Central Banking

What Central Banking does

Central Banking is a London-headquartered, specialist financial media business (founded 1990) that publishes news, analysis, and research for central banks, financial regulators, and adjacent financial institutions worldwide. It is operated by Infopro Digital Services Limited, a UK private limited company that is a subsidiary of the Infopro Digital media group alongside sister brands such as WatersTechnology, FX Markets, Risk.net, and Chartis Research.

Its product surface combines a subscription news and analysis platform, a peer-reviewed Central Banking Journal, the annual Central Banking Awards (recognised as the 'Oscars of central banking'), Benchmarking Services covering 101 central banks that manage over $9.5 trillion in reserves, the Central Banking Directory, and a growing events and training programme anchored by London Meetings and Riyadh Meetings. Auxiliary products include the Central Banking Institute membership tier, daily and premium newsletters, a mobile app, and the FinTech RegTech Global Awards.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring individual and institutional subscriptions, corporate multi-user enterprise licences, training and paid events, and advertising/sponsored content. The underlying technology is a web-based content management and publishing platform with subscription access control, newsletters, and online events delivery rather than proprietary AI or data infrastructure. Customer segments are vertical: central banks (primary), financial regulators (primary), and commercial financial institutions (secondary), reached via direct enterprise sales, self-service online subscriptions, and partner cross-promotion with sibling Infopro Digital brands.

Name

Central Banking

Legal name

Infopro Digital Services Limited

Website

https://centralbanking.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Central Banking, a London-based specialist financial media business founded in 1990 and operated by Infopro Digital, publishes news, analysis, benchmarking, awards, and training for central banks, financial regulators, and financial institutions worldwide on a subscription and events model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Standard Subscription: Individual and institutional subscriptions providing unlimited access to Central Banking's news, analysis, journal articles, and premium content. The publication offers tiered access with free registration providing limited monthly articles and a dedicated daily newsletter.
2. Corporate/Enterprise Licenses: Multi-user institutional access for organisations, allowing teams to access the platform. Enterprise accounts with custom licensing options for multiple users within an organisation.
3. Training and Events: Revenue generated from training programs (such as machine learning courses, communications training) and events including Central Banking Meetings in London, Riyadh, and other locations.
4. Advertising and Commercial Services: Marketing and advertising services, sponsored content, and media pack offerings for third parties looking to reach the central banking audience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Central Banking is a London-based B2B media and intelligence publication that delivers news, analysis, research, benchmarking, awards, training, and events focused on central banks and financial regulators worldwide. It operates a subscription-based platform offering tiered individual and institutional access to original journalism, the Central Banking Journal, an institutional directory, comparative benchmarking surveys, professional training courses, and industry events.

Product overview

Central Banking is a London-based financial sector publication (part of Infopro Digital) providing a comprehensive suite of intelligence services for central banks and financial regulators worldwide. The offering consists of a core news and analysis platform delivering breaking news, features, interviews, opinion pieces, and video/podcast content on monetary policy, financial stability, currency, fintech, and governance topics. The portfolio includes the Central Banking Journal (academic research publication), the Central Banking Awards (prestigious annual awards programme), Benchmarking Services (comparative analysis across banking domains), and Central Banking Training (professional development courses). Additional offerings include the Central Banking Directory (institutional database), Central Banking Meetings (events in London and Riyadh), the FinTech RegTech Global Awards, a mobile application, and premium newsletters. The Central Banking Institute provides enhanced institutional membership with exclusive benefits. The platform operates on a subscription model with enterprise/corporate access options alongside individual accounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Central Banking Institute: Membership service offering professional development and training for central banking professionals.
• Central Banking Awards
• Central Banking Journal
• Central Banking Meetings

Products and services

• Central Banking Journal
• Central Banking Awards Annual awards programme recognizing outstanding contributions in central banking, including categories such as Governor of the Year, Central Bank of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award, serving as a flagship industry event and recognition platform.
• Central Banking Training Professional development and training services for central banking professionals, offering courses on topics including machine learning for forecasting, crisis communications, and other specialized central banking subjects.
• Benchmarking Services Comparative analysis and benchmarking services for central banks across multiple domains including payments, reserves management, risk management, governance, financial stability, and supervisory practices.
• Central Banking Institute Premium membership service providing enhanced access to Central Banking content, tools, and exclusive resources for institutional members focused on professional development.
• Central Banking Directory Comprehensive directory of central banks and financial regulators worldwide, providing contact information and institutional details for subscribers.
• Central Banking Meetings Professional events programme including the London Meetings (annual) and Riyadh Meetings, bringing together central banking professionals for discussions on monetary policy, financial stability, and related topics.
• FinTech RegTech Global Awards Annual awards programme recognizing excellence in financial technology and regulatory technology, held in partnership with the central banking community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100 central banks managing $9.5 trillion+ in reserves participate in annual surveys
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Reserve Bank of India (RBI)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 March 2026Central Banking awarded RBI the 'Initiative of the Year Award' for launching the .bank.in secure domain, making India the first country globally to mandate a secure and exclusive internet domain for its banking system.
• Infopro Digital (parent company)coreOthersCentral Banking is published by Infopro Digital Services Limited. The company operates within the Infopro Digital network of financial industry publications including WatersTechnology, FX Markets, Risk.net, and Chartis Research, sharing resources, distribution channels, and brand synergy.
• Bank of China (Hong Kong)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank of China (Hong Kong) sponsored Central Banking content and forums, including discussions on renminbi in reserves and geopolitical topics, demonstrating strategic content partnership in the Asian market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Risk.net: Sister Infopro Digital brand serving risk management and financial regulation professionals with subscription content, awards, and events — directly comparable audience (central banks, regulators, sell-side risk teams) and similar B2B subscription business model.
• WatersTechnology: Infopro Digital sister publication covering capital markets technology and data infrastructure — comparable institutional audience, subscription/enterprise model, and event-driven revenue mix serving financial institutions.
• FX Markets: Infopro Digital sister brand focused on FX market participants including central banks managing reserves — directly comparable subscriber base, content format, and event-led monetization model.
• The Banker (FT Group): Financial Times-owned publication covering central banking, commercial banking, and financial regulation globally with awards, rankings, and subscription intelligence — closest direct competitor in central banking-focused B2B financial media.
• Chartis Research: Infopro Digital sister brand producing research and rankings on risk technology, regtech, and financial supervision — directly comparable buyer (central banks, supervisors) with subscription/research monetization.
• Global Finance Magazine: B2B financial publication covering central banking, treasury, and financial policy with awards and rankings — comparable niche focus on central bank audience with subscription and event revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Euromoney: Long-established financial media brand covering banking, capital markets, and central bank policy with subscription content, awards, and events — broader remit than Central Banking but directly comparable business model and overlap on central banking audience.
• Bloomberg: Dominant financial news and data terminal provider with extensive central bank coverage — a broad incumbent that competes for the same audience's attention and budget, though with much wider scope than Central Banking's specialized focus.
• Reuters: Global newswire and financial media covering central bank policy, monetary decisions, and regulatory developments — a broad incumbent offering significant free coverage that competes with Central Banking at the top of the funnel.

Others

• Central Banking (peer-regional: BIS-managed outlets and IMF publications): While not direct commercial competitors, BIS publications, IMF working papers, and central-bank-produced research provide freely available content consumed by the same audience — representing the supply-side alternative that pressures Central Banking's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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