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Where does Greenspan keep HIS money?
Financial disclose forms released by the Federal Reserve recently show that chairman Alan Greenspan plays it safe when it comes to his own investments.
RBI readies for a 'Reddy Era'
This article published Friday 5 August takes an in depth look at Reserve Bank of India governor Yaga Venugopal Reddy. Reddy always speaks his mind, it says, and favours a "consensus" approach to policy issues. He can master any subject and is a voracious…
Italy favours fixed term for central bank chief
According to Italy's economy undersecretary Maria Teresa Armosino the government is ready to set a fixed term of office for the Bank of Italy governor, rather than the life term that currently applies.
ECB statement on Wim Duisenberg's death
The European Central Bank released a statement on Sunday 31 July following news of the death of former ECB president Wim Duisenberg.
Fazio defends conduct in takeover battle
Bank of Italy governor Antonio Fazio said he defended his conduct in clearing bank mergers and takeover bids, according to comments in La Repubblica newspaper.
Former ECB president found dead
Wim Duisenberg, former president of the European Central Bank, was found dead on Sunday 31 July at his villa in the south of France.
IADB elects new President
Colombian diplomat and former minister of economic development Luis Alberto Moreno was elected president of the Inter-American Development Bank on Wednesday 27 July during a special meeting of the Bank's Board of Governors at IDB headquarters in…
Bank of Canada appoints Special Adviser
The Bank of Canada announced the appointment of Bruce Little on Thursday to the position of Special Adviser for the year 2005-06.
IMF's Rato offers congratulations to Moreno
IMF Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato congratulated Luis Alberto Moreno on Wednesday 27 July following his election as President of the Inter-American Development Bank. Rato said his diplomatic experience and leadership will benefit Latin America's…
IMF chief draws fire over style as leader
This article published on Wednesday 27 July suggests a whispering campaign has begun in Washington against IMF chief Rodrigo de Rato. They accuse Rato of being a hands-off manager who spends too much time abroad and eyes Spain's highest elected office,…
Spain suggests supervisory appointment changes
Julio Segura, director of the Bank of Spain, has recommended a few changes to the way that appointments are made for executives of regulatory and supervisory boards.
Greenspan may get five more years
A California congressman has said he wants to introduce legislation to give Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan five more years in the job.
Buchholz named as a candidate for Fed seat
Todd Buchholz, an adviser to President Bush during the 2004 presidential campaign, is being considered by the White House for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board, reports said this week quoting sources close to the administration.
Bernanke won't advise on Fed chairman choice
Ben Bernanke said on Monday he will not be involved in advising President George W. Bush on whom he should pick to succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Atlanta Fed appoints assistant vice president
Brian Bowling has been appointed assistant vice president in the supervision and regulation division at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Jack Guynn, president and chief executive officer of the Atlanta Fed announced on 5 July.
Interview with World Bank's Wolfowitz
In an interview published on Monday 11 July World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz said the multilateral lender wants to help foster discussion among industrialized nations and emerging market countries such as China and India on tackling global warming.
W.House may want business experience for Fed chair
An article published this week says the White House may want to look towards the business community for a successor to Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan. None of the three potential heirs usually named as possibles to fill Greenspan's shoes meets…
PBOC deputy governor Li steps down
Li Ruogu has stepped down as deputy governor of China's central bank, Xinhua reported this week, citing the State Council.
Phil Fed president recognized as global citizen
The Global Interdependence Center (GIC) has presented Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, with its 2005 Global Citizen Award for his contributions to the global economy in the areas of public policy, business,…
Interview with Malaysia's Zeti on Islamic finance
In an interview published this week, Malaysian central bank governor Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said there is room for Islamic finance worldwide, as the ultimate goal of Islamic financial services is to enhance wealth creation, and promote sustainable and…
Rodrigo de Rato's condolences to UK
Rodrigo de Rato, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made a statement on Thursday 7 July in Gleneagles, Scotland following the bombings in London.
White House considering Kroszner for Fed job
The White House is considering former Bush administration official Randall Kroszner for a vacant seat on the Federal Reserve's Board, reports said this week.
New Zealand to block Zimbabwe visit
New Zealand will refuse entry visas to Gideon Gono, governor of Zimbabwe's central bank, and members of his staff, who were reportedly planning to visit the country, Prime Minister Helen Clark said this week.
Oxford honour for former RBI chief
Four decades after he left Oxford University with a Doctorate in Economics, Indian Prime Minister, and former governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Manmohan Singh was due to receive an honorary doctorate on Friday 8 July.