Climate change and central banking
The ECB will contribute within its mandate to tackling climate change, acting in tandem with those responsible for climate policy, says Christine Lagarde
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CENTRAL BANK VIEWS
Read what central bankers believe on the global economy, climate change, fintech, economics, and CBDCs and digital money
Digital money and financial stability
Crossborder payments are at the heart of the international monetary system. Tao Zhang considers the implications for monetary and financial stability of new forms of digital money
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From the payments revolution to the reinvention of money
The digital transformation is triggering a revolution in the financial sector, which will bring innovation but also risks, says Fabio Panetta. The ECB strategy provides a forceful policy reaction
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Seizing the opportunities from digital finance
Developments in digital finance could transform how consumers and businesses make payments and raise finance. This could help revitalise the UK economy, says Andy Haldane.
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Monetary policy in a pandemic emergency
Europe successfully absorbed the shock of COVID-19. Christine Lagarde says the second wave presents new challenges and risks, but the blueprint for managing it is the same
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Avoiding economic anxiety
Andy Haldane looks at the UK’s recovery from the economic impacts of COVID-19, and says it’s important not to be over-pessimistic because there has been greater robustness and resilience than expected
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Innovating in a changing world
Victoria Cleland says faster, cheaper, more transparent, and more inclusive crossborder payment services will have widespread benefits for citizens across the globe both directly and through supporting economic growth, international trade and global development
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New economic challenges and the Fed’s Monetary Policy Review
The understanding of the economy has evolved in ways that are central to monetary policy. Jerome Powell says it is time for pro-growth policies, and softens the Fed’s approach to inflation
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The future of retail payments in the US
Lael Brainard remains optimistic about the power of technology and innovation to deliver payments safely, immediately, and efficiently when the appropriate safeguards are in place
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Europe needs a fully-fledged CMU
Luis de Guindos, Fabio Panetta and Isabel Schnabel outline priority areas for reform to foster European capital markets
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