Central Bank news and trends

BIS: CBDCs Need Risk Management Framework to Counter ’Operational Risks’
CBDC // December 01, 2023

Scores of central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives are in the works or already active — and yet pose some key concerns for central banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Emerging Economies Face FX Challenges
Economy // April 09, 2023

Most of the world’s developing economies saw foreign exchange reserves dwindle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Central Bank Chief: Brazil’s Banks Do Not Lose Money With Pix
Digital Payments // August 12, 2022

The head of Brazil’s central bank is refuting the idea that banks lose money with the country’s Pix instant payment system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Central Payments Closes $30M Growth Equity Raise
Fintech Investments // August 11, 2022

Central Payment, a payments-tech and card-issuing platform, today announced it has raised $30 million in growth equity financing that will spin it out from Central Bank of Kansas City. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Emerging Economies Face FX Challenges

April 09, 2023
Most of the world’s developing economies saw foreign exchange reserves dwindle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Central Bank Chief: Brazil’s Banks Do Not Lose Money With Pix

August 12, 2022
The head of Brazil’s central bank is refuting the idea that banks lose money with the country’s Pix instant payment system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Central Payments Closes $30M Growth Equity Raise

August 11, 2022
Central Payment, a payments-tech and card-issuing platform, today announced it has raised $30 million in growth equity financing that will spin it out from Central Bank of Kansas City. Get...

Kenya’s Central Bank Seeks To Govern Digital Lending Interest Rates

July 24, 2020
The central bank of Kenya is putting forward new legislation to govern interest rates charged for digital lenders’ loans. Online lenders will need the green light from the central bank...