Governance
Tunisia and France sign co-operation agreement
Central banks to share experiences in monetary policy, supervision, digital finance and inclusion
Latvia tightens AML framework
Rules on beneficial ownership, fake currency and cash forex transaction all amended
Bank of Italy confirms Panetta as senior deputy after clashes with government
Two new deputy governors also appointed after dispute with coalition government
Argentina’s push for central bank independence faces hurdles
Government sent bill to parliament to prohibit monetary financing but political support is elusive
ECB says Slovene draft law would harm central bank
Proposal is latest round in long-running political battle over bail-in of shareholders and creditors
Central banks must become more diverse – Carney
Improving diversity increases strength and reduces groupthink, BoE governor argues
Families of Liberian central bankers seek funds for legal defence
Some local media outlets allege deaths of central bank staff are linked to scandal
Cypriot president appoints new central bank governor
Current governor’s term will not be renewed after clashes with government
Namibian government proposes to cap its borrowing from central bank
Finance minister asks for five-fold increase to central bank’s capital to pay for new responsibilities
RBNZ announces members of new monetary policy committee
Four internal and three external MPC members will make monetary policy from May 8
Nigerian central bank cuts rates as governor’s future remains unclear
Pressures on emerging markets are major factor behind rate cut, MPC says
Latvia may replace regulator’s board several years early
Move comes as Latvian authorities try to respond to allegations of money-laundering
Irish finance minister seeks candidates for governor role
Senior civil servant seen as strong contender but has been criticised for pre-crisis optimism
IMF research supports creation of fiscal responsibility laws
Philippine example highlights flaws in “non-binding” ceiling on budget deficit, author says
DNB signs ‘responsible investment charter’
Managers of Dutch central bank funds must use environmental, social and governance criteria
Sri Lankan police arrest former deputy governor
Police make further round of arrests over allegations of insider dealing involving central bank
Trump nominates loyalist Stephen Moore for Fed board
“Donald Trump wanted to drain the swamp. The Fed is the swamp,” Moore says
Carolyn Rogers to take over as Basel Committee secretary-general
William Coen to step down this year after 20 years with the committee
People: Malpass emerges as sole candidate for World Bank president
Bank of England extends Martin Taylor’s time on financial policy committee