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Czech National Bank tests Bitcoin in foreign exchange portfolio
Aleš Michl, Governor of the Czech National Bank, discussed the institution's conservative monetary policy and its innovative approach to foreign exchange reserves, including a test portfolio with Bitcoin.
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ECB holds rates, sees intensified inflation and growth risks
The European Central Bank's Governing Council decided to keep its three key interest rates unchanged.
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Stournaras urges deeper EU integration for future resilience
Yannis Stournaras, Governor of the Bank of Greece, addressed the Economic and Financial Committee (EFC) meeting in Athens on April 27, 2026.
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War-related supply shocks complicate monetary policy
Erik Thedéen, Governor of the Riksbank, discussed the complex challenges for monetary policy posed by war-related supply shocks.
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Central bank independence safeguards democracy, says Papaconstantinou
Christina Papaconstantinou, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Greece, emphasized central bank independence as a safeguard for democracy.
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Global cross-border bank credit expands 11%, highest since 2008
Global cross-border bank credit expanded by 11 percent year-on-year in 2025, reaching its highest annual growth rate since Q1 2008.
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RMB internationalization driven by financial links, study finds
A new BIS working paper reveals that financial factors, particularly banking links with China, are the primary drivers of Renminbi (RMB) internationalization.
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Digital innovation: opportunities and risks for financial health
Digital innovation offers significant opportunities to enhance financial health through improved access to payments, credit, savings, and insurance.
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Nagel: Central bank independence crucial for stability
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel underscored the critical importance of central bank independence for achieving price stability.
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Theurer: Climate, biodiversity pose new banking challenges
Michael Theurer, Member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank, highlighted the growing financial challenges for the banking sector stemming from climate change and biodiversity loss.
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Digital euro: Anchoring Europe's strategic autonomy
Deutsche Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel emphasized the digital euro's crucial role in securing Europe's strategic autonomy in a digital future.
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Yue: Structural transition vital for Asia-Pacific climate goals
Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, emphasized the need for a structural transition to a low-carbon economy in the Asia-Pacific region.