Articles by Dan Hardie
Dombrovskis replaces Hill in leading work on Capital Markets Union
Britain’s European finance commissioner resigns following referendum to be replaced by former Latvian PM; political timetable likely to delay further integration moves, analyst says
Europe’s regulatory challenges seen increasing in wake of ‘Brexit’
The UK’s possible departure from the European Union could intensify regulatory problems in region, one analyst says; Mifid and European Banking Authority may be key areas of concern
Succession in doubt at Malta's central bank as deputy withdraws from consideration
Maltese deputy governor formally asks not to be considered as next governor following corruption allegations; prime minister’s office says current governor will step down by July 1
German Constitutional Court rules in favour of ECB programme
Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court rules ECB may undertake outright monetary transactions, but sets strict conditions to be monitored by the German government
Malta’s deputy governor denies corruption allegations
Deputy governor of Malta’s central bank strongly denies allegations of bribe-taking and issues defamation writs; no official announcement on next governor, due to be appointed on July 1
ECB bulletin article criticises EU fiscal arrangements
The eurozone's fiscal arrangements are "vague", article in the ECB’s latest economic bulletin says; criticises Commission's proposed fiscal metrics and calls for single eurozone treasury
Oil price falls may have negative effects on global economy, ECB warns
Falling oil prices may negatively affect global GDP growth and could threaten financial stability across emerging markets, ECB bulletin says; demand not supply now main pressure on prices
Hungarian governor launches lawsuit against politician
Hungary's governor launches defamation lawsuit against Socialist law-maker over alleged accusations of misuse of central bank funds by foundations
Nigerian central bank disburses $600m to power sector in 15 months
Nigeria central bank aid to the country’s electricity sector supplied in the form of loans and grants
Draghi policy announcement notable for its absences
ECB president announces slight upward revision in ECB's eurozone growth and inflation predictions, but does not unveil any new financing policies for Greece
Hungarian central bank plans offices in New York, Buenos Aires and Beirut
Hungarian central bank formally opens Paris office; bank also runs Hamburg and Rome offices and plans to open more in New York, Buenos Aires and Beirut
Somalian central bank gains support from IMF and World Bank
Central Bank of Somalia is backed by international financial institutions in its efforts to upgrade its technical capacities, and improve supervision of its banks and money-transfer businesses
Bank of Italy puts archive of annual reports online
Central bank includes all annual reports dating back to 1895, giving insights into many periods of instability over the last century
Same factors can have different effects on bank risk profiles, ECB staff say
Factors that increase default risk for large and complex eurozone banks can decrease it for smaller banks, ECB staff say; results are based on new model of bank risk
Secrecy over MNB funds sparks constitutional dispute
Unanswered questions over the use of Hungarian central bank funds have led to a series of legal and constitutional battles
ECB governing council welcomes markets' increased risk appetite
Governing council members happy with increased risk appetite in eurozone and global markets, minutes show; worried by slow pace of structural reform and no clear trend of rising inflation
Germany needs structural surplus, Weidmann says
Bundesbank president counters arguments Germans are saving too much; says treatment of eurozone sovereigns must change, at odds with Bank of Italy governor
EBA sees stability risk in Commission ratings proposal
European Banking Authority criticises Commission’s proposals on use of credit ratings’ agencies judgements by regulators; amendments would ‘increase risk to financial stability’, it says
ECB to conduct comprehensive assessment of four more banks
European Central Bank is assessing four banks it may come to directly supervise; supervision fees charged to European banks set to rise over 45% in 2016
Italian governor criticises bank resolution rules
Bank of Italy governor Visco says BRRD and European Commission policy may increase risk of financial instability
ECB scraps production of €500 note citing concern over illicit activities
The European Central Bank will stop producing the €500 note over concerns it facilitates criminal activities; move does not aim to increase the effectiveness of monetary policy, spokesman says
Liberia appoints board member as new governor
Liberian president appoints Milton Weeks to lead central bank; new appointee was commercial banker and investment adviser
EBA publishes first complete list of European O-SIIs
European Banking Authority publishes first full list of other systemically important institutions in Europe; some national supervisors make more use of discretion than others
Constâncio points to systemic risk from investment funds
ECB vice-president Vítor Constâncio says increased size and risk-taking by under-regulated investment funds call for new powers for regulators