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President Lee nominates BIS official Shin Hyun-song as BOK governor
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President Lee Jae Myung nominated Shin Hyun-song, an official at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), as the new governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK) on Sunday. Shin will replace current Gov. Rhee Chang-yong at the end of his four-year term in April. The choice aims to balance price stability and economic growth amid global uncertainty from the Middle East crisis.
Argentina's Central Bank of the Republic (BCRA) purchased US$48 million in foreign currency on March 27, raising year-to-date acquisitions since January to US$4.037 billion. Gross international reserves reached US$43.712 billion, up US$176 million from the previous day.
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Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) decided to cut bank reserve requirements by five percentage points starting in April, freeing up liquidity for banks to issue more loans amid recession. Led by Santiago Bausili, the move aims to revive economic activity without derailing inflation control. Analysts note the shift to a more expansionary policy after months of monetary contraction.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) purchased US$42 million in the foreign exchange market, extending its streak to 30 consecutive days of currency acquisitions. Gross international reserves reached US$45.158 million, up US$102 million from the previous day. Since the start of the year, the BCRA has added purchases totaling US$2.089 million, including US$932 million in February.
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Egypt's Central Bank Monetary Policy Committee is expected to cut interest rates by 1-2% at its first 2026 meeting on Thursday. This comes amid core inflation easing to 11.2% in January. Experts support the move to boost economic growth while maintaining stability.
New audios from Elías Piccirillo and Hauque reveal irregularities in a maneuver to buy official dollars. The recordings, incorporated into a judicial case, include claims for a million-dollar debt and warnings about funds of illicit origin. Exchange houses and Central Bank officials are mentioned.
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The Supreme Federal Court released depositions in the Banco Master inquiry, revealing serious irregularities such as only R$ 4 million in cash despite R$ 80 billion in assets. Meanwhile, INSS blocked R$ 2 billion in payments due to unproven loan contracts, and the Credit Guarantee Fund continues reimbursements to investors.
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