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Digitalization drives payments and tokenization in the Americas
Alexandre Tombini of the BIS highlighted the rapid digitalization of payments and the emerging potential of tokenized assets in the Americas.
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Optimal STW policy: Benefits up, eligibility tighter in downturns
A Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland working paper proposes an optimal short-time work (STW) policy that increases benefits but tightens eligibility criteria during recessions.
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Basel III capital and leverage ratios stable, liquidity improves for large banks
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's latest monitoring report shows stable Basel III risk-based capital and leverage ratios for banks.
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Basel III monitoring shows stable capital, improved liquidity for large banks
Liquidity ratios for large internationally active banks increased slightly in the first half of 2025, while risk-based capital and leverage ratios remained stable.
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Chile's economy normalizes amid global uncertainty
Deputy Governor Alberto Naudon discussed Chile's economic normalization, highlighting resilient growth and converging inflation, while acknowledging persistent global challenges.
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Macklem holds policy rate at 2.25%, cites war and trade uncertainty
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem announced the Governing Council maintained the policy interest rate at 2.25 percent.
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Greenidge highlights shared struggles and Barbados's recovery efforts
Central Bank of Barbados Governor Kevin Greenidge shared Barbados's economic recovery and climate resilience journey at the IMF Pacific Island High-Level Conference on March 12, 2026.
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Dolenc warns on stablecoin risks, champions digital euro
Primož Dolenc, Acting Governor of Banka Slovenije, highlighted the rapid growth and dollar dominance of stablecoins, posing challenges to monetary sovereignty.
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Malaysia launches initiative to channel capital into high-value sectors
Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid, Deputy Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, emphasized the need for strategic capital deployment into high-value sectors.
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Atingi-Ego outlines Bank of Uganda's role in community financial inclusion
Michael Atingi-Ego, Governor of the Bank of Uganda, outlined the central bank's core functions and financial inclusion efforts.
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Panetta stresses infrastructure and regulation for African job growth
Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta emphasized the urgent need for job creation in Africa and developing economies.
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Operational risk capital rules revised, market risk FAQs issued
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has finalized a technical amendment to operational risk capital requirements and issued new frequently asked questions on market risk.