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Solomon Islands central bank maintains accommodative policy, sets new rate
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has unanimously voted to maintain an accommodative monetary policy stance for the next six months.
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Global report identifies foreign currency funding vulnerabilities
A report by a Committee on the Global Financial System (CGFS) working group identifies foreign currency funding shortages as a key driver of financial stress.
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District heterogeneity shapes trade policy through legislative bargaining
A new working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond models how diverse economic structures of Congressional Districts aggregate into national trade policy through legislative bargaining.
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Cross-border payments face high costs and interoperability gaps
A new Bank for International Settlements (BIS) paper highlights that cross-border payments, especially for retail and remittances, remain costly, slow, and opaque.
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Seychelles strengthens AML/CFT defenses against evolving financial crime
Governor Caroline Abel of the Central Bank of Seychelles highlighted the evolving money laundering and terrorist financing risks facing the nation's financial system.
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Ueda outlines central bank role in AI and blockchain finance
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda addressed the FIN/SUM 2026, discussing the evolving financial ecosystem shaped by AI and blockchain.
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Scotti launches third phase for Western Balkans central bank integration
Chiara Scotti, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Italy, launched the third EU-financed technical cooperation programme for Western Balkan central banks.
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Himino assesses Japan's economy, cautious on 2% inflation
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino discussed Japan's economic activity, prices, and monetary policy in Wakayama.
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Kozicki highlights BoC framework's flexibility amid supply shocks
Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki outlined the central bank's monetary policy framework, emphasizing its need for flexibility in navigating supply-driven trade-offs.
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Beau highlights euro area resilience and downside inflation risks
Denis Beau, First Deputy Governor of the BIS, stated that the euro area and French economies have shown remarkable resilience despite global shocks.
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Multinational firms' internal borrowing impacts domestic bank loans and stability
A new Oesterreichische Nationalbank working paper analyzes how multinational firms' internal capital markets transmit productivity and credit supply shocks across borders.
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Optimal forecast accuracy achieved with 5-10 economists
A new working paper examines the benefits of diversifying macroeconomic survey forecasts.