Governance
Eurozone needs to take more risk, says Bank of Portugal governor
Centeno says lack of investment is handicapping growth
Why Bank Negara avoided ‘a confrontational approach’ on 1MDB fraud
Veteran governor says being more outspoken would have damaged the central bank
IMF cuts fees amid high rates and record borrowing
Fund judges its capital to be strong enough to allow more generous approach
Obituary: Tito Mboweni, 1959–2024
Sarb’s first black governor championed inflation targeting with “sharp wit”
Malaysia’s Zeti on the key skills needed to be a successful central banker
The Bank Negara veteran speaks about leadership skills, lessons from the AFC and 1MDB crises, her scepticism of inflation targeting, and how the Asia School of Business' masters synthesises theory with practical realities
ECB stands firm on fining banks over climate risks
Board member says lenders could pay daily penalties for not addressing environmental concerns
National Bank of Romania renews veteran governor’s tenure
Mugur Isărescu, who has headed bank for more than 30 years, appointed to new five-year term
RBA bars two banks from private briefings after leaks
Incidents raise concerns over practice of holding off-the-record briefings with market participants
Libya’s parliament approves central bank compromise deal
Path now set for appointments of governor, deputy governor and board of directors
Libya’s rival factions nominate new central bank governor
Appointment under compromise agreement still has to be approved by parliament aligned with eastern forces
Libyan factions agree compromise over central bank leadership
UN mission mediated talks after former governor fled
Central Bank of Liberia set for reform as IMF approves funding
Damning audit report leaves acting governor with a lengthy to-do list
Riksbank to receive $2.46bn from Swedish government
Capital injection will put central bank just above minimum equity level required by law
People: IMF appoints general counsel
Bank of Russia names new monetary policy head; Rob Brand becomes DNB’s chief investment officer
Alpana Killawala on communications under six governors at the RBI
The former RBI comms chief speaks about the importance of strategic communications, courting the media, open mouth operations and altering a governor’s ‘rock star’ image
IMF staff propose updated ‘new arrangements to borrow’
Fund’s second line of defence is already being scaled back under quota reforms
OIG says Bostic violated Fed’s rules and policies
Atlanta Fed president created “appearance of acting on confidential FOMC information”
Trinidad opposition leader calls for inquiry into central bank
CBTT accused of “cooking the books” with government over discrepancy in public accounts
Lebanese authorities arrest former central bank governor
Riad Salameh detained in Beirut over allegations of embezzlement
Minister nominated as Bank of Spain governor
Opposition says appointment of José Luis Escrivá would throw bank’s independence into question
People: Bundesbank appoints Mauderer as vice-president
Former prosecutor joins Dutch central bank’s supervisory board
The post-Archegos risk model rebuild begins… slowly
Following regulatory prodding, banks start to overhaul counterparty risk models. A flurry of new research on the topic may aid the effort
People: Lula nominates ally Galípolo as Brazilian governor
BIS appoints Franks Smets to senior economics role
All eyes on the Fed
The US central bank faces a challenging path to fulfil its mandated goals