The Bank of England slashes the cost of its on-demand liquidity support (Discount Window Facility) to 15-50 bps over the Bank Rate, marking a major milestone in its transition to a demand-driven reserves system.
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Brazil’s Central Bank Raises Inflation Forecast to 3.9% for 2026, Citing Middle East War Impacts
Brazil’s central bank raises 2026 inflation forecast to 3.9% from 3.5%, warning that Middle East conflict will keep prices above target through 2028 while maintaining 1.6% GDP growth projection.
Singapore Unveils Ambitious Plan to Become Asia’s Premier Gold Trading Hub
Singapore’s Monetary Authority announces ambitious four-pillar strategy to transform the city-state into Asia’s dominant gold trading center, competing directly with Hong Kong and leveraging Singapore’s reputation for security and regulatory excellence.
Bank of England Raises Threshold for Lender Resolution Plans, Exempting Smaller Institutions
Bank of England announces regulatory adjustment exempting smaller lenders from resolution plan requirements while maintaining framework for systemic institutions.
SEC and CFTC Forge Historic Regulatory Alliance with New Memorandum of Understanding
SEC and CFTC Forge Historic Regulatory Alliance with New Memorandum of Understanding In a landmark move that signals a new era of regulatory cooperation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have announced a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing coordination and[Read More…]
Ripple Joins Singapore’s MAS BLOOM Initiative for RLUSD Cross-Border Pilot
In a major milestone for institutional stablecoin adoption, Ripple has officially joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) BLOOM initiative. The partnership aims to pilot Ripple’s USD-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, for regulated cross-border trade settlements on the XRP Ledger, marking a significant shift toward the modernization of global trade finance.[Read More…]
Bank of England Defies Market Expectations by Maintaining 3.75% Rate
Bank of England Defies Market Expectations by Maintaining 3.75% Rate In a move that caught many market analysts off guard, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted on March 26, 2026, to maintain the Bank Rate at 3.75%. The decision reflects the Bank’s ongoing commitment to curbing persistent[Read More…]
US Treasury Proposes Recasting Federal Reserve in the Bank of England’s Image
In a move that could fundamentally reshape the American financial landscape, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has begun formal discussions on a radical overhaul of the Federal Reserve’s relationship with the executive branch. The proposal, revealed in the early hours of Thursday, March 26, suggests “recasting” the US central bank’s ties[Read More…]
Washington Prepares for Landmark Tokenization Hearing: What’s at Stake
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST (2:00 PM GMT), the U.S. House Financial Services Committee will convene a high-stakes hearing titled “Tokenization and the Future of Securities: Modernizing Our Capital Markets.” This event is widely seen as the most significant legislative step yet toward integrating blockchain technology[Read More…]
FCA to Unveil Multi-Billion Pound Motor Finance Redress Plan on March 30
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed it will announce its highly anticipated approach to motor finance redress on Monday, March 30, 2026. The announcement, scheduled for shortly after markets close, is expected to detail a compensation framework that could cost the UK automotive finance sector billions of pounds. Millions[Read More…]
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