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 recent years, driven by rapid [...]

Not All Fiscal Cuts Are Created Equal: Why Fiscal Multipliers Matter for Central Banks?

1. Introduction: Why Fiscal Multipliers Matter for Central Banks? As of September 2025, global public [...]

CBDCs vs. Stablecoins: Competing or Complementary Roles?

1. Introduction The digitalization, the rise of crypto-assets and the advancement of technologies, such as [...]

The Human Side of Governance: Reflections from the 2025 Central Bank Governance Summit

How can central banks strengthen governance not only through systems and policies but through the [...]

The Adoption of AI in SEACEN Member Central Banks and Considerations for Financial Stability

The purpose of this blog is to explore the adoption of AI in SEACEN's member [...]

Nonresponse Bias is Distorting Household Inflation Expectations: Evidence and Policy Fixes

Author’s note: This blog is based on a published article: CHADWICK, M., CHERRY, R. and [...]

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 a digital identity to open [...]