Governance
Former PBoC governor and Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies
Leader praised by CCP and Hong Kong leaders for role in reforms and financial stability
Trump renews push to sack Fed governor Lisa Cook
White House formally notifies Cook of possible dismissal, and gives governor until August 26 to respond
Destry Damayanti tapped to serve as Bank Indonesia governor
Expert says nominee, who has served as BI deputy governor since 2019, will be viewed as a safe pick by markets
ECB succession race: Netherlands throws weight behind Knot
Former DNB governor receives official backing
Czech National Bank employee arrested for alleged theft
Long-time central banker accused of misappropriating tens of millions of koruna
Sarb governor outlines cautious stance on technological change
Kganyago sets out opportunities and risks of AI and stablecoins as Sarb marks 105th anniversary
CNB to create dedicated department to implement AI
Bank builds self-hosted capabilities to ensure data safety, with plans for hybrid solution
People: South Sudan’s president fires governor (again)
Plus: RBNZ appoints deputy board chair
Milei claims central bank reform will end 91 years of ‘looting’
Argentinian president’s proposals include core mandate on inflation and ban on monetary financing
Bank Indonesia governor resigns unexpectedly
Central bank cites personal reasons for Perry Warjiyo’s departure as independence concerns mount
People: ECB appoints head of directorate-general secretariat
Plus new appointments to lead oversight at the Central Bank of Ireland
Institutionalising change: the challenge for Argentina
Martín Redrado sets out what is needed for a meaningful and resilient new ‘charter’ for the Central Bank of Argentina
Nigeria’s president signs order to enhance virtual asset regulation
Central bank to chair ‘virtual assets council’ to help close regulatory gaps
Fed watchdog issues warning after Chinese espionage case
Inspector-general’s report comes after former board adviser jailed for more than three years
Fed will ‘follow the law’ and ‘the data’ – Warsh
Chair tells Congress his aim is to keep US central bank out of politics
MAS heralds progress on cutting carbon emissions
Central bank reports reductions in climate impact across its operations and investment portfolio
Japanese government stresses importance of BoJ independence
Ministers’ comments come after 10-year JGB yields spike to near 30-year highs
Rajan, King and Stein to head Warsh’s Fed task forces
Former governors among experts asked to help ‘advance the cause’ of US monetary policy
People: Peru’s president-elect asks governor to stay on
Plus: Irish central bank makes senior appointments
Kenyan president signs new central bank law
Amendment provides framework for institution to offer emergency liquidity assistance
Silvana Tenreyro named as IMF chief economist
Former BoE policy-maker has research background in international economics