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Central bank officials criticise Israel's Klein
A report claims that the Bank of Israel has been shaken recently by an internal crisis which saw governor David Klein presented with a growing list of complaints from department heads.
UAE central bank to upgrade UAESWITCH
The UAE Central Bank has announced the signing of a contract with S2 Systems to upgrade the UAESWITCH system.
Japan's PM says economy seeing 'bright signs'
Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi said on Monday at his New Year's news conference that the country was finally emerging from its prolonged slowdown.
Fed's Ferguson on lessons from productivity booms
In a speech on 'Lessons from Past Productivity Booms' given on 4 January, Roger Ferguson of the Federal Reserve said that there are signs that the impetus behind much of the recent robust gains in U.S. productivity will remain for some years.
Bernanke on central bank communication 'Fedspeak'
In a speech on 'Fedspeak' given on 3 January, Ben Bernanke of the Federal Reserve said the Fed could improve the US economy's performance by finding ways to make its objectives and thinking clearer.
Greenspan on risk and uncertainty in mon policy
In a speech on "Risk and Uncertainty in Monetary Policy" Alan Greenspan described monetary policy is an "especially humbling" activity. He also defended his tenure as Fed chief.
Reddy on financial sector globalisation in India
Dr Y.V.Reddy, governor of the Reserve bank of India, talks about financial sector globalisation at the Twenty-Fifth Bank Economists' Conference held in Mumbai.
Mosul Central Bank rebuilding begins
Work has begun to rebuild Mosul Central Bank, destroyed in the Iraq war.
Knight gives observations of market discipline
Malcolm D.Knight, General Manager of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), delivered a speech giving his three observations on market discipline at the BIS-Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Conference on market discipline.
Roth on the Swiss economy and monetary policy
Jean-Pierre Roth, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank discussed economic activity and monetary policy in his introductory remarks at the end-of-year media news conference held in Zurich.
Peter Nicholl on progress and partnerhip in BiH
Peter Nicholl, governor of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina talks about progress and partnership in the Bosnia and Herzegovina economy at the second annual business conference held in London.
Greenspan on widened trade deficit
Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve talks before the World Affairs Council of greater Dallas about the wider trade deficit of recent years, in the context of a prolonged bout of job loss in the United States.
RBA reseach paper on the Phillips curve
The Reserve bank of Australia has issued a research discussion paper on the real-time forecasting performance of the Phillips curve.
Drink-driving Duisenberg faces fine
Wim Duisenberg, the former president of the European Central Bank, tested two times over the legal limit when stopped by Amsterdam police for a breathalyser test. He is now due to appear in court.
Russia's new attack on money-laundering
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation is working on an 'early warning system' against money-laundering.
Bank of England falls prey to e-mail hoax
Hundreds of thousands of hoax e-mails have bounced back to the Bank of England. The e-mail asks recipients to download an attachment confirmed to hold a virus.
BoE in court over handling of BCCI
The Bank of England finds itself in court over its handling of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International, which collapsed in 1991. But journalists should think twice before waxing self-righteous and indignant.
Greenspan congratulated for good year's work
Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve and his colleagues havebeen praised for their work in 2003 by private economists in a survey.
Former deputy governor of BoE knighted
David Clementi, former deputy governor of the Bank of England has been awarded a knighthood on the New Year honours list.
ECB recieves a letter bomb
A letter bomb sent to Jean-Claude Trichet, president of the European Central Bank has been discovered in the ECB mail room. An Italian anarchist group is suspected of sending it.
Yam reviews financial stability arrangements
In his weekely web column, Joseph Yam, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority reviews how the HKMA monitors financial stability through its new regular "Financial Stability Report".
Hong Kong measures its banking supervision
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released its annual assessment as to how how well local banks are meeting the Banking Code. According to the HKMA Hong Kong banks are nearly fully compliant.
FMC on the Bush Fed, capital flows & Beige Book
The Financial Markets Centre, an independent non-profit reserach centre which studies the work of the Federal Reserve has released three new papers, on the Fed during the "Bush II" era, the impact of the US capital account deficit, and an analysis of the…