Central Banks
Monetary policy decisions, interest rate changes, and central bank communications worldwide.
China Set Up Cross Border Digital Payments Platform Backed by Four Central Banks
Beijing set up a cross border digital payments platform that secured backing from the central banks of Hong Kong, Thailand, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, aiming to reduce reliance on the US dollar.
Bank of Thailand Said Baht Remained Stable Amid Recent Dollar Strength
The Bank of Thailand said it was confident the baht remained stable despite recent depreciation against the US dollar, attributing the movement to heightened external uncertainties rather than underlying domestic weakness.
Bank of Thailand Said Baht Remained Stable Despite Recent Depreciation
The Bank of Thailand said it remained confident in the baht's stability after a recent depreciation against the US dollar, noting the currency retained composure amid heightened external uncertainties.
China, Hong Kong, and Indonesia Central Banks Signed Pact to Streamline Payments
China, Hong Kong, and Indonesia central banks signed a pact to streamline cross-border transactions, aiming to reduce friction and improve payment efficiency between the three jurisdictions.
Bank of England Changed Collateral Eligibility Rules in Sterling Monetary Framework
The Bank of England on 11 June 2026 updated the collateral eligibility framework for the Sterling Monetary Framework, publishing a market notice setting out adjustments that affected eligible assets and operational arrangements.
Bank of Thailand Said It Had Confidence in Baht's Stability Amid Volatility
The Bank of Thailand said it was confident the baht remained stable despite recent depreciation against the US dollar, attributing the move to heightened external uncertainties and market adjustments.
Bank of England Changed Collateral Eligibility in Sterling Monetary Framework
The Bank of England revised its collateral eligibility framework for the Sterling Monetary Framework, issuing a market notice on 11 June 2026 that set out changes to eligible assets and operational arrangements.
Hong Kong and Indonesia Signed Framework to Settle Trade Directly in Yuan, Rupiah
The People’s Bank of China, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Indonesia signed a framework agreement to enable direct cross-border exchange and settlement of the rupiah and yuan.
Bank of England updated collateral eligibility for the Sterling Monetary Framework
The Bank of England published a Market Notice on 11 June 2026 that updated the collateral eligibility framework for the Sterling Monetary Framework, altering the range of assets eligible for central bank operations.
European Central Bank Raises Key Rates 25bp to Combat Iran-War Energy Inflation
The deposit facility rate rises to 2.25% from 17 June in a unanimous decision, the ECB's first hike in nearly three years.
Turkey's Central Bank Holds One-Week Repo Rate at 37% in June Amid Energy Risks
The CBRT kept its one-week repo rate at 37.0% on Thursday, citing the need to maintain a tight monetary stance against geopolitical energy price risks.
South African central bank said financial system remained resilient despite Iran conflict
South Africa's central bank said the domestic financial system remained resilient amid spillovers from the Iran conflict, and that authorities continued to monitor markets and liquidity conditions for any emerging risks.