Articles by Dan Hardie
Czech central bank raises interest rates for first time in nine years
Legacy of currency defence may cause future problems, analyst argues
Eurozone’s demographics will continue to push interest rates down – paper
Structural policies will take time to reverse impact of adverse demographics, researchers say
Bank of Russia removes licensing powers from regional offices
Observers differ over the effectiveness of the central bank’s efforts to clean up the banking system
Major issues on Greek debt still need resolution, analysts say
Deal between European partners and IMF will still face many difficulties, even after German elections, observers warn
Ukrainian central bank bars PwC from further audits
NBU says firm verified “misrepresented information”, but PwC denies charge
IMF continues building up Somali central bank
Planned currency reform should give the central bank the ability to implement monetary policy
European Commission approves Monte dei Paschi recapitalisation
Move to reimburse investors should remove key political obstacle
Sierra Leonean president nominates new governor
Former governor resigned to contest next presidential elections, reports say
EC must address concerns over state aid – ECB’s Angeloni
ECB supervisor says Italian aid to Intesa raises serious questions
Commission’s CCP powers ‘might not lead to exodus from UK’
US regulation of CCPs provides a “plausible template” for the eurozone, says commentator
European supervisory authorities set out AML-CFT guidelines
Document spells out methods for implementing “risk-based approach”
Ukrainian central bank calls for $1.5 billion more capital for PrivatBank
National Bank of Ukraine says forensic auditor will report in September
ECB requests powers to regulate CCPs
Brexit heightens concern over importance of central counterparties
ECB buys €500 million worth of renminbi for forex reserves
Belgian central bank also announces purchase of Chinese currency, plus South Korean won
Cross-border deposit insurance would not be unfair – ECB article
Contributions to scheme should be on the basis of risk, researchers argue
Swedish clearing system puts infrastructure at risk – Riksbank
“Inflexible” system could damage the conduct of monetary policy, the Swedish central bank says; banks should consider other options
ECB approves resolution of Spanish bank
Santander set to raise €7 billion to cover capital shortfall at Banco Popular Español
Thai central bank sets out timeline for forex reforms
Some regulations are “obsolete”, Thai governor says
Dombrovskis praises idea of bundling European sovereign bonds
European Commission is “closely following” work on designing new instruments
EBA calls for reform of its funding and governance
Funding shortfalls are “unreasonable”, Enria says; some governance arrangements are “overly cumbersome”
European institutions agree vote on securitisation programme
Council of ministers and lawmakers will vote in the coming weeks
Bulgarian financial system still faces risks – IMF report
Financial safety net presents “important challenges”, despite reform efforts, IMF staff say
People: Maltese deputy resigns; India and Macedonia seek new deputies
Alfred Mifsud resigns from Central Bank of Malta following civil dispute with former partner; India and Macedonia advertise for senior officials; and more
Lebanese government reappoints Salameh as governor
Governor will face considerable pressures from political factions and the refugee crisis