Central Banks News Monitoring

Malaysia will need to revise down growth forecast, central bank governor says

KUALA LUMPUR :Malaysia will need to mark down its growth forecast of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent for the year due to trade and tariff uncertainties, its central bank governor said.  The Southeast Asian country is, however, in no rush to revise the …

Central Banks prepare for cross-border payment breakthrough

A new phase in the evolution of global real-time, cross-border payments is underway, as five central banks behind Project Nexus — a Bank for International Settlements (BIS) initiative — launch a formal procurement process to appoint a Nexus Technical …

Natia Turnava Met with Central Bank Governor of Türkiye

Natia Turnava, President of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG), met with Fatih Karahan, Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in the United States. The …

Naji Issa participates in a meeting of central bank governors and finance ministers from the Middle East and North ...

Washington, April 23, 2025 (LANA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, attended the meeting of central bank governors, finance ministers, and heads of regional financial institutions in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and …

Fulfilment of Budget Deficit Criterion Will Not Be Last Good News on Road to Euro Adoption, Central Bank Governor Says

The fulfilment of the budget deficit criterion "will not be the last good news" on the road to the euro, Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev said in an exclusive interview with the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) during the 2025 …

Now, the central bank

Continuing on its course of making one after another egregious mistake in governance, the KP Sharma Oli government has now needlessly complicated the appointment process of the new Nepal Rastra Bank governor. The central bank has been run by an acting head …

Russia’s Central Bank and Finance Ministry is Launching a Crypto Exchange

Russia’s Ministry of Finance and Central Bank are teaming up to launch a centralized crypto exchange. This comes after successive attempts to force other exchanges out of the country. This is just one step in Russia’s recent efforts to promote …

Central Bank Governor reviews policies to diversify investment Instruments with J.P. Morgan

The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, and his accompanying delegation, has met with Daniel Zelikow, Vice President and Managing Director and Head of Public Sector at J.P. Morgan in the Middle East and North Africa region. During the meeting …

Russia’s Finance Ministry and Central Bank to Launch Crypto Exchange for “Super-qualified Investors”

Russia’s Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia are set to jointly launch a cryptocurrency exchange designed exclusively for super-qualified investors, as part of a broader effort to bring crypto operations into a formal regulatory framework, according …

Hungarian central bank condemns verbal abuse after angry phone call from political leader

Photo: Daily News Hungary The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) condemned “all forms of verbal abuse” in a statement issued on Wednesday, after an angry phone call from the leader of a political party. In the call to the central bank, made just after 5:00 in …

The Central Bank has formed the first ranking of banks in terms of the number of complaints about lending

AK&M 23 April 2025 20:00 The Bank of Russia has formed the first ranking of banks in terms of the number of complaints about lending. This is reported on the regulator's website. The ranking includes credit institutions with a retail loan portfolio …

Central Bank demolition underway in Brookings

By Mondell KeckThe Brookings Register Crews from Brookings-based Bowes Construction were demolishing the old Central Bank building at 600 Main Ave. on Tuesday morning. Once the structure has been removed and debris cleared, work will begin on building a …

WATCH: Trudeau's half-brother Kemper warns Carney would impose traceable central bank digital currency

Kyle Kemper, half-brother of former prime minister Justin Trudeau, is warning Canadians that Liberal Leader Mark Carney would push for a national central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a video shared on Twitter/X on Wednesday, Kemper brands Carney “ …

The Central Bank of the Russian Federation set the official exchange rate of the yuan on April 24 at 11.3388 rubles

AK&M 23 April 2025 19:09 The Central Bank of the Russian Federation set the official exchange rate of the yuan on April 24, 2025 at 11.3388 rubles against 11.1123 rubles on April 23. Yuan exchange rate for the last 5 days: 04/23/25 – 11.1123 …

Ghana Central Bank Chief Seeks Transformative U.S.-Africa Trade Shift

With the African Growth and Opportunity Act facing renewal negotiations, Ghana’s central bank governor has called for a fundamental restructuring of U.S.-Africa economic relations. Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama argued that the two-decade …

European Central Bank still backing fossil fuels despite climate promises - Reclaim Finance

Central Bank of Kenya releases indicative exchange rates for April 23, 2025

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published the indicative exchange rates for major global and regional currencies as of April 23, 2025, providing a snapshot of the current foreign exchange market landscape. According to the CBK, the Kenyan Shilling (KES …

UAE Central Bank launches framework to improve oversight of real estate lending

Central Bank Of Azerbaijan Sheds Light On Credit Rate Hike Amid Liquidity Changes

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 23.​ The recent rise in interest rates on loans is mainly linked to an increase in market rates, which in turn stems from liquidity conditions, said Taleh Kazimov, Governor of the Central Bank of …

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Champions Tax Relief for Agents’ Overtime Pay

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) is actively working to ensure Members of Congress provide tax relief to federal law enforcement personnel in forthcoming …

New Research from Dr. Jonathan Kenigson Reveals Widespread Rural Healthcare Crisis in Michigan

American mathematician, economist, and statistician confronts troubling healthcare situation in the state of Michigan. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report by public scholar and Fellow of the Royal …

Hispanic Construction Council Releases 2025 Report on Labor Shortage, Economic Pressures, and Hispanic Workforce Impact

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hispanic Construction Council (HCC) today released its landmark publication, BUILDING THE FUTURE OF AMERICA: 2025 Hispanic Construction Report, a comprehensive analysis of …

Gov. Sanders Signs Landmark Youth Justice Reforms into Law, Protecting Victimized Children from Trauma & Incarceration

New laws backed by bipartisan lawmakers & child rights advocates overhaul Arkansas’ youth justice system, focusing on trauma, trafficking & second chances WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major …

New Study Reveals How Americans Can 'Vote With Their Feet' to Maximize Quality of Life

“Voting With Your Feet: Finding Your Place to Go” unveils the SatisCation™ Life Satisfaction Index—an interactive, data‑driven guide for smarter relocation. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A groundbreaking white …

Sweet Briar Alumna Leaves $5M Bequest to Benefit Capital Needs

Sweet Briar receives a transformative $5M bequest from Jan Pridmore ’71, honoring her legacy and supporting capital improvements for future students. SWEET BRIAR, VA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sweet Briar College …

E.O. 14202 Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias Inter-Agency Task Force Launch Meeting, Welcoming Remarks

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Former CIA Official Pleads Guilty to Acting as a Foreign Agent and Mishandling Classified Materials

Dale Britt Bendler, 68, of Miami, Florida, pleaded guilty today to, while being a public official at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), acting as a foreign agent required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and removing classified …

Justice Department Reaches Settlement with California Towing Company for Illegally Auctioning a Navy Lieutenant’s Car ...

Note: View settlement here. The Justice Department today announced that it reached an agreement with California towing company Tony’s Auto Center to resolve allegations that it illegally auctioned a deployed Navy Lieutenant’s car, in violation of the …

U.S. Online Marketplace Operator Charged with Trafficking Deadly Synthetic Opioids Stronger Than Fentanyl

Today, an indictment was unsealed in the District of Columbia charging eWorldTrade LLC (eWorldTrade), a U.S. company, with conspiracy to distribute synthetic opioids for unlawful importation into the United States. Law enforcement authorities also seized …

Hawaii Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking Three Adult Women and One Minor

Isaiah McCoy, 38, of Honolulu, Hawaii, was convicted yesterday of multiple counts of sex trafficking by a federal jury in the District of Hawaii. Specifically, the jury convicted McCoy of four counts of sex trafficking three adults and one minor, two …

Former U.S. Army Intelligence Analyst Sentenced for Selling Sensitive Military Information to Individual Tied to Chinese ...

A former U.S. Army intelligence analyst was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for conspiring to collect and transmit national defense information, including sensitive, non-public U.S. military information, to an individual he believed was affiliated …

High-Ranking Tren de Aragua Member in Custody on Terrorism and International Drug Distribution Charges

A five-count superseding indictment has been unsealed today charging a Venezuelan national and alleged high-ranking member of the designated foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TdA).   Jose Enrique Martinez Flores also known as “Chuqui,” 24, is …

Old Corner Bookstore and Cunningham House Study Report

The Boston Landmarks Commission has posted a study report on the proposed designation of the Old Corner Bookstore and Cunningham House in downtown Boston as a Landmark under Chapter 772 of the Acts of 1975, as amended. The Old Corner Bookstore at 283 …

Nonprofit Legal Experts Debut Groundbreaking Tool to Measure Democratic Backsliding - the 'Threat to Democracy Index'

FULLERTON, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Peace and Justice Law Center (PJLC) is launching a powerful new tool to help the public, press, and policymakers understand the state of American democracy: the Threat to Democracy …

AMPP Leadership Participates in Historic White House Meeting on Strengthening U.S. Shipbuilding

AMPP met with White House NSC staff to advance U.S. shipbuilding through workforce development, research, and advanced materials protection. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for Materials …

iVALT Revolutionizes Document Security with Launch of DocuID™, a Mobile-Centric Access Control Solution

iVALT Revolutionizes Document Security with Launch of DocuID™, a Mobile-Centric Access Control Solution PLEASANTON, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iVALT, an innovator in identity verification and security solutions, today …

City of Boston to Host Annual Disability Community Forum on May 8, 2025

Forum will serve as an opportunity for Boston residents with disabilities to connect with City services and departments and provide feedback on issues across Boston neighborhoods Mayor Michelle Wu, the Commission on Persons with Disabilities and the …

Dorchester Working Group Releases Recommendations Following the Closure of Carney Hospital

Read the full report on boston.gov/carney Today the Dorchester Health Planning Working Group issued recommendations to Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey about the future use of the former Carney Hospital site and access to health and social …

Companies and President Operating Oregon Wood Treatment Facility to Pay $1.5M in Criminal Fines for Hazardous Waste and ...

A federal judge in Oregon yesterday sentenced the two companies responsible for the operation of the J.H. Baxter wood treatment facility in Eugene, Oregon, and their president, for hazardous waste and Clean Air Act violations. Collectively, they were …