Corruption allegations
Argentine court drops charges against governor
Former governor Alejandro Vanoli and other officials cleared in dollar futures scandal
US sanctions billionaire accused of targeting Ukrainian central bank
Kolomoisky barred from US as former NBU governor calls for him to be charged over alleged $5.5bn theft
Central Bank of Argentina calls for investigation of IMF agreement
Fund granted South American economy over $57 billion in 2018, its largest-ever package
Ugandan governor given fifth term following national election
Uncertainty surrounds timing of Mutebile’s return to office, as deputy steps in at latest MPC meeting
New Nicaragua law may isolate local banks
Law could require domestic banks to maintain accounts of people under sanctions
Corruption in Aruba is increasing, central bank survey shows
Citizens believe government has “no real will” to fight corruption and may benefit from it
Colombian president sparks controversy with central bank appointments
Opposition senator claims choice of board members shows nepotism and state capture
Lebanese governor accused of neglect of duty by judge
Governor may be questioned in Switzerland over alleged money laundering
Swiss authorities confirm investigation of Lebanon’s central bank
Attorney-general’s office confirms probe into alleged “money laundering and embezzlement” at CBL
Lebanese central bank chief denies ‘Ponzi scheme’
Salameh denies corruption and mismanagement charges, and says currency must float
Maltese ex-finance minister becomes governor despite political dispute
Opposition alleges Edward Scicluna is “bad choice” but Labour government dismisses claims
Lebanese parliament demands central bank audit
Lawmakers say vote overrules banking secrecy laws and central bank must release documents
Forensic auditors walk out of Lebanese central bank
Finance minister says central blank blocked audit as president stresses investigation must continue
Malta appoints finance minister as new governor
Edward Scicluna to replace Mario Vella, who will oversee economic relations with the UK
Lebanese central bank ‘has not handed over audit documents’
Media reports say embattled central bank has not provided basic data on transactions
Regulators fine Goldman $2.9 billion over 1MDB
DoJ says bribes were largest it had discovered, as UK regulators fine US bank $126 million
Ukrainian deputy governor publicly criticises central bank
Governor effectively takes responsibility for banking supervision away from leading reformer
Ukrainian governor denies wanting to force deputies out
Shevchenko says reprimand was over communications, but observers warn of political pressure
Ukrainian central bank council reprimands deputy governors
Vote puts pressure on Rozhkova and Sologub to quit central bank in latest move against reformers
Ukrainian governor defends key banking reform
Shevchenko tells court deposit guarantees must stay independent to safeguard banking reforms
Mexican governor and president clash over loan allegations
Díaz de Leon says controversial loan decision was made before he headed development bank
Liberian court acquits all defendants in central bank trial
Judge strongly criticises decision to try former governor who president accused of corruption
IMF staff present details of Afghan deal
Proposed deal does not mention controversy over suspensions of central bank officials
Liberia puts central bank board members on trial
Former governor and board members are latest to face charges over allegedly missing banknotes