A report by the Bank for International Settlements has warned that central bank-issued cryptocurrencies like Fedcoin or Ekrona could cause bank runs and challenge business models

The ongoing blockade against Qatar is costly to all countries involved, according to Moody’s

Austria has raised $4.2bn in 100-year bonds, marking the largest ever long-term debt issuance

The People’s Bank of China has banned initial coin offerings amid concerns that fraudsters are exploiting speculative investments

The euro and the pound may reach equal value next year, both trading at around $1.25, according to Morgan Stanley

Consumer prices are slowing across the world’s major economies, as more and more countries withdraw their post-crisis monetary policies

India’s central bank has moved to bring its key interest rate to its lowest point in 6.5 years

The South African central bank has argued in a high court filing that suggested mandate changes would undermine the bank’s financial stability and independence

The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate to a range of one to 1.25 percent, marking the second increase this year

The debt-ridden country has committed to a reform programme that aims to overhaul its financial sector and tighten fiscal spending

Months of tough negotiations have been concluded with a fresh agreement that could pave the way for debt relief measures

A report published by the IMF has warned the credit fundamentals of US firms have deteriorated to levels seen prior to the global financial crisis

With two new appointments, Abe now boasts a complete set of nine Bank of Japan board members, all of whom support his reflationary policies

With the Brazilian economy still reeling from the worst recession in a century, policymakers have slashed the key rate by a full percentage point

In a time when people are more aware than ever of the negative impacts of workplace gender inequality, we look at the banks that have prioritised women’s advancement