Inflation is tamed says Bank for International Settlements

Inflation is tamed says Bank for International Settlements

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The creator of monetary policy Bank of International Settlement in there quarterly report said that inflation is tamed and under control. There was however reason for „cautious optimism“ because central banks have taken action to prevent inflation strengthens said head of the Monetary and Economic Department of the BIS, Claudio Borio. "At the same time, economic activity has been remarkably resilient and the financial system has held up well." BIS is starting to be optimistic for future inflation stagnation because of progress and effort that central banks have accomplished to the end of last year. Even if there was a significant chance, that this inflation escalate and spread, monetary policy will change and stop it. Claudio Borio said that „day light“, started to narrow between time when markets expect interest…
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Europe central bank reported first loss after almost 20 year.

Europe central bank reported first loss after almost 20 year.

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Europe central bank reported first loss after almost 20 year. Many have seen some changes in rates who sky jumped in 2023 making loans expensive. All members of EU and non-EU countries who use EURO are concerned about what will happen in future with EURO zone.   This was one necessary step to stop losing money says ECB and announced a rate cut in 2024. The ECB lose last year €1.3 billion because of high inflation who have done enough damage to economy in Europe. All financial risks and losses of ECB need to stop so that economies can start grow again. The growth of Europe economy is slowing down rapidly in 2023 and 2024.  All this caused by high inflation and job losses last year. Many businesses have failed…
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American and Europe banks close more than 55 branches

American and Europe banks close more than 55 branches

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New year started in hope to see a better day in our financial sector and we are getting news about Bank branches closing across Europa and USA. The plan to close bank branches will be devastating for business and communities. Europa and USA banks started to announce a branches closing this year. Danske Bank in Ireland announcement on Friday that it will close another four branches, but that will not result in job losses. This will happen in June and branches in Carrick Fergus, Saint field, Knock (east Belfast) and Shipquay place will be closed.  Danske bank has closed 59 branches from 2010 in Ireland. Ulster Bank in Ireland announcement to close 10 branches starting from February 20. John O’ Connell FSU general secretary said over 30% of branches network…
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ECB concerned over early signs of bank run

ECB concerned over early signs of bank run

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The central bank of European Union analyzed data and early warning indicators who have showed that some banks may experience a bank run. ECB has asked some banks to monitor activity on social media and detect early signs of bank run. The financial problem where client rush to bank to withdraw cash and pull deposits at the same time it’s called (bank run). This specific banking crisis already happened in 2023 when Credit Suisse client withdraw more than 100 Billion Swiss francs. This banking crisis appear to be the most persistent. The probability of a bank run is 50% the reason for the increased percentage is the economic situation and the fear of users of banking services. One of the recent events in 2023 was bank run of Silicon Valley…
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Advantages and disadvantages of central bank digital currency

Advantages and disadvantages of central bank digital currency

Economy
A large number of CBDC supporters are gradually implementing the digital currency, the reason being the fast transfer of money as well as cheaper transaction costs. In addition to the benefits that this technology offers, the majority of users of banking services are not interested or distrustful of the digital currency that is slowly being formed without the consent of the population in the states. Most central banks are working on a study to justify digital money and its services. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of CBDC. Advantages of CBDC: Speed ​​of transactions, Reduction of transaction costs, Fast international transactions (current transactions only work with certain currencies), Stimulating economic development, Quick way of tax collection, Better control of monetary policy, Integration with new technologies and devices, Reduction of illegal…
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Sweden to become first cashless country in Europe by 2026

Sweden to become first cashless country in Europe by 2026

Economy
Signs read, "No cash payment in this store" is something that you see in many stores in Sweden. As announced Sweden, will stop accept bills before 2025. Right now, many countries in Europe and around the world have stopped to exchange Swedish krone. However, there are numerous reasons for such behavior one of them are digital currency. In 2018 Sweden central bank sad that the proportion of purchases in shops using cash dropped from about 40% to 13%. Now everyone in Sweden take cards or a mobile payment system to pay goods and services. Riksbank announced a work on e-krona who are entering new phase. One-step closer to cashless society and right now a focus on the design of an e-krone. This ongoing international work on central bank digital currency…
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ECB concern over Greece non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs)

ECB concern over Greece non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs)

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Greece passed a new low that allows non-bank financial institution (NBFIs) to lend money to households and businesses. Regarding non-banking financial institutions that somehow increase the concerns of the European Central Bank may be a just cause. The European Central Bank does not supervise these non-banking financial institutions in Greece. Problems like uncontrolled money lending is a concern but the Greece central bank is the main supervisor of those non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs). ECB says: „The growth of the NBFI sector over the last decade globally, including in Europe, is a source of concern. This is because, in general, the sector is opaque, which means that risks that are not within banking supervisors’ line of sight could be developing. These risks could include the build-up of synthetic and financial leverage,…
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Nigeria to stop Using Central Bank to Fund Deficit

Nigeria to stop Using Central Bank to Fund Deficit

Economy
Nigeria has borrowed $33 billion form its own Central Bank to fund its budget deficit. Debt restructuring needed to stop the bubble to burst and to make Nigeria economy strong again. Finance Minister Wale Edun said, “We are bringing order to government borrowing“. For long cash, shortages have plagued Nigeria’s economy, due to a CBN directive. One of the largest economy in Africa had to print new currency for financing its fiscal deficit. On March 2023, Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to extend the use of old currency notes until December 31. The issue of withdrawal notes will become an election problem who causes anger. The Central Bank says that old notes will remain legal tender in 2024 and that there is no deadline.…
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Worldcoin cryptocurrency

Worldcoin cryptocurrency

Economy
Founded in 2019 OpenAI CEO Samuel Altman announced in July a launch of new cryptocurrency who will change the world of finance. This new currency already has more than 2.5 million users worldwide and it is already on its way to become the star of crypto world. Many reason for new iris biometric cryptocurrency who will be the best as they say is a free ownership to everyone. Their aim is to become the world largest digital identity and financial network. Worldcoin will be the universal and global currency no matter your country or background. New cryptocurrency will be provided for free only if you scan your eyes. The users of this system are starting to have serious debate about (tracking personal biometrics). The answer from Worldcoin on the debate…
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Taiwan central banks & (CBDC) feasibility study

Taiwan central banks & (CBDC) feasibility study

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Taiwan start (CBDC) research in 2020 and today the central bank of Taiwan has completed a feasibility study for central bank digital currency (CBDC). On Dec. 7. Deputy Governor Mei-Lie Shu says in her speech on banking event that she saw the advantages of (CBDCs) and tokenization. „Central bank currency can serve as the operational basis for tokenization.“ Taiwan central bank has tested a pilot project with consumers and five commercial banks. The goal is to approach to further development of (CBDC) with no timeline for a decision says Mei-Lie Shu. Regarding (CBDC) research Fubon bank has join forces with Ripple and Hong Kong Monetary Authorities in a pilot project using Hong Kong’s e-HKD (CBDC). „But the results of CBDC showed that the application of distributed ledger technology (DLT) had…
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