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Spain backs Hernández de Cos in first-ever bid for the ECB presidency, reports say

The Spanish government has chosen Pablo Hernández de Cos, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements and former Bank of Spain governor, as its candidate to succeed Christine Lagarde at the ECB.

Euronews

The central bank of central banks just released its flagship annual report — and it sees a $1 trillion AI investment boom headed for a reckoning

The Bank for International Settlements draws an explicit parallel to the dotcom crash and railway mania, but the stakes are bigger now.

Fortune

The AI boom propping up markets could trigger the next crash, central banks warn

The vast surge of investment in AI, which has powered global stock markets to record highs, risks ending in a financial bust, the Bank for International Settlements warns, as the build-up’s hidden costs begin to surface in company accounts and consumer prices alike.

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Govt scraps capital gains tax on foreign investment in bonds

India has eliminated long-term capital gains tax on FII investments in government securities, effective April 1, 2026, to attract foreign capital and support the rupee. The RBI also expanded the Fully Accessible Route for government bonds and raised investment limits for NRIs and OCIs to boost foreign portfolio investments amid…

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Why cash has made an unexpected comeback in Australia: new study

After two decades of declining cash use, Australians are handing over more banknotes and coins for regular purchases again, a new survey by the Reserve Bank has found.

The Conversation

Lagarde in hot water over ‘additional’ BIS salary despite ECB limits on extra pay

The ECB President is facing backlash after disclosing she earns over €140,000 a year as a board member for the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). ECB policy bans regular staff from accepting third-party payments.

Euronews

Why the world’s central bankers had to speak up against Trump’s attacks on the Fed

Central bankers from around the world have issued a joint statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as he faces a criminal probe on top of mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump to resign early.

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The Guardian - US

New data shows the US dollar still dominates foreign exchange markets – despite Trump’s economic chaos

Reports of the death of the US dollar appear to be greatly exaggerated (like that of author Mark Twain).

The Conversation

Fed Under Fire: How Political Pressure Is Undermining the Dollar’s Credibility

Amid heightened political tensions in Washington, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) sounded the alarm this weekend. The aim was to highlight the crucial importance of central bank independence at a time when the US Federal Reserve is under unprecedented political pressure.

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CBDCs vs. Stablecoins: The battle for The Future of Digital Payments

The Bank for International Settlements recently released a report claiming that 94% of central banks are already exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

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New Brics banking system would render sanctions useless, ex-chancellor warns

Lord Lamont of Lerwick warned that a rival payments system would be a ‘major threat to the Western-led financial system’ if it ever came to pass.

The Independent UK

Top central bankers assert need for higher interest rates to tackle persistent inflation

Several of the world's top central bankers got together, and their message was clear: interest rates could go even higher to combat inflation

The Independent UK

Brace For ‘Most Challenging’ Final Stage Of Achieving Price Stability: Central Banks’ Umbrella Body

The Bank for International Settlements has cautioned that central banks still have significant work ahead of them.

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