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Bank of Thailand announces first rate cut in four years
In an unexpected decision, Thailand’s central bank today (October 16) reduced its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%.
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Finma to revise UBS’s recovery and emergency plans
Switzerland’s financial markets regulator suspended its annual approval of UBS’s recovery and emergency plans on October 15.
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BIS aims for open data across borders with Project Aperta
The Bank for International Settlements is aiming to make it easier for companies to share customers’ financial data across ...
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ECB ‘did not approve’ production of €8,000 note
The European Central Bank (ECB) has told Central Banking that a collectible €8,000 ($8,729) bank note does not qualify as ...
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Afghanistan faces continued deflation – World Bank report
The World Bank has reported continued deflation in Afghanistan, with August marking the 16th consecutive month in which ...
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Indonesia holds while Philippines cuts
The central banks of Indonesia and the Philippines both announced monetary policy decisions today (October 16), with the ...