Riksbank’s new stability chief resigns after less than a week
Henrik Braconier says he regrets stepping down from his former role
Henrik Braconier took up his position as the new head of financial stability at Sveriges Riksbank on Monday, October 2. But by Thursday, he had resigned.
This surprising turn of events traces back to July, when Braconier agreed to move from the Swedish financial supervisor, Finansinspektionen (FI), where he was chief economist, to take up the Riksbank job.
“It wasn’t an easy decision because my previous job was clearly very interesting as well. So I started to think about what I wanted to do
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Printing this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Copying this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com
More on People
Former head of PBoC’s digital currency arm under investigation
Probe comes after Beijing launched a three-month anti-graft inspection
ECB staff speak out against changes to internal survey
“Dignity at work” survey to be followed up later, central bank says
IMF appoints Georgieva for a second term
Unilateral decision comes three years after “Doing Business” controversy
New Zimbabwe governor introduces ‘gold-backed’ currency
Adoption of sixth new currency in 18 years is “chaotic”, media reports
People: January to March 2024
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
People: Sveriges Riksbank appoints new deputy governor
BIS replaces general counsel, SNB announces new head of communications
South Africa reappoints Kganyago and top executives
Mampho Modise to replace Kuben Naidoo as central bank’s deputy governor
Chinese authorities reshuffle monetary policy committee
Four new members include securities regulator, PBoC deputy governor and two academics
Most read
- ECB staff speak out against changes to internal survey
- Central bank of the year: Central Bank of Brazil
- French president calls for expanded ECB mandate