Regional Monetary and Financial Cooperation in Asia: Progress So Far and the Way Forward
Introduction Since the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98, emerging and [...]
Mar
Rethinking the Dollar: The International Monetary System at a Crossroads
This blog is based on a presentation made by Jeffrey [...]
Feb
Is There a Case for Regulating Stablecoins?
Stablecoins have become one of the most debated topics in [...]
Feb
Capital Flow Management during the Taper Tantrum
Emerging market economies often face acute challenges in the wake [...]
Feb
When Banks and Insurers Move Together: Why Systemic Risk Lives in the Tails?
Why bank–insurance linkages matter more than ever? The global financial [...]
Jan
When Good Intentions Diminish Leadership Impact
Reflections on Leadership Strengths, Signals and the SEACEN Leadership Competency [...]
Jan
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