The Bank of Japan experienced a remarkable decade under the leadership of its recently departed governor, Haruhiko Kuroda, which included some monumental achievements
https://www.worldfinance.com/banking/haruhiko-kuroda-an-extraordinary-legacy
In response to the economy-crippling stagflationary era of the 1970s, the two percent inflation target was adopted by many central banks as a means of preserving purchasing power. But what are th...
https://www.worldfinance.com/banking/inflation-friend-or-foe
What began as a dream to wrestle control away from the state is becoming a model of adoption for the central banks that, once wary of digital currencies, are now learning to love them
https://www.worldfinance.com/banking/central-banks-are-gradually-warming-to-digital-currencies
Several governments, including the US, Italy and Iceland, have imposed emergency fiscal measures to limit the impact of the coronavirus
https://www.worldfinance.com/banking/central-banks-around-the-world-react-to-covid-19
The use of public funds to bail out banks in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis caused significant widespread resentment. The next phase of the EU’s banking union intends to prevent the situ...
A new report from the US Federal Reserve has flagged business debt as one of the largest risks to the national economy
https://www.worldfinance.com/banking/high-corporate-debt-puts-the-us-economy-in-jeopardy-says-fed
His recent election victory has given Shinzo Abe a solid backing to press on with his drastic economic programme. But what has Abenomics achieved, and what challenges remain for Japan?
While the Bank of Canada is yet to be convinced of the benefits of introducing its own cryptocurrency, other central banks may be swayed
The Bank of Korea has increased its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2011. The move is a sign of confidence in the country's ongoing recovery
The Bank of Mexico has appointed Alejandro Díaz de León as its new head. He will be tasked with reducing inflation to meet the bank’s three percent target
https://www.worldfinance.com/banking/new-bank-of-mexico-governor-facing-tough-inflationary-challenge