Articles by Catherine Snowdon
Peruvian president reappoints governor and chooses new board members
Julio Velarde retains governorship of the Central Bank of Peru; three university professors designated as board members
New president fires low-inflation champion Fundanga
Central Bank of Zambia governor Caleb Fundanga fired by new president; no replacement announced yet for governor praised for low inflation efforts
Liquidity provision focus for new international reform plan
New Centre for Economic Policy Research report puts forward reform plan; focuses on liquidity provision and calls for greater IMF powers
Mauritius to investigate interest rate ranking
Mauritius plans to challenge World Economic Forum report on interest rate spread ranking
BoE has 'space' to opt for more quantitative easing: deputy prime minister
Bank of England must independently decide on whether to introduce more quantitative easing, says deputy prime minister Nick Clegg; issues stark global economy warning
HKMA’s Chan happy with pace of renminbi internationalisation
Norman Chan accepting of need to test the offshore market with step by step internationalisation of renminbi; urges banks to get ready for trade using Chinese currency
UK ring fence poses legislative challenges
ICB stops short of asking for complete separation of retail arm from investment operations; how the government will legislate on the proposals is still unclear
The future of central banking: CB.com panel
Robert Pringle moderates a panel assessing the future of central banking in a post-financial crisis world
Kohn calls for improved transparency for all
Donald Kohn calls for more information from banks; notes “considerable” resources and effort put in by Bank of England to better understand the market
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
Riksbank told to improve on financial stability activities
Expert evaluation of monetary policy and work regarding financial stability leads to several key recommendations
Lithuania education programme gets under way: photos
Bank of Lithuania holds first educational seminar; session aimed at senior citizens
Interview: Jaime Caruana
Jaime Caruana, the general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, talks to Catherine Snowdon about the institution’s role in responding to the financial crisis
Venezuela’s Chavez orders diversification of reserves
Hugo Chavez has asked the central bank to repatriate gold reserves and diversify holdings amid “global crisis of capitalism”; controversial president also plotting to nationalise gold industry
Riksbank increases outreach efforts
The Riksbank is increasing surveillance of funding markets and interbank markets; talks intensify with domestic banks and other central banks
Bank Negara Malaysia deputy governor passes away
Mohd Razif bin Abd Kadir dies; served the central bank for 35 years
Last-minute US debt ceiling rise leaves world reeling
Debt ceiling deal will not restore investor confidence immediately; China still looking to diversify reserves away from dollar; credit ratings agencies cautiously affirm top ratings
South Korea follows through on gold purchase plans
South Korea buys $1.24 billion worth of gold; governor said in October 2010 that central bank was considering expanding gold holding
Former Estonian official advises prime minister before Helsinki move
Märten Ross takes up prime minister advisory role before joining as adviser to Bank of Finland’s monetary policy and research department
Iranian public votes on currency reform
Preliminary results show name of currency will change and four zeros will be removed from value
European Commission unleashes region-wide capital requirement proposal
Commission sets out plans to 'change the behaviour of the 8,000 banks that operate in Europe'; rules limit member states’ right to legislate on capital requirements
Renminbi will not be ready to join SDR in 2015: CentralBanking.com panel
Panellists tell Robert Pringle they believe 2015 will be an important year in the internationalisation of the renminbi; currency will not be included in reweighting of SDR
BIS must continue to evolve: Caruana
General manager, Jaime Caruana, says BIS must continue to adapt to a changing world; working to incorporate emerging economies effectively