Articles by Catherine Snowdon
Bank of Finland snaps up ousted Estonian deputy governor
Märten Ross becomes adviser to the Bank of Finland’s monetary policy and research department in the area of the international economy and economic policy
Helaba withdrawal hints at 'fundamental value' in stress test results, says analyst
German bank Helaba’s withdrawal from the European stress-testing process indicates there could be 'fundamental value' in the results, an analyst says
UK abandons plan to end cheque use
Method of payment will exist for “as long as customers” need, says Payments Council
Sudan relinquishes control of financial system in the South
Measures to relinquish control of southern financial system following independence declaration of South State
European stress tests not complete; EBA’s Enria
European Banking Authority chief says speculation on results of European stress test are “completely unfounded”
Regulation reform dominates British Bankers’ Association conference
Regulatory reform causing concern for all involved; any changes made must be the right ones, say speakers at the BBA Annual International Banking Conference
BIS Annual Report highlights action needed in key global economies
General theme of Annual Report is of slow global recovery; the United Kingdom, the United States and China all pinpointed for action
Lithuania plans public education programme
Central bank in discussions with banks and ministry of finance to provide public education programme; central bank governor sees vital importance in the endeavours
Draghi's fate in European Council’s hands
European Council set to decide on nomination of Mario Draghi for ECB presidency; Lorenzo Bini Smaghi yet to announce decision regarding position on executive board
Panellists' ‘shock’ at lack of investigation of BoE failings
Panellists giving evidence to the Treasury Committee expressed shock at absence of high-level investigation into the Bank of England’s actions in the financial crisis
Reserve Bank of India deputy governor retires
Shyamala Gopinath retires as deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India; two new executive directors announced
Government representative quits Costa Rica’s board
Government representative on central bank board resigns; leaves body without power to make decisions on foreign exchange policy
British bankers disagree over ring-fencing
Controversial proposals for reform of UK banking system spark dispute among representatives of ‘big four’ banks; disagree over ring-fencing option
Bafin chairman pans European Banking Authority stress tests
European Union’s bank stress standards lack “legitimacy”, according to top German regulator
Gold holdings 'useless': CentralBanking.com panellist
Gold holdings are “useless” and a “remnant from the past”, according to Michael Hart, head of FX strategy at Roubini Global Economics
Reserve managers must reconsider strategies: CentralBanking.com panel
Central bank reserve managers must think about diversification to better prepare for future crises, panellists say
Talk of restructuring worsened turmoil: Bini Smaghi
ECB executive board member blames inability of securities market programme to curb investor fears on renewed talk of restructuring; tells Central Banking Greece should have sought help sooner
Lending and investment operations split in Kuwait
Kuwait asks investment firms to apply for separate licences for lending and investment operations; mirrors “ring-fencing” in the United Kingdom
Bini Smaghi: Greece not our responsibility if it defaults
Executive board member tells Central Banking Greece's fate is in its hands; reprofiling dismissed on grounds that it would have "all implications" of a default
OECD and South Africa to set up first African sovereign debt management centre
New centre will train African government officials in managing sovereign debt and set up a government debt database for the region
Ireland clears way for greater central bank power
New Bill allows central bank to step in when banks are “failing or likely to fail”; will be able to shift assets to other institutions or replace management at a troubled bank
UK financial markets and policies under fire
Parliamentary hearings attack the Bank of England set-up, financial stability reform and commission proposals
Selection process gets underway to find next IMF managing director
Nomination period commences; managing director will be chosen by executive board before the end of June; decision will be made “without geographical preferences”
Malaysia announces new banknotes and coins for 2012
Bank Negara Malaysia to issue new banknotes and coins; design will be “distinctively Malaysia”