Role of Cloud Services, AI and Technology in Shaping the Macro Architecture of the Financial System
Background The financial system has undergone a significant transformation in [...]
Dec
Not All Fiscal Cuts Are Created Equal: Why Fiscal Multipliers Matter for Central Banks?
1. Introduction: Why Fiscal Multipliers Matter for Central Banks? As [...]
Dec
CBDCs vs. Stablecoins: Competing or Complementary Roles?
1. Introduction The digitalization, the rise of crypto-assets and the [...]
Dec
The Human Side of Governance: Reflections from the 2025 Central Bank Governance Summit
How can central banks strengthen governance not only through systems [...]
Nov
The Adoption of AI in SEACEN Member Central Banks and Considerations for Financial Stability
The purpose of this blog is to explore the adoption [...]
Nov
Nonresponse Bias is Distorting Household Inflation Expectations: Evidence and Policy Fixes
Author’s note: This blog is based on a published article: [...]
Nov
From Unified Payment Interface to Unified Lending Interface: India’s Digital Journey Towards Financial Inclusion
The financial inclusion journey involves many legs: empowering citizens with [...]
Aug
Should Green Bonds be Structured to Safeguard Assets they Back in Bankruptcy?
Introduction Every investment activity whether “brown” or “green” requires funding. [...]
Aug
A Streetcar Named “Retail CBDC”: Should Central Banks Get on Board?
1. Introduction A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has emerged [...]
Jul
Trends Shaping the Payment and Financial Landscape in Southeast Asia: A Forward-Looking Perspective
This blog highlights the key trends shaping the region’s payment [...]
Apr
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act: Reshaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence Regulation
The rapid progress of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted [...]
Apr
Disclosures and Transparency in Managing Climate-related Financial Risks
The Basel Committee’s consultative document on Pillar 3 disclosures for [...]
Nov
Compliance with Basel Disclosure Requirements on climate-related financial risks: a desktop survey of select Asian and European banks[1]
This desktop survey assesses the extent to which 14 Asian [...]
Oct
What Gets in the Way of Change in Central Banks?
Representatives from a number of member central banks shared anonymous [...]
Sep
Eye on Catalysts: Central Banks and Payments
As emphasised in opening remarks by Deputy Governor Jessica Chew [...]
Jul
How can Emerging and Frontier Markets in Asia attract Global Cross-Border Capital Flows for their Climate Transition?
“To reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, entities [...]
Jul
Leadership Mindsets in Central Banks: Shifting Toward Change and Growth
Providing agility as well as stability is the leadership mandate [...]
Jun
SEACEN Leadership Competencies Framework for Central Banks
Cracking the code on the leadership required in Central Banks: [...]
Apr