Articles by Central Banking staff
Governors still lack immunity
Benchmarks data gives mixed picture on the protections officials can expect from criminal and civil actions
People: January to March 2026
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Independence lower where central banks face legal issues
Financial independence a bigger problem where central banks say law is inappropriately worded
Banknotes: January to March 2026
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Pensions and staff morale least likely to constitute staffing challenge
Degree of concern varies by size of central bank
Governance Benchmarks 2026 Charts
Take a deep dive into the Governance Benchmarks charts, which have just been released for 2026
Majority of central banks posted profit in last year
Largest share of profit-makers have no dividend sharing-contract with government
Half of central banks prohibit senior officials’ shareholdings
Minority of respondents working to adopt other internal policies
Non-executive directors earn five times less than governors
NEDs work an average of 14 hours weekly, Governance Benchmarks 2026 find
Boards with salary-setting duties have largest membership
Greatest number of non-execs appointed by government
Roughly 40% of central banks lack a monetary policy committee
Governing boards remain widely responsible for setting overall strategy