Governance
Saudi Arabia confirms $2 billion transfer to Yemen’s central bank
Yemeni government said to demand payment of all revenues to Aden-based central bank as famine and war continue
Populism challenges central banking independence, Bruegel says
Brussels-based think-tank gathers various works on the matter; overdue debates on inflation targeting could open
China picks Yi Gang to lead PBoC
US-trained Yi is viewed as a pro-market reformist, who has worked under his mentor Zhou Xiaochuan for two decades
China to merge regulators and expand central bank’s role
The PBoC will gain key powers from the regulatory commissions and report to the key committee
PBoC set for new governor
President Xi Jinping’s adviser Liu He widely expected to be named next PBoC governor
Yakiv Smolii confirmed as Ukrainian governor
Interim governor voted in as permanent head after 10 months
Ukraine’s MPC concerned over inflationary pressures – minutes
First published minutes show currency worries as deadlock blocks vote on governor
Latvian governor barred from entering central bank
Deputy governor effectively in charge as governor banned during bribery investigation
People: ECB clears way for de Guindos
Governing council says it has “no objection” to the Spanish candidate; Bank of England’s David Thorburn resigns; RBNZ gains a board member
No consensus on targets at gender balance index launch
Policymakers and economists discuss the gender imbalance within public financial institutions as central banks fall short
Latvian governor unable to attend ECB meeting due to corruption inquiry
Parliament will debate governor’s continuation in role this week
ECB largely supports Commission’s proposals for ESRB
ECB president would become ex officio head of systemic risk body
Malaysia central bank dismisses concerns over government cash handout
BNM says cash handout idea was “first mooted” by its board, dismissing the suggestion it was designed to “tempt” the Malaysian people
ANC shelves Sarb nationalisation plan
South African Reserve Bank safe from ownership restructuring for now, as ruling party takes time to consult with other members of the ANC and “key stakeholders”
People: South Korea’s Juyeol Lee nominated for new term
South Korean president nominates Lee for fresh four-year term; SNB’s Wiedmer steps down; State Bank of Vietnam appoints new banking supervisors
Economics profession needs women – San Fran Fed director
Economics facing crisis as policy continues to be made by men, says research director; young female economists should consider male counterparts as role models too
Central bankers must leave their ‘ivory towers’ – South African governor
Popular support is needed, says Central Banking’s governor of the year
Indonesian deputy nominated for governor’s role
Perry Warjiyo needs confirmation by lawmakers
RBNZ deputy governor calls for move to ‘dual reporting’
“Sometimes unclear” how banks reach their risk weightings, Bascand says