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Bank of Russia removes licensing powers from regional offices
Observers differ over effectiveness of central bank’s efforts to clean up banking system
Trump says Yellen still in the running for renewed term
US president says he would consider reappointing Janet Yellen, although others are in contention
Belize launches next phase of payment overhaul
Cheque payments which would have taken up to a week will be processed within 24 hours under new system
Flexible working may shift Nairu, ECB’s Mersch warns
Technology may increase insecurity and weaken collective bargaining, says senior ECB figure
Task force calls on Fed to upgrade settlement system
Faster payments task force urges Fed to expand settlement service to all hours
Fintech not an ‘immediate threat’ to monetary policy – paper
Research from the Bank of Canada explores the impact fintech could have on central banks’ responsibilities
Uzbekistan to press ahead with forex reforms
Authorities plan to “frontload” efforts to unite black market and official exchange rates
China-led Asian Financial Cooperation Association launches
AFCA aims to strengthen regional financial co-operation and participate in global financial governance
Major issues on Greek debt still need resolution, analysts say
Deal between European partners and IMF will still face many difficulties, observers warn
Belarus turns to blockchain for information sharing
Central bank uses technology for new information sharing network
US regulators hand Volcker rule exemption to foreign firms
Agencies are conducting a review of how the Volcker rule is applied to foreign investment funds
People: Philippines appoints new deputy, Central Bank of Ireland promotes regulators
Philippines central bank appoints new deputy to replace Espenilla
IMF gloom on US and UK balanced by brighter spots elsewhere
IMF raises projections for China, Japan and eurozone as the UK and US falter
Russian prosecutor clashes with central bank
Bank of Russia must take commercial bank out of administration, prosecutor says
New coins to launch in Philippines in 2017, says deputy governor
Series will integrate new security features akin to those used in banknotes
Ukrainian central bank bars PwC from further audits
NBU says firm verified “misrepresented information”, but PwC denies charge
Tensions rise as EU payments deadline nears
Many are concerned by potential flaws in Europe's revised payment services directive
Guinea Bissau still struggling with NPLs, says latest IMF assessment
Country still reeling from failed bailout that saw two banks default
France should broaden macro-prudential oversight – FSB report
Country should widen its outlook to include asset managers and other risky areas, peer review finds
Central Bank of Paraguay re-enters markets with World Bank support
World Bank to provide assistance on efficient portfolio management following re-entry into international markets
ECB will look afresh at policy this autumn – Draghi
Draghi says recovery is continuing, but strikes cautious note on inflationary pressures
Sarb takes action amid ‘extremely weak’ demand
Central bank revises down its forecasts as economic situation deteriorates
Bank of Japan cuts inflation forecast as policy remains on hold
The BoJ cuts its forecast for prices as it struggles to hit its inflation target
Russian central bank reorganises senior personnel
First deputy governor will resign on September 1