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MAS and SGX: Beware of risks related to trading incited by online discussions

Exchange Regulation MAS SGX

MAS and Singapore Exchange Regulation advise the investing public to be on heightened alert to the risks related to trading in securities incited by online discussion forums and social media chat groups.

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Stefan Ingves at the Riksdag Committee on Finance: Hearing on financial stability

Stefan Ingves Riksbank

“The pandemic has had a major impact on the economy, both in Sweden and abroad.” This comment was made by Governor Stefan Ingves

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Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision

RBA Philip Lowe cash rate

RBA Board decided to maintain the targets of 10 basis points for the cash rate and the yield on the 3-year Australian Government bond, as well as the parameters of the Term Funding Facility

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BIS launches second green bond fund for central banks

BIS FX execution green bond

The euro-denominated, open-ended green bond fund for central banks builds on the success of the first, US dollar-denominated green bond fund

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The Riksbank’s new reference rate is called SWESTR

Riksbank SWESTR digital money

The Riksbank’s new transaction-based reference rate for the shortest maturity in Swedish krona has been given the name SWESTR (Swedish krona Short Term Rate).

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Banque de France conducted a successful experiment with IZNES on the use of central bank digital money for interbank settlement purposes.

Banque de France central bank digital currency

Banque de France successfully carried out an experiment on central bank digital currency (CBDC) with IZNES as part of the experimental programme launched in March 1.

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MAS Enhances Guidelines to Combat Heightened Cyber Risks

MAS digital banks risk management Hackcelerator

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today issued revised Technology Risk Management Guidelines (578.7 KB) (Guidelines) to keep pace with emerging technologies and shifts in the cyber threat landscape

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Reserve Bank of New Zealand committed to action as it responds to data breach

Adrian Orr

The Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Adrian Orr, says the recent malicious and illegal breach of a file sharing application used by the Bank is significant, and has our full attention.

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ECB digital euro consultation ends with a record level of public feedback

ECB European Central Bank digital euro

Over 8,000 responses received in online survey. Privacy, security and pan-European reach ranked highest in European citizens’ preferences. Detailed analysis to be published in spring, ahead of decision on project launch

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Richard H. Clarida: The Federal Reserve’s New Framework: Context and Consequences

Richard H. Clarida monetary policy

On August 27, 2020, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously approved a revised Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy, which represents a robust evolution of its monetary policy framework

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