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Bank of Russia reports solid financial stability in 2011
Financial Stability Review paints good picture of Russian economy in 2011; details steps taken to ensure continued stability
IMF paper analyses situation in Togo
Researchers evaluate public investment surges, growth and debt sustainability in Togo; find very large increase in public investment would have positive macroeconomic effects in the long-run
Fed’s Duke discusses housing market recovery
Elizabeth Duke says strength of housing market is closely linked to economic recovery; talks about policy issues that may shape the availability of credit for home purchases
IMF paper studies credit growth in the Philippines
Research analyses determinants of credit growth and interest margins in the Philippines and Asia; finds factors such as higher growth and lower inflation reduce net interest margins
RBI advisory committee strikes note of concern
Minutes from Reserve Bank of India Technical Advisory Committee on Monetary Policy meeting show fears over global and domestic economic challenges
RBA minutes note ‘fragile’ global picture
Reserve Bank of Australia board discussed “fragile” sentiment surrounding global economic recovery and slow domestic growth when making most recent monetary policy decision
Hungary issues medieval gold florin coin series
National Bank of Hungary issues first in a series of medieval gold florin commemorative coins; both normal and piedfort versions available
European finance ministers agree on Basel III rules
Capital requirement regulations relaxed to allow unanimous support of regulations to implement Basel III; European Parliament negotiations next
Bank of Mauritius governor urges diversification
Rundheersing Bheenick says previous calls to find alternative markets fell on deaf ears; economy is operating below potential
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Mubarak tackles money laundering
Governor of Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency says preventing money laundering crimes and countering terrorism financing are high priorities for international society
Central Bank of Ireland’s McMahon lands at UK accountancy firm
Former head of financial institutions at Central Bank of Ireland appointed global head of bank regulation and restructuring at accountancy firm, Mazars
Chan highlights ‘strong business case’ for renminbi use
Norman Chan tells a conference in Tokyo that payments in renminbi can increase the efficiency of growing trade activity between Japan and China
SNB’s Jordan extols virtues of central bank co-operation
Thomas Jordan explains need for central banks to work together, especially in times of crisis; says foreign central banks accept minimum exchange rate is "justified"
National Bank of Ukraine publishes Encyclopaedia of Banking
First in a set of books explaining the banking system in Ukraine is released; series forms part of the celebrations of the central bank’s 20th anniversary
FDIC announces departure of general counsel
Michael Krimminger set to leave Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation later this month; joins Washington, DC law firm
IMF paper evaluates credit risk assessment methods
Working paper compares cumulative accuracy profile and receiver operating characteristic analysis methods for evaluating credit risk
US authorities finalise stress-testing guidance
Three federal banking agencies publish final guidance for large banks and stress community banks are not covered by the same requirements
Central Bank of Cyprus governor warns austerity is not enough
Panicos Demetriades calls on government to work alongside the central bank in getting the economy back on track; acknowledges impact the crisis in Greece is having on Cyprus
IMF paper investigates capital inflows relationships with other factors
IMF researchers study determinants and inter-relationships between capital inflows, financial development and domestic investment in developing countries
Norway’s Olsen advises banks to further strengthen capital ratios
Introducing the latest Financial Stability Report, governor of the Norges Bank urges banks to retain earnings to boost loss-absorbing capacity
ECB working paper studies MPC group size and voting rules
Researchers looking into the relationships between committee size and voting rules in monetary policy setting find in large committees, majority voting is likely to enhance policy outcomes
Asia regional FSB discusses deleveraging in Europe
Financial Stability Board Regional Consultative Group for Asia focuses on problems arising due to deleveraging of European financial institutions; also share thoughts on recent FSB initiatives
Lagarde hails Turkish reform success
Christine Lagarde completes first visit to Turkey since taking over as managing director at the IMF; praises progress in the country but says economy is now at "critical" juncture
Bank of Colombia rate-setters air inflation concerns
Board of directors unanimously left policy rate unchanged but discussion over inflationary pressures as revealed by minutes shows split over severity of threat