Governance
Tunisia’s prime minister requests replacement of governor
Country is grappling with high inflation, rising public debt and dwindling reserves
Court orders former Sri Lankan governor to report to police
Former governor’s son-in-law arrested over allegations of central bank insider dealing
Saudis deposit $3 billion to build up Yemeni central bank
Saudis are also training central bank staff, and say US and UK are supporting capacity-building
Central Bank of Malta seeks closer ties with North Africa
Malta is well-placed to link the north and south sides of the Mediterranean, says board director Philomena Meli
Yellen to join former Fed colleagues at Brookings
Janet Yellen returns to her research roots with position at Brookings Institution
Riksbank renews its website to address user demands
New design preserves original structure, but makes the most demanded content more accessible
People: FCA creates Brexit role; new Uzbek deputy
UK FCA creates new senior role to oversee Brexit work; Adham Islamov joins Central Bank of Uzbekistan; Swedish and French regulators join Esma board
Taiwan deputy nominated as next governor
Yang Chin-long seen as likely to follow the monetary policy stance of his predecessor, Perng Fai-nan
Ireland nominates Lane for ECB vice-presidency
Irish governor has a track record as academic economist and senior ESRB figure
People: Vlieghe gets second term at BoE; ECB appoints directors
Group of central banks promoting the goals of the Paris agreement on climate change appoints first chairman; and more
Obituary: William McDonough (1934–2018)
The former New York Fed president helped avert several crises during his time in office
Sri Lankan inquiry says former governor may have acted criminally
Finance minister may have been “corrupt” and deputy governors were "negligent”, report says
Central Banking Awards: Ireland recognised for transparency
Central Bank of Ireland, Bank of Lithuania and BlackRock win awards
Spain’s de Guindos moves closer to ECB vice-presidency
Spain enjoys good relations with Germany, and lacks a top position in the EU
People: US Senate confirms Powell as new Fed chair
PBoC’s Zhou Xiaochuan not included in key advisory body; Buhari set to appoint new deputy governor at CBN
Delayed restructuring prompts strike action at Central Bank of Cyprus
Cypriot central bank staff strike over lack of communication from senior management on restructuring plans; former governor fears independence is under threat
Goodfriend’s economic views challenged by US senators
Nominee to Fed’s board criticised the dual mandate of low inflation and unemployment in the past
Central Banking Awards: BoE a leader in fintech
Awards go to the Bank of England, Vizor, Lanqart and Openlink for their innovative work