Governance
Glenn Stevens appointed governor of the RBA
Australian Treasurer Peter Costello announced on Tuesday 1 August that Glenn Stevens has been appointed governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia for a term of seven years, with effect from 18 Sep.
Australia bank chief faces a tough debut
According to this article by Reuters, published Tuesday 1 August, new RBA governor Glenn Stevens is likely to upset politicians and Australia's heavily indebted homeowners, with his chief concern the control of inflation.
Greenspan ghost writer gives memoirs 'pace'
Dame Marjorie Scardino, chief executive of Penguin's parent company Pearson, said Monday 31 July that Alan Greenspan had agreed to allow a ghost writer to help to "make [his memoir] more pacey - because Alan is an academic".
Bank of Italy adopts new statute
The Bank of Italy has approved a new statute proposed by governor Mario Draghi, La Stampa reported Friday 28 July. One new measure will see the directorate increasing from four to five members.
RBA's McKibbin reappointed for five years
Australian Treasurer Peter Costello has reappointed professor Warwick McKibbin to the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia for a second five-year term beginning Monday 31 July.
IMF to appoint Jonathan Palmer to new CIO role
Rodrigo de Rato, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced Wednesday 26 July his intention to appoint Jonathan Palmer as Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the IMF and Associate Director of the Fund's Technology and General…
Mishkin to be sworn in after Aug 8 Fed meeting
Federal Reserve Governor-designate Frederic Mishkin will not take office in time to participate in the next Fed policy-setting meeting on 8 August, a Fed spokesman told Reuters on Thursday 27 July.
First woman appointed to Bank of Spain's board
The new governor of the Bank of Spain, Miguel ngel Fernandez Ordoez, has appointed the first woman to the bank's board.
Mozambique appoints new central bank governor
The President of Mozambique, Armando Guebuza, on Monday 24 July nominated Ernesto Gove to be the new governor of the Bank of Mozambique.
Mishkin approved by Senate Banking panel
The Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday 19 July approved the nomination of academic Frederic Mishkin to be a member of the Federal Reserve Board of governors.
Former RBA official supports Stevens
Former Reserve Bank of Australia board member Dick Warburton was quoted by the Sydney Morning Herald as saying that he has a lot of faith in the central bank's deputy governor Glenn Stevens.
Villasante steps down from Bank of Spain
Pedro Pablo Villasante, the director of supervision at the Bank of Spain, is to be nominated secretary-general of the Spanish banking association, the AEB, El Pais reported.
Former Banque du Liban governor dies aged 91
Philippe Taqla, who held various official positions including governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon, died recently aged 91.
Welmega declines Sri Lanka monetary board post
Newspaper reports said businessman Nimal Welgama has rejected a seat on the monetary board of the Central bank of Sri Lanka due to an ongoing inquiry by the central bank.
Barbados' Williams says hands off her staff
According to the Barbados Nation, the governor of the central bank of Barbados, Dr Marion Williams, has asked commercial banks to stop poaching her staff.
Paulson sworn in as US Treasury Secretary
Henry Paulson was sworn in as the 74th U.S. Treasury Secretary on Monday 10 July, saying he would build on the achievements of his predecessor, John Snow.
Sao Tome central bank has new governor
The Central Bank of Sao Tome and Principe has a new governor, according to the macauhub website. Arlindo Carvalho, was reported to have taken office this week, and was quoted as saying he will give priority to increasing corporate confidence and…
Morgan Stanley economist linked to BoE post
AFX News reported on Thursday 6 July that David Miles, managing director and chief UK economist at Morgan Stanley, has been approached to join the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee.
Soccer star Kewell could transfer to RBA
A recent poll of business leaders and economists, reported by The Age, shows that Reserve Bank of Australia deputy governor Glenn Stevens is the most preferred candidate to succeed governor Ian Macfarlane.
Former SARB deputy governor to advise Mboweni
The Reserve Bank of South Africa said Monday 3 July that governor Tito Mboweni has appointed former deputy governor Xolile Guma as his special adviser.
China announces new appointment to PBOC
The BBC Monitoring Service on Tuesday 4 July reported the text of a report by official Chinese news agency Xinhua saying that China's State Council recently appointed Liu Shiyu as vice governor of the People's Bank of China.
Mishkin nominated to Fed board
US president Bush nominated Frederic Mishkin, a professor at Columbia University, to join the Federal Reserve Board on Friday 30 June.
Iceland appoints new central bank governor
Ingimundur Fririksson was appointed governor of the Central Bank of Iceland on Thursday 29 June.