French bank transfers delayed over Christmas due to European payment system shutdown
European-wide closure of systems mean payments will not go through until December 28 at the earliest Certain payments…
How household scanner data help improve inflation forecasting
Forecasting current month inflation (“nowcasting”) is a highly important exercise for central banks and market participants, especially in…
NatWest two-week warning as new rule to hit customers with savings accounts
The banking giant has been contacting customers about the update NatWest is slashing savings rates.(Image: PA) NatWest has…
Expert tips dramatic interest rates cut to 2.75% due to key unemployment and inflation figures
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How Banque de France measures physical climate risks
As the financial risks from climate change become clearer, Banque de France (BdF) is developing a toolkit to…
From the Reichsbank to the Bundesbank
In 2017, the Deutsche Bundesbank commissioned a comprehensive study on the history of central banking in Germany between…
NatWest savings account holders told of cuts from January 19
High street bank NatWest has been emailing savings account customers about upcoming interest rate reductions NatWest has told…
HSBC cuts mortgage rates as 1.8m prepare to come off fixed deals this year
The Bank of England cut interest rates last month, and some experts believe mortgage rates could fall further…
BIS and central banks of France, Singapore and Switzerland successfully test cross-border wholesale CBDCs
Project Mariana tested the cross-border trading and settlement of wholesale CBDCs. Successful trading and settlement of hypothetical euros,…
Alarm clock Britain is being taxed to the hilt while the Chancellor is at home plotting again
The Government languishes in the polls. The voting public who gave it a loveless majority wants it out…
BoE Instructs Firms To Report Profit Held In Top Capital
By Alex Davidson ( January 2, 2026, 1:18 PM GMT) — The Bank of England said Friday that…
Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub, Swiss National Bank and Bank of France collaborate for experiment in cross-border wCBDC
The BIS Innovation Hub, Swiss National Bank, Bank of France and a private sector consortium will collaborate in…