Digitalisation of money and assets is happening at pace. Sarah Breeden sets out why this matters for the Bank and discusses the next steps for the UK stablecoin regime and emphasises the importance of working across borders
International payment rails: the value of a harmonised gauge Read More »
The digital euro is not just about creating a new form of money, says Philip R Lane. It is about ensuring that Europe retains control over its monetary and financial destiny in the digital age against increasing geopolitical fragmentation
The digital euro: maintaining the autonomy of the monetary system Read More »
Lesetja Kganyago reflects on progress in modernising payments, and South Africa’s efforts to modernise the payments ecosystem and reduce reliance on cash
The future of payments in South Africa Read More »
Cecilia Skingsley proposes a framework to help central bankers in embracing innovation and at the same time solve some of the challenges confronting the central banking and regulatory communities
Sharper supervision in an era of technology races Read More »
We are at a pivotal moment in the evolution of money. Eddie Yue says regulators must remain open-minded, responsive, and prudent when considering CBDCs
CBDCs and the future of money and payment systems Read More »
Amidst the prospect of significant technological change in payments, Sarah Breeden sets out how the Bank of England seeks to deliver trust and support innovation, both as a provider and as a regulator of retail and wholesale money
Modernising the trains and rails of UK payments Read More »
The ECB’s Governing Council has decided to proceed with the ‘preparation phase’. Ulrich Bindseil, Piero Cipollone and Jürgen Schaaf focus on the debate around the impact of a digital euro on bank funding
Demystifying fears about bank disintermediation Read More »
The payments system is being transformed. Piero Cipollone argues that central banks need to be at the vanguard of digital transformation to ensure financial stability
Modernising finance: the role of central bank money Read More »
Technological change has been fast and foundational. Cecilia Skingsley discusses innovation and the future of central bank digital currencies
Shaping the future financial system in the public interest Read More »
Jon Cunliffe recalls Facebook’s announcement in 2019 that it was launching a digital currency, and discusses the three areas where this galvanised more urgent action by authorities
Money and payments: a ‘black ships’ moment? Read More »
