman stated that innovations in policy conduct help secure price stability and full employment.
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Himino weighs AI surge and weak yen on Japan growth and prices
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino outlined four major economic drivers affecting Japan, citing Middle East tensions, booming AI demand, foreign exchange moves, and accommodative financial conditions during a speech in Saitama.
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Policy rate may rise above 4.5 percent before year-end
Norges Bank may raise the policy rate from 4.25 percent to above 4.5 percent before year-end to curb inflation.
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Buch calls for independent watchers of banking supervision
ECB Supervisory Board Chair Claudia Buch called for an independent community of watchers to scrutinise banking regulation.
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Lagarde urges €600 billion market push to secure European AI
Speaking in Vienna on September 14, 2026, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde called for deep capital markets to fund a €600 billion AI infrastructure push and warned against relying entirely on foreign technology.
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RM10 billion guarantee facility expands credit access for SMEs
Bank Negara Malaysia has launched the RM10 billion BNM–CGC Guarantee Scheme to expand financing for microenterprises, startups and strategic sectors.
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Small economies must make strategic choices before shocks arrive
The Central Bank of Barbados opened its 46th Annual Review Seminar, calling on small open economies to look beyond basic resilience.
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Global Islamic finance projected to reach $9.6 trillion by 2030
Global Islamic financial assets are projected to reach $9.6 trillion by 2030, driven by expanding trade and investment corridors between ASEAN, the Gulf and Africa.
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RHBPay launches as Malaysia expands digital payment connectivity
RHB Banking Group has launched RHBPay, the first bank-owned integrated payment gateway in Malaysia, developed in partnership with PayNet.