Policy Study Capital Flows and Challenges in the Digital Age: Focusing on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) December 31, 2022

Series No. 2022-10
December 31, 2022
- Summary
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As the digitalization of finance accelerates, discussions on the adoption of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are gaining momentum, particularly among G20 nations. This development calls for examining the potential impacts of CBDC implementation on both domestic and international financial markets and capital flow, alongside exploring appropriate response strategies. Upon reviewing the status and background of CBDC adoption among G20 countries, setting up a unified CBDC platform for this group in the short term is highly unfeasible. Instead, some emerging economies are expected to introduce retail CBDCs to enhance payment infrastructure or conduct experiments linking wholesale CBDCs for cross-border payments. Should CBDCs be adopted globally, the speed and scale of international capital movements could increase, potentially amplifying the volatility of capital flows and currency values. In order to ensure the effectiveness of capital flow management policies already in place, it is crucial to foster close cooperation between major central banks on CBDC integration. Moreover, efforts should be made to maximize the benefits of the new payment systems introduced by CBDCs. These efforts include revising financial regulations and upgrading infrastructure by implementing open foreign exchange regulations, maintaining balanced oversight of fintech firms, and enhancing the efficiency of existing payment and settlement infrastructures.
- Contents
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Abstract
Preface
Summary
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Existing Discussions on the Economic Impact of CBDCs
Section 1. Major International Organizations
Section 2. Central Banks of Key Countries
Section 3. Academic Discussions on CBDCs
Chapter 3. Status of CBDC Adoption in G20 Countries
Section 1. Country-by-Country Overview of CBDC Adoption
Section 2. Characteristics of CBDC Adoption by Country
Chapter 4. Impact of CBDC Adoption on Cross-Border Capital Flows
Section 1. Scenario Setting
Section 2. Key Issues and Domestic Implications
Chapter 5. Policy Implications
Section 1. Capital Flow Management and Foreign Exchange Policy
Section 2. Domestic Financial Policy
Section 3. International Cooperation Tasks
Chapter 6. Conclusion
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