Ex-BOJ board member predicts central bank’s next move
The BOJ's next policy meeting will be held on March 18-19, followed by the board meeting on April 27-28...
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South Korea-based BC Card experiments with foreign-currency stablecoin payments
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The initiative aimed to test the usability of foreign currency-based stablecoins within Korea’s domestic payment ecosystem, focusing sharply on payment convenience and system stability...
Lebanon’s road to recovery begins now
The LEAP project is occurring alongside renewed calls for Lebanon to implement a comprehensive reform programme to restore macro-financial stability and citizens’ trust...
Egypt records 77% rise in remittances over 10 months: Central Bank data
Remittances are one of Egypt’s most vital sources of foreign currency, alongside Suez Canal revenues, tourism, and exports...
Nigeria’s costly fight for stability
Foreign capital flows into Nigeria surged in the first half of 2024 to $5.98 billion, over double the $2.16 billion recorded for the same period in 2023...
UAE’s new dirham symbol & digital currency: All you need to know
The FX Global Code was adopted by the UAE concurrently with the symbol's introduction, making the CBUAE the first Arab central bank to join this significant framework...
Why is Yen turning heads now?
Yen's recent movements have been heavily influenced by geopolitical events like the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions in the Asia-Pacific region...
RTP: The future of instant banking
The EU rules will affect foreign banks that have branches in the Eurozone, potentially creating opportunities for RTP expansion beyond the euro...
HSBC’s new gameplan: Investment banking retrenchment, more focus on Asia
LSEG data indicates that HSBC earned USD 107.3 million, or 7% of the total fee pool, in 2024, the highest amount of investment banking fees in the MENA region...