Interview
Christopher Pissarides on QE, the eurozone and economics
The Nobel economist tells Chris Jeffery why events in Europe have undermined neoclassical beliefs, QE is an optimal policy tool and Cyprus should not have joined the euro
CNB’s Miroslav Singer on transparency, China and Basel III
The governor of the Czech National Bank speaks to Christopher Jeffery about transparency challenges, lifting exchange controls, China's slowdown and flaws in Basel III.
Nobel economist Sims on fiscal stimulus, Eurozone loss sharing and role of central banks
The Nobel laureate speaks with Christopher Jeffery about his scepticism regarding secular stagnation, the eurozone’s failings and the need for inflationary fiscal stimulus at the zero lower bound
BIS’s Shin on international co-operation, inflation targeting and integrating finance into economics
BIS head of research talks to Daniel Hinge about opportunities for international co-operation, integrating finance and macroeconomics, and whether anyone is listening to the institution’s advice.
Zhu Guangyao on global financial governance, divergent monetary policy and IMF reform
China's vice-minister of finance Zhu Guangyao speaks about the state of the global economy, deflation, and China's role in finance reform and the international monetary system
Zhu Guangyao on China's 'new normal', investment and external pressures
Chinese vice-minister of finance, Zhu Guangyao, explains China's 'new normal', efforts to improve asset investments, fiscal policy challenges and the country's external operating environment
Commerce minister Gao Hucheng on China's 'One belt, one road' vision
Chinese minister of commerce Gao Hucheng speaks about international co-operation, trade agreements and China's 'One belt, one road' vision.
Chinese finance minister Lou Jiwei on local government debt and tax reform
Minister of finance Lou Jiwei talks about fiscal policy under China's 'new normal' and how the country plans to tackle spiraling local government debt
PBoC’s Zhou Xiaochuan on interest rate reform and renminbi internationalisation
People’s Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan speaks about the pace and timing of interest rate reform and the internationalisation of the renminbi
CBRC's Shang Fulin on reforming bank profit models and dealing with non-performing loans
China Banking Regulatory Commission chairman Shang Fulin discusses how China's banks will respond to major financial market reforms while also addressing issues related to non-performing loans
Yi Gang on China's new foreign exchange philosophy
State Administration of Foreign Exchange director Yi Gang discusses five changes in China's foreign exchange management as well as the long-term value of the renminbi
CSRC's Xiao Gang on major reforms to deepen capital markets in China
China Securities Regulatory Commission chairman Xiao Gang speaks about efforts to comprehensively reform the operation of China's capital markets
Jacques de Larosière on the international monetary system and the euro
Christopher Jeffery speaks to former IMF managing director Jacques de Larosière about continuing efforts to restore the global financial system and where the future now lies for Europe
Interview: Manuel Sánchez on shifting financial stability risks
Bank of Mexico deputy governor speaks about monetary policy normalisation in the US, the limits of macro-prudential tools and developing capital markets
Jacques de Larosière on the international monetary system and the eurozone
Central Banking’s Chris Jeffery speaks to former IMF chief Jacques de Larosière about efforts to restore the global financial system and challenges for the eurozone at the Central Banking Awards 2015
Justin Lin on China, economic growth and the international monetary system
Former World Bank chief economist on why a multiple currency system could increase monetary instability, China should be wary of full capital reform and infrastructure investment will boost growth
Norges Bank's Øystein Olsen on governance and managing the world's largest SWF
Øystein Olsen, governor of Norges Bank, speaks to Christopher Jeffery about greater transparency and governance, including managing the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund
BIS' William Coen on Basel III and preventing the next crisis
William Coen, the secretary-general of the Basel Committee, speaks about the banking industry’s response to Basel III, supervision versus regulation and preventing the next crisis.
Peru governor says Fed ‘normalisation’ will help reverse domestic slowdown
Central Bank of Peru governor Jose Velarde says Fed has ‘probably not’ done enough to limit international spill-over, but growth in the US will partially offset a slowdown in China
MAS' Ravi Menon on Fed policy, China and global regulation
Monetary Authority of Singapore head speaks about Fed policy normalisation, China’s economic trials, global regulatory reforms, macro-prudential policy challenges and regional economic integration
Agustín Carstens on Fed policy, shadow banking and Mexico's economic strengths
Agustín Carstens, governor of the Bank of Mexico, speaks about the work of the IMF, tackling shadow banking and how Mexico has kept a strong economic position in the midst of the financial crisis.
Raghuram Rajan on the dangers of asset prices, policy spillovers and finance in India
Raghuram Rajan, governor of the Reserve Bank of India, speaks about the challenges facing emerging market central banks, spillovers and getting to know India’s new prime minister Narendra Modi.
Paul Collier on central bank leadership, flawed policy and SWFs in Africa
More African central banks are moving towards inflation targeting, but Paul Collier tells Tom Bowker they should not mindlessly follow Western policy and may need to live with volatile inflation.
Amando Tetangco on central bank policy, fund flows and financial inclusion
Central Bank of the Philippines governor tells Christopher Jeffery the country is well prepared for policy changes at major central banks and calls for more research on role of financial inclusion