Regulation
Central banks urged to adopt DLT-based CBDC
Industry figures argue central bank money needed for token-based securities settlement, but central bankers sceptical
IMF officials call for ‘far-sighted’ digital currency regulation
Stablecoins could put weaker currencies at risk and increase illicit activities
Fed provides update on future RTGS system
FedNow cross-border payments could be considered in future, US central bank says
Trade reject codes lack clarity – BoE official
Schroders and BoE criticise mish-mash of codes, as Investment Association presses for standardisation
Algo fears spark hunt for neutral checks on FX Code compliance
Banks seek third-party quantitative methods for confirming activities done in their names are aligned with the principles
LCH and StanChart tout rival routes to cheaper margin
Panellists at FX Week Asia conference say participants should start thinking about margin optimisation sooner rather than later
Argentina opens IMF talks as crisis deepens
Government extends debt maturity and pledges reserves will not be used to repay international investors
US senator calls for hearings on Fed’s role in 2020 elections
Republican accuses former NY Fed chair Dudley of trying “sabotage” Trump’s trade talks
Buy side continues with IM prep despite delays
Firms looking at custodian types, docs and trading strategies to optimise margin
Argentine central bank tries to halt peso’s slide
Peso falls after primary election results come as blow for President Macri
China discloses FX portfolio for first time
Report shows ratio of US dollar-denominated assets declined to 58% in 2014, from 79% in 1995
Shekel’s strength clouds Bank of Israel’s inflation outlook
Economists ponder whether central bank actions contribute to lower prices and what priorities it should consider in the near future
Central banks need better crypto asset data – ECB research
Links between crypto assets and regulated financial sector may increase and challenge regulatory frameworks
Thai central bank to work with HKMA on cross-border blockchain
Central banks to work on technology to transfer funds across borders
US Treasury designates China a currency manipulator
Renminbi crosses barrier of seven yuan per US dollar amid growing trade tensions on August 5
Turkey increases reserve requirements on FX deposits
Authorities aim to discourage citizens from transferring assets into other currencies, weakening the lira
Powell says Fed will decide on 24/7 RTGS system ‘soon’
Fed under pressure to act amid flurry of legislative activity around payments
Fed cuts rates and halts balance sheet reduction
Decision sees hawkish dissents from Kansas and Boston Fed presidents Esther George and Eric Rosengren
Ripple attempts to pacify US regulators after libra hearings
Payments service provider says crypto assets would be complementary to dollar
Dual IM relief may slash 2020 docs burden by 90%
Isda sees around 8,000 counterparty relationships lifted from phase-five repapering
IM big-bang split confirmed with new $50bn threshold
Addition of sixth compliance phase looks set to slash September 2020 in-scope entities by more than half
Hyperinflation looms as Zimbabwe struggles to stabilise currency
Official inflation almost doubles as economic threats remain