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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reports April Foreign Currency Reserves
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Reports April Foreign Currency Reserves

HKMA releases data on Hong Kong's foreign currency reserves and liquidity for April 2024.

IMF Warns of AI's Impact on Global Job Market: 40% Positions at Risk
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IMF Warns of AI's Impact on Global Job Market: 40% Positions at Risk

The IMF warns that AI could impact 40% of global jobs, rising to 60% in advanced economies. This trend may exacerbate income inequality, with younger workers adapting more easily than older ones. The IMF urges comprehensive safety nets and retraining programs to mitigate the effects.

IMF Emphasizes Digitalization in Financial Inclusion Agenda
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IMF Emphasizes Digitalization in Financial Inclusion Agenda

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva emphasizes the role of digitalization in expanding financial inclusion. She calls for a balanced approach that includes regulation to ensure financial stability. The IMF has also been active in digital finance, recently presenting a crypto-risk assessment tool.

IMF Proposes Framework to Assess Crypto Asset Risks
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IMF Proposes Framework to Assess Crypto Asset Risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a working paper that delves into the macrofinancial risks tied to crypto assets. The paper, part of the IMF's Working Papers series, proposes a framework aimed at aiding policymakers and regulatory authorities in understanding and tracking systemic risks from the crypto sector. This framework is crucial as traditional financial tools are not well-suited for assessing crypto-related risks.

IMF: Latin America and the Caribbean Embrace CBDC and Crypto Assets
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IMF: Latin America and the Caribbean Embrace CBDC and Crypto Assets

Interest in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is on the rise in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), with several countries making significant advancements in their adoption, according to IMF.

IMF Prioritizes Regulation over Ban on Crypto
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IMF Prioritizes Regulation over Ban on Crypto

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) supports regulating digital money and prioritizes differentiating between central bank digital currencies and crypto assets, such as stablecoins. The IMF's Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, clarified that the nuclear option to ban cryptocurrencies remains on the table, but the agency would prefer to pursue good regulations, predictability, and consumer protection.

IMF Urges Countries to Consider Banning Cryptocurrencies
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IMF Urges Countries to Consider Banning Cryptocurrencies

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen underlined the need for effective cryptocurrency regulation.

As crypto grows across Africa, IMF asks for greater regulation
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As crypto grows across Africa, IMF asks for greater regulation

IMF wants to regulate Africa's crypto marketplaces. Cryptocurrency is a booming market. 25% of sub-Saharan African nations have explicitly regulated crypto, while 2/3 have prohibitions.

Nearly 100 Countries are Developing their CBDC by July - IMF
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Nearly 100 Countries are Developing their CBDC by July - IMF

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, as of July 2022, nearly 100 central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are in the research or development stage around the world.

Correlation Between Performance of Equity Markets and Crypto Assets in Asia Increased: the IMF
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Correlation Between Performance of Equity Markets and Crypto Assets in Asia Increased: the IMF

The International Monetary Fund said that the returns and volatility correlations between Bitcoin and Asian equity markets have increased significantly since 2020, before the pandemic.

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