Norges Bank's Monetary and Financial Stability Committee has raised the policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 percent.
Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego launched Centenary Bank's Custodial Services, a key development for Uganda's financial sector.
BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos warned that escalating Middle East tensions could drive global inflation upwards and growth downwards.
Sarah Pritchard, FCA deputy chief executive, emphasized that confidence in the UK's £1.2 trillion private markets is built on strong firm controls, sensible regulation, and a connected regulatory system.
Sharon Donnery, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, discussed banking competitiveness and the incomplete banking union in an interview with Expansión.
ECB Vice-President Luis de Guindos called for prudence on future interest rate decisions, citing concerns about slowing growth and the impact of the latest energy price shock.
Banco de España Governor José Luis Escrivá emphasized the crucial role of central banks in providing trust amidst a transforming geoeconomic order and profound technological shifts.
Sharon Donnery, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, highlighted the deep connection between the European Single Market and gender equality.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller called for a 'System first, Bank second' mindset to modernize Federal Reserve Bank operations.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman addressed how regulatory requirements are driving corporate lending from banks to nonbanks.
ECB President Christine Lagarde responded to MEPs on May 8, 2026, outlining the central bank's strategy regarding energy prices, climate change, and their implications for monetary policy.