Governance
Brash speech criticised by Maori MP
Former Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Don Brash, now leader of the National Party, has been criticised by Georgina te Heuheu, the party's only Maori MP, for a speech she described as "Maori bashing".
Howard Dean calls Greenspan a political burden
US Democratic presidential contender Howard Dean said on Friday 23 January that Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan had become too political and should be replaced.
Kazakhstan appoints new central bank chief
Kazakhstan's parliament on Monday 26 January approved Anvar Saidenov, 43, as the new head of the former Soviet Republic's central bank.
RBA's Macfarlane awarded top Australia Day honour
Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Ian Macfarlane was awarded Australia's highest honour this week in a list published each year on Australia Day.
Bank of Israel ranks No.1 on pay increases
For the fourth year in a row the Bank of Israel topped a list of government bodies with overpaid employees, according to the Finance Ministry's Wage Report for 2002.
IMF deputy Sugisaki returns to Japan
IMF deputy managing director Shigemitsu Sugisaki, 62, is leaving his post. He was joined at a farewell dinner in Washington by some former colleagues, including Stanley Fischer.
Duisenberg fined in drink driving case
Wim Duisenberg, the former president of the European Central Bank, has been fined EUR300 for drink driving after being breathalysed before Christmas.
Bank of Canada appoints Godin as adviser
The Bank of Canada has announced the appointment of Pierre Godin to the position of adviser. The appointment is for an 18-month period and Mr Godin will be joining the Bank in mid-March.
Nigeria appoints new deputy governor
Tunde Lemo has been appointed as a deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria by President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Ex RBA governor hits on 'scandalous' salaries
Bernie Fraser, the former governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has taken a swipe at executive pay levels.
Argentina mixes bank notes with musical notes
The central bank of Argentina has introduced a novel feature by offering people the chance to listen to music while browsing its revamped website.
King on the ball as usual
Mervyn King paid a visit on Tuesday 20 January to Villa Park, home of his beloved Aston Villa football club, telling a business lunch he had always wanted to perform at Villa Park and now was his chance.
Poland to name new monetary council members
Membership of the Polish central bank's Monetary Policy Council is up for renewal in January and February with suggestions that the ruling coalition is attempting to stack the Council in its favour.
Gerashchenko enters Russian presidential race
Nine candidates, including former Central Bank chief Viktor Gerashchenko, have met a year-end deadline to register to run against President Vladimir Putin in Russia's March presidential election.
Court rejects plea to prosecute BSP chief
The Supreme Court in the Philippines has denied "with finality" a petition to prosecute central bank governor Rafael Buenaventura and several central bank officials for the closure of medium-sized Urban Bank in 2000.
Bank of Israel's Klein to petition on salaries
Governor David Klein of the Bank of Israel has announced he intends to petition the High Court against a decision to intervene in salary terms and other benefits awarded to employees of the bank.
Norges Bank executive director gets IMF move
Norges Bank Executive Director Jon Solheim is to take office as executive director for the Nordic-Baltic countries at the IMF in Washington.
Billie Jean, or is it Mervyn King?
The surname King will forever be remembered by tennis fans - but Bank of England governor Mervyn King is also a player we hear, as well as a darts fan.
Medina favorite for Bank of Israel post
Still with the Bank of Israel, it was reported that the chances of Victor Medina becoming central bank governor in January 2005 have increased after Prime Minister Ariel Sharon dropped his objections.
Zeti wins top honours as central banker
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz is The Banker's choice as the central bank governor for 2004.
New York Fed names five vice presidents
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has announced that its board of directors has approved the promotion of five vice presidents.
Indonesian police to question Sabirin
Police in Indonesia plan to question former central bank governor Syahril Sabirin next week in connection with a corruption case.
Tunisia's Daouas 'called to other functions'
The governor of Tunisia's central bank, Mohamed Daouas, was dismissed on Wednesday 14 January, the official news agency reported.
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.