Central Banks: News, Events, and Press Releases

Luis de Guindos: Economic developments and monetary policy in the euro area

Isabel Schnabel: The ECB’s monetary policy: towards price stability

Frank Elderson: The first decade of European supervision: taking stock and looking ahead

ECB publishes consolidated banking data for end-June 2024

Christine Lagarde: Interview with Le Monde

Luis de Guindos: Interview with ANSA

Luis de Guindos: Monetary policy and financial stability in the euro area

Minutes of the SONIA Stakeholder Advisory Group - 26 September 2024

The SONIA Stakeholder Advisory Group supports the Bank’s administration of SONIA by providing advice and technical input to the Bank and the SONIA Oversight Committee

Philip R. Lane: Underlying inflation: an update

Cross-border deposits: growing trust in the euro area

Confirmation of weekly frequency for Indexed Long-Term Repo Operations - Market Notice 16 October 2024

In line with the Bank’s transition to a repo-led, demand driven operational framework for providing reserves, which Indexed Long-Term Repo operations are central to, this Market Notice confirms that these operations will continue to be offered weekly on a permanent basis. There will be an accompanying change to the maturity date structure of Indexed Long-Term Repo operations to ensure alignment with their weekly frequency.

Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on September 9 and 18, 2024

Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on September 9 and 18, 2024

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, September 17-18, 2024

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, September 17-18, 2024

Statistical Notice 2024/12 - Bank of England (BoE) Levy Classification

Statistical Notices update the definitions and guidance contained in the Banking Statistics Yellow Folder

Agencies announce dollar thresholds for smaller loan exemption from appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans

Agencies announce dollar thresholds for smaller loan exemption from appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans

Monetary policy transmission: why consumers’ housing situations matter

Federal and state financial regulatory agencies issue interagency statement on supervisory practices regarding financial institutions affected by Hurricane Helene

Federal and state financial regulatory agencies issue interagency statement on supervisory practices regarding financial institutions affected by Hurricane Helene

Financial Policy Committee Record - 2024 Q3

Our Financial Policy Committee (FPC) meets to identify risks to financial stability and agree policy actions aimed at safeguarding the resilience of the UK financial system.

The end of LIBOR

Joint press release from the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Working Group on Sterling Risk-Free Reference Rates (Working Group)

Minutes of the London FXJSC Main Committee Meeting - 25 June 2024

The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC), which is a forum for discussion of the wholesale foreign exchange market. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.

FCA and PRA appoint new Chair of the FSCS

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have appointed Elizabeth Passey as chair of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme’s (FSCS) board.

Debt and deficits accentuate the fiscal challenge of an aging population

The Treasury has published a speech by Chief Economic Adviser Dominick Stephens titled ‘Longevity and the public purse’, delivered at the Morrison annual conference in Queenstown.The speech explores the fiscal challenges of an ageing population, focusing on how these challenges have evolved as four key factors change over time: government debt, labour force participation, migration and interest rates.

Hedge funds: good or bad for market functioning?

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with Community Bankshares, Inc.

Asset Purchase Facility: Gilt Sales – Market Notice 19 September 2024

At its meeting ending on 18 September 2024, the MPC voted to reduce the stock of gilts held in the Asset Purchase Facility (APF) for monetary policy purposes by £100 billion over the next twelve months. This Market Notice sets out the schedule for sales in Q4 2024 of gilts held in the APF for monetary policy purposes.

Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 17-18 FOMC meeting

Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 17-18 FOMC meeting

Obstacles to the greening of energy-intensive industries

Analytical note on New Zealand’s demographic trends

The Treasury has published a new analytical note on demographic transitions that New Zealand must navigate to support its long-term economic and fiscal sustainability.Read the related media statement Analytical note on New Zealand’s demographic trends.

FPC’s welcoming statement for CP7/24 – The Strong and Simple Framework: the simplified capital regime for Small Domestic Deposit Takers (SDDTs)

The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) welcomes today the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA’s) Consultation Paper 7/24 – The Strong and Simple Framework: the simplified capital regime for Small Domestic Deposit Takers (SDDTs).

Statistical Notice 2024/11 - Recognised List of Software Houses for Statistical Reporting

Statistical Notices update the definitions and guidance contained in the Banking Statistics Yellow Folder

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with First Interstate Bank and United Texas Bank

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with First Interstate Bank and United Texas Bank

Publication of near-final Basel 3.1 rules

Statement from the Bank of England

Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on July 22 and July 31, 2024

Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on July 22 and July 31, 2024

Chancellor appoints Professor Alan Taylor as member of the Monetary Policy Committee

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has today confirmed that Professor Alan Taylor will join the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on 2 September for a 3-year term, replacing current external member Professor Jonathan Haskel who has been on the MPC since September 2018.

Rate hikes: How financial knowledge affects people’s reactions

King Charles III banknote auctions raise £914,127 for charity

Following the issuance of our new King Charles III banknotes in June 2024, low serial number banknotes were auctioned for charity alongside a public ballot.

Resolvability assessment of major UK banks: 2024

Today the Bank has published the findings from its second assessment of the eight major UK banks' preparations for resolution under the Resolvability Assessment Framework (RAF).

Minutes of the CBDC Technology Forum – 22 May 2024

Meeting of the CBDC Technology Forum

Huw Pill reappointed to the Monetary Policy Committee

Huw Pill has been reappointed to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), by the Governor, after consultation with the Chancellor.

How central bank communication affects the economy

New economic analysis on the impact of artificial intelligence

The Treasury has published an Analytical Note today covering aspects of how artificial intelligence (AI) might affect New Zealand.Read the related media statement New economic analysis on the impact of artificial intelligence.

Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the eleven months ended 31 May 2024

The Treasury has published the Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the eleven months ended 31 May 2024.

Mind the gap: Europe’s strategic investment needs and how to support them

New papers on analysis models, fiscal response to COVID-19 and productivity insights

The Treasury has published today three new papers covering policy analysis modelling tools, National Accounts categorisation of COVID-19 funding allocation and expenditure, and key themes from the Treasury’s Productivity in a Changing World lecture series.

Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the ten months ended 30 April 2024

The Treasury has published the Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the ten months ended 30 April 2024.

How do higher interest rates help to lower inflation?

Interest rates and inflation are closely linked. Higher rates will help to bring down inflation. But how exactly?

What is the digital pound?

The digital pound would be a new type of money issued by the Bank of England alongside cash.

What is CBDC?

CBDC stands for central bank digital currency. It’s digital money a country’s central bank can issue alongside cash. If we introduced one, we’d call it the digital pound.

Why are interest rates high and how quickly might they fall?

We need to make sure inflation stays low. So we need to be careful not to cut rates too quickly or by too much.

What will happen to inflation?

We expect inflation to be lower and more stable than it has been over the past two years.

What is Islamic finance?

Money management and business dealings that are compatible with Islam

Who pays for the Bank of England?

Although we’re a public body, each year we give around £350 million back to the public through HM Treasury.

What is capital?

Capital is another name for the financial resources a bank has that act as a cushion or shock-absorber against unexpected losses. For example, if someone fails to repay their loan.

How has money changed over time?

How we pay for things, and even the concept of paying, have developed over 11,000 years.

What is the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)?

The PRA supervises around 1,500 financial institutions including banks and insurance companies.

How much is a banknote worth?

While rare serial numbers often generate interest, banknotes will only ever be worth their face value to us.

Is my money safe from cyber-attacks?

Cyber-attacks are becoming more frequent and advanced. Here's what you need to know.

How do card payments work?

Whether you’re buying groceries or a laptop, paying by card only takes seconds. Here’s how the money gets from A to B.

How is money created?

Most of the money in the economy is created by banks when they provide loans.

Financial market infrastructures – what happens when you pay?

There’s a network of systems that make payments possible. These are known as financial market infrastructures – or FMIs for short.

2024-07-31 - Interim results of the Swiss National Bank as at 30 June 2024

2024-08-19 - SNB adjusts remuneration of sight deposits

2024-09-20 - Swiss balance of payments and international investment position: Q2 2024

2024-10-09 - Results of the 2024 Survey on Cash Acceptance at Selected Companies

2024-03-22 - Swiss balance of payments and international investment position: 2023 and Q4 2023

2024-04-16 - New data portal for Swiss National Bank

2024-04-25 - Interim results of the Swiss National Bank as at 31 March 2024

2024-06-20 - Monetary policy assessment of 20 June 2024

2024-06-26 - SNB Governing Board: Martin Schlegel to become Chairman, Antoine Martin Vice Chairman and Petra Tschudin new Member

2024-10-31 - Interim results of the Swiss National Bank as at 30 September 2024