Governance
Bank of Spain announces plans to upgrade governance
Reforms will improve communications, change internal regulation, bank says
BIS shifts strategy ahead of 100th anniversary
‘BIS 100’ aims for resilience in complex environment, as bank sets new income record
Russia rates decision shows Nabiullina ‘in a good position’
Analyst says governor’s warning of fiscal policy’s inflationary risks illustrates Putin’s reliance on her
People: New governors in Croatia and Iraq
Ante Žigman takes charge in Zagreb and Nizar Nasser Hussein takes over in Baghdad
Obituary: Alan Greenspan, 1926–2026
The crisis-fighting ‘maestro’ admitted there had been a ‘flaw’ in his worldview after the events of 2008
Alan Greenspan dies at 100
Fed chair presided over lengthy period of growth, but his legacy came under fire following GFC
Jim Bullard on Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC and Fed independence
The Federal Reserve veteran speaks with Christopher Jeffery about Iran and the US economy, the ‘good' AI bubble, cutting the Fed’s balance sheet and staff, and the need to clarify swap rules and recapitalise the regional Feds
Understand technology to gain digital sovereignty – panel
Avoid vendor lock-ins and prioritise critical functions in governance strategy, experts say
People moves: Adrian to step down from IMF
Plus senior appointments in Belgium and Botswana
BCB financial autonomy bill advances through Senate committee
Legislation first proposed in 2023 would give Brazil’s central bank full control over its budget
People: April to June 2026
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Indonesia amends law to expand BI’s growth focus
Rupiah hits new low as lawmakers are given greater oversight over central bank
Powell lauded for independence fight
Economists discuss former Fed chief’s performance on monetary policy and communications
Yellen draws lessons from an age of extremes
Ex-chair calls on Fed to look through supply shocks, supervise pre-emptively and defend its independence
Orbán ordered Ukrainian gold and cash seizure – report
Investigation suggests Hungary’s ex-premier sought to use bank assets as bargaining chip for oil
Central Bank of Nigeria announces high-level reshuffle
Four deputy governors take on new portfolios
Powell makes renewed case for Fed independence
Former chair invokes presidents Kennedy and Adams in plea for institutional autonomy to be respected
Tensions between Banrep and government ease before elections
Recent ruling by Colombian court further enhances central bank’s independence
Behind the scenes of the Bundesbank’s capacity-building programme
A multi-year effort has helped shore up expertise at West Balkan central banks. Will African and former-CIS institutions be equally responsive to Eurosystem technical assistance?
Podcast: AI accountability in central banks
Transparency and explainability thresholds rise with risk and impact
French lawmakers confirm Moulin as next BdF governor
Villeroy de Galhau’s successor opens door to greener policies, throws support behind digital euro
Economy resilient despite restrictive rates, says BCB governor
Galípolo also tells Senate committee that fallout from Banco Master case is ‘extremely serious’
Bolivia’s central bank rejects claim of plot to loot its assets
Mining union leader made allegation amid widening anti-government unrest
Euroclear rejects $254bn payment order in Bank of Russia case
Moscow court’s ruling in favour of central bank ‘completely without merit’, says Belgian firm