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Central banks have an important role to play among financial institutions – they ensure that financial markets operate smoothly and are instrumental in implementing robust monetary policy. As the dynamics of the world economy evolve, so too, does the role of central banks. Central banking and financial communities need to keep pace with these technological changes to assimilate into the changing landscape of financial markets.

We empower central banks to act confidently in the financial market ecosystem by improving operational efficiencies and increasing transparency of market participants.

Discover our latest central banking and financial markets thought leadership and intelligence. Find answers you can trust.

Blogs

The rise of central bank digital currencies

As the use of cash declines in major economies, what factors should central banks consider when developing digital currencies in order to benefit both people and commercial banks? And how will they operate alongside existing cryptocurrencies?

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Growth – and challenges – in sustainable finance

Amid the gloom of the continuing public health crisis, last year proved a watershed for sustainable finance. As the industry looks back on a year of solid growth, the focus now turns to addressing the barriers that stand in the way of greater success.
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What is the macroeconomic outlook for 2022?

Ron Leven analyses the macroeconomic landscape, noting the looming shadow of inflation, the overvaluation of equities, the continued growth in real estate and the prospects for the U.S. dollar against the euro and the yen.
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Ensuring financial markets operate efficiently

As technology advances, global financial markets are evolving rapidly. We explore how technology can be used by central banks around the world to help improve the operational efficiency of financial markets.
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Videos

Watch our central banks videos, where we speak to experts about key topics that affect institutions today.

The Big Conversation: Did central banks stop the reset?

We speak to Andrea Zazzarelli, Chief Investment Strategist at Fathom Consulting, about whether the economy and market have entered a new cycler after the COVID recession, or whether policymakers have supercharged the previous one.

Data on the Data: The rise of central bank digital currency

Sachin Somani, Global Director of Customer Proposition at Refinitiv, outlines the desire for central banks to develop their own digital currency to complement their existing offerings, reduce the reliance on coins and notes, and compete with private coins in the crypto space.

Reports

Rapid changes in trading are taking place. Are you keeping pace?

In our Evolution of Trading report series, we explore the impact of automation on trading workflows, and find out how traders and firms are adapting.

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Find out more about how we’ve supported customers across the globe in building and maintaining efficient and sustainable financial markets.

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Refinitiv launches Matching in Indonesia to facilitate first electronic marketplace for Rupiah FX trading

Refinitiv, an LSEG business, announced it has launched its leading global electronic trading Matching service in Indonesia, as the Southeast Asian nation focuses on further developing its financial market. The launch represents Indonesia’s first interbank electronic marketplace for the trading of Rupiah.

Central Bank of Hungary adopts Refinitiv solutions to enhance liquidity management and market transparency

Refinitiv announced the adoption of its auction and market tracker solutions by the Central Bank of Hungary. The partnership will facilitate the automation of the central bank’s local FX bidding activity and enhance trade reporting effectiveness in Hungary.

Refinitiv expands economic data coverage across Africa

New data set comprises 500,000 nationally sourced time series data covering 54 African nations, providing investment managers, central bankers, economists, and research teams with insight to uncover economic relationships and opportunities across the continent.
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