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Read the latest financial and monetary policy news and commentary from OMFIF’s in-house analysts and global network of specialists.
De Nederlandsche Bank’s Knot warns on central banks’ capital
Losses at euro area central banks likely to persist longer than forecast
| By David Marsh
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CBDC success depends on public and private sector collaboration
Overcoming the hurdles in ecosystem development and adoption
Finance needs a blockchain interoperability solution
Robust standardised rules needed to ensure interoperability infrastructure works safely and seamlessly
US election will test economic, political and institutional resilience
Investment case for the US depends on the strength of its institutions
BTPs: Italy’s impressive turnaround with investors
Italian government bond yields contract as investors show belief in fiscal plans
What to expect from this year’s global election cycle
Geopolitics, fiscal policy and institutional resilience will be key considerations in elections this year
Too much asked of special drawing rights in tackling climate change
Limitations and realities significantly constrain financial creativity
Collaboration is key to a CBDC ecosystem that works for everyone
A new ecosystem will benefit many but can only be realised by few
Risks around AI and algorithmic convergence are causing ‘regulatory gaps’
Policy-makers have fighting chance to curb rate of AI’s market impact
Big ECB balance sheet is a source of risk not stability
Reducing euro area excess liquidity would exert salutary discipline on banks and governments
Surfing the curve with short-duration credit
Why short-dated bonds may offer the most attractive risk-adjusted yield as the economy slows
Slow gender equality progress sees historic milestones
Impact of well-intentioned policies remains to be seen
Record start for Europe’s debt markets should not obscure risks ahead
Market expectations of rate cuts ‘too much’ and inflation may be more ‘volatile’
UK must review the organisation of monetary and fiscal policy
2024 general election provides opportunity for vast improvement
Outlook 2024: How will digital ecosystems develop?
Central banks face immense battle to persuade citizens CBDC will not snoop on spending habits
Outlook 2024: The three Ds of reserve management
Key questions around de-dollarisation, diversification and deployment
SEC grudgingly approves bitcoin spot ETFs
Approval brings mass exposure to asset’s performance but less likely to improve crypto prospects
