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UBS is strengthening its board with the nomination of Agustín Carstens, a prominent central banker, while also welcoming an Apple executive and making leadership changes at DZ Bank.

At least 20 people have died and several others are injured after a military transport plane crashed near La Paz, Bolivia, while carrying new banknotes from the central bank.

A Bolivian military Hercules C-130 aircraft crashed in El Alto, killing at least 11 people, many of whom were on the ground when the plane crashed after hitting several vehicles.

In January, Argentina experienced a net loss of US$ 2.730 million in currency as people and businesses bought dollars for savings purposes.

The Central Bank of Argentina has consistently purchased US dollars every day in February, totalling US$1555 million during the month, which is a significant increase in foreign reserves.

Italian bank UniCredit has withdrawn its appeal to the European Court of Justice against the European Central Bank's directive to exit Russia, following pressure and sanctions related to the conflict in Ukraine.

The Central Bank of Iceland is seeking enhanced human judgment in its decision-making processes.

Slovak police are investigating a villa in France linked to the partner of Slovakia's central bank governor over alleged corruption related to public IT contracts.

Argentina's Treasury reportedly intervened in the exchange market to manage the rising value of the dollar.

The rising prices of gold have significantly increased the wealth of Turks but have complicated the country's battle against inflation.

The Central Bank of Argentina released the fixed-term interest rates offered by various banks as of February 27, helping savers make informed decisions for their investments.

Věra Jourová is expected to join the Ethics Committee of the European Central Bank (ECB).

Brazil's gross public debt stood at 78.7% of GDP in January, slightly below expectations, with a primary surplus recorded in the consolidated public sector.

Inflation in Germany unexpectedly fell to 2% year-on-year in February, according to preliminary data from the federal statistical office.

The Euribor rate shows minimal changes in February, remaining stable as the European Central Bank holds interest rates steady.

China's central bank has introduced new measures to lower foreign exchange hedging costs and support cross-border yuan financing as the currency strengthens.

Inflation in Spain stabilized at 2.3% in February, ending a three-month period of decreases and reflecting mixed impacts from energy prices.

Latvian monetary financial institutions reported a profit of €29.5 million in January, an 18.5% decrease from the same period in 2025 according to Latvia's central bank data.

Analysts support the Monetary Policy Committee's decision to reduce the rate by 50 basis points, viewing it as a credibility signal.

The Central Bank of Brazil reported a negative result of R$ 119.97 billion in 2025 due to the appreciation of the real against the dollar, which was fully covered by its reserve funds.

The Mexican peso depreciated against the dollar as analysts await the quarterly report from Mexico's central bank, Banxico.

The appointment of Mostakur Rahman, a businessman with a loan default history, as the governor of Bangladesh Bank has sparked significant controversy in the country.

The article discusses the fixed term interest rates offered by various banks in Argentina on February 26, 2023, as reported by the Central Bank.

The Autonomous City of Buenos Aires completed the transfer of US$588 million from its recent international debt issuance to the Central Bank, enhancing its currency reserves.

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, confirmed her intention to complete her term in office until October 2027, amid rising inflation concerns and speculation about her potential early resignation.

The European Central Bank reported a billion euro loss for the fiscal year, though lower than the previous year's loss.

The European Central Bank reports a reduced loss of 1.254 billion euros while the value of its gold reserves increases.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that artificial intelligence has not yet led to massive layoffs in the Eurozone, while also emphasizing the importance of completing projects like the digital euro during her term.

The Bank of Korea has revised its GDP growth forecast for the year to 2% while keeping interest rates steady at 2.50%, amid concerns over increasing economic polarization.

The European Central Bank plans to launch a controversial digital Euro by 2029, amidst diverse opinions and the support from unexpected political figures.

Elvira Nabiullina, head of the Russian central bank, warns of an impending economic crisis in Russia due to its deteriorating economic situation.

The liquidation of Will Bank by Brazil's Central Bank has left many clients, particularly in the northeast, without access to their funds, causing significant distress among users reliant on the bank for basic living expenses.

The yen has fallen to a two-week low against the dollar following the appointment of two academics to Japan's central bank board, raising concerns about future interest rate hikes amidst supportive monetary and fiscal policies advocated by Prime Minister Sanae Takeichi.

The trial of former AMCON Managing Director Ahmed Kuru regarding a N76bn fraud linked to Arik Air this week included evidence from a significant Central Bank of Nigeria meeting.

Spain's top bankers have seen salary increases due to record profits from major banks, driven by a rise in interest rates.

The former president of BRB sought to appeal a recommendation to the Central Bank that aimed to prevent the bank's acquisition of Master due to allegations of fraud and manipulation.

Central bank governor Ida Wolden Bache had to interrupt her speech to students at the University of Oslo due to a loud protest by around 50 students advocating for divestment from companies investing in Israel.

The European Central Bank has approved the appointment of Boris Vucic as its new Vice-President for an eight-year term starting in June.

Lithuania's parliament aims to expedite the presentation of amendments to the LRT law while the central bank proposes tighter regulations on payment operations to combat financial fraud.

The Central Bank of Argentina has published a comparative table of fixed-term interest rates offered by various banks for savers looking to invest in pesos for 30 days.

An expert group recommends increasing the number of members in Norway's interest rate committee to improve decision-making quality.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the benchmark interest rate to 26.5%, which the Organised Private Sector considers a modest yet positive signal for the economy.

On February 24, 2023, Argentina's Central Bank published a comparative chart of fixed-term interest rates offered by banks.

Inflation in Mexico rose to 3.92% in early February, driven by new taxes and tariffs that took effect at the start of the year.

Brazil experienced a current account deficit of US$ 8.36 billion in January, exceeding expert predictions.

The Central Bank of Brazil has appointed a new liquidator for Banco Master due to health issues of the previous administrator.

Klaas Knot, former president of the Dutch central bank, asserts that negative forecasts regarding Europe's future are exaggerated, while acknowledging the need for continued progress within the continent.

Christine Lagarde is facing criticism for receiving a dual salary package that exceeds ECB regulations while calling for moderation in salaries.

The Central Bank of Argentina reported that its total international reserves increased significantly, reaching their highest level in six years.

Ecuador's international reserves have reached an unprecedented $11.858 billion, marking the highest level in the country's history according to the Central Bank of Ecuador.