Andras Simor
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Hungarian central bank may face police investigation
Reported police investigation follows State Audit Office allegations of unlawful behaviour at the central bank, including passing 'secrets' to the IMF
Hungarian central bank accused of illegal data transfer
Rift between National Bank of Hungary and the State Audit Office widens amid accusations of ‘unlawful' communication with the IMF and poor management of banknote company
Hungarian governor publishes open letter in spat with audit office
András Simor publishes letter after state audit office 'transgresses its authority' in a study into monetary policy
Hungary defies IMF to cut rates again
Central bank cuts rates in six consecutive meetings, despite IMF warning that inflation is not well contained and looser policy will do little to boost the economy
Outgoing Hungarian governor fighting a losing battle on monetary council
Central bank governor and deputies outvoted on interest rate decision for fifth successive meeting; government minister tipped to be appointed next governor
Hungarian governor slams government’s economic policies
András Simor says economic recovery in Hungary will require fiscal discipline, higher bank lending and price stability – and the government is failing at all three
Hungary rejects leaked conditions for IMF programme
Viktor Orbán says Hungary will not comply with requirements for IMF-EU programme; leaked list includes elimination of controversial transaction tax applied to National Bank of Hungary
Latest amendments to Hungarian central bank law appease IMF
Hungarian government publishes letter from Christine Lagarde which gives controversial law the go ahead; says IMF is ready to begin talks about financial aid once law is passed
Hungary proposes amendments to troublesome central bank law
Hungarian government puts forward amendments to widely criticised central bank law; discussions with concerned international bodies including the ECB and IMF are 'ongoing'
European Commission pursues Hungarian central bank independence issue
European Commission welcomes Hungarian promise to change legislation affecting the independence of the central bank, but wants to see more details
Central Bank of Hungary governor offers to give up salary
Andras Simor attempts to ease conflict with government; desperate for the country not to lose ability to negotiate with International Monetary Fund over emergency funding
National Bank of Hungary takes swipe at government
Central bank rejects cabinet selection of official to attend meetings on foreign currency loan problems in Hungary; sign of continued poor relationship
Hungarian governor requests meeting to discuss loans
Andras Simor wants to discuss ways to help Hungarians struggling under the burden of loans; asked to share ideas on financial stability with prime minister
Hungary’s Simor under fire over financial loss
National Bank of Hungary governor András Simor defends management record after predecessor criticises $224 million loss
Tensions ease in Hungary: reports
Members of Monetary Council say tensions are easing between government and central bank
Hungary selects final two external rate-setters
Hungarian parliament selects two external rate-setters to National Bank of Hungary’s Monetary Council, taking it to full capacity
Budapest wrests control to name external rate-setters
Hungarian lawmakers pass amendment to central bank law giving parliamentary committee right to appoint all four of external rate-setters on seven-strong Monetary Council
Budapest can muscle in on rate-setting council, but will not control policy: Simor
National Bank of Hungary governor András Simor says even if the Hungarian government gets its way on the appointment of external rate-setters, appointees will have deliver on the central bank’s goals
Budapest sets sights on Hungary’s rate-setting council
Hungarian government seeks amendment giving a parliamentary committee full control over majority of appointments to central bank’s Monetary Council
Hungary’s Simor asks for independence to be written in statute: reports
National Bank of Hungary governor András Simor reportedly asks lawmakers to put central bank independence in constitution as controversial pay cut takes effect