Governance
Election to Danmarks Nationalbank's Board
Denmark's Folketinget (Parliament) has elected Mr Svend Erik Hovmand to the Board of Directors of Danmarks Nationalbank until 31 March 2006.
Bini Smaghi formally proposed to ECB board
Eurozone finance ministers on Tuesday 8 March formally proposed Lorenzo Bini Smaghi, a senior Italian economics official, as the next member of the European Central Bank's executive board.
Interview with ex-RBI chief Bimal Jalan
In an interview published this week, former governor of the Reserve Bank of India Bimal Jalan said interest rates will be soft as the inflation situation is okay and the foreign exchange reserve position is also comfortable.
Bank of Canada announces 2005 Research Fellowship
The Bank of Canada announced on Wednesday 2 March that Professor Paul Beaudry of the University of British Columbia is the recipient of the Bank's Research Fellowship for 2005.
Ukraine appoint central bank exec director, deputy
Oleksandr Tolstoy has been appointed the executive director of the National Bank of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian news agency UNIAN.
New French finance minister installed
Thierry Breton arrived for work on Monday 28 February as France's fourth finance minister in less than a year following the resignation of Herve Gaymard last week.
Wolfowitz for World Bank, or Wolfensohn's son?
Reports this week said Paul Wolfowitz, US deputy secretary of defence, was a leading candidate to replace James Wolfensohn as the president of the World Bank. But the move seems unlikely following comments by Wolfensohn on Thursday 3 March.
Armenian central bank chief re-appointed
The Armenian parliament has endorsed the re-appointment of Tigran Sargsyan as chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, Mediamax news agency reported on Wednesday 2 March.
Interview with RBI's deputy governor Udeshi
In a recent interview deputy governor Kishori Udeshi of the Reserve Bank of India said that India's banks are beginning to move towards international banking practices by working to implement Basel II guidelines.
Rosen takes over at CEA
The White House announced on Wednesday 23 February that Harvey Rosen, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, will take over as CEA chairman from the departing Greg Mankiw.
A head for the World Bank
The process of choosing a new leader for the World Bank is devoid of much transparency, something the bank likes to preach, according to this article. With leaders traditionally being American, and chosen in secrecy by the American president, the…
Hungary's new Monetary Council members appointed
Hungary's President Ferenc Madl has appointed the new members of the Monetary Council. Judit Nemenyi, Tamas Banfi, Peter Bihari and Csaba Csaky will become members of the council from 1 March.
French finance minister resigns over apartment
Herve Gaymard, the French finance minister, resigned on Friday 25 February following revelations about his state-funded luxury apartment.
Interview with ECB's Papademos
In an interview published this week European Central Bank Vice-President Lucas Papademos told Handelsblatt that whenever possible, central banks should try to prevent the evolution of asset price bubbles. "In principle, prevention is better than cure."
Duisenberg to mediate in Dexia investors dispute
Wim Duisenberg, the European Central Bank's former president, has been appointed to mediate in a long-running dispute between Franco-Belgian bank Dexia, and Dutch investors who are suing it for allegedly mis-selling investment products.
Interview with ECB's Noyer
In an interview published on Wednesday 16 February, ECB governing council member and governor of the Bank of France Christian Noyer said there was no evidence of price pressures in the euro area that would warrant an immediate shift in monetary policy.
Trichet's passion for the French language
Asked in a recent interview if he prefers the language of Shakespeare to that of Moliere, Jean-Claude Trichet, President of the European Central Bank, said that over ten years ago he founded the Club of French-speaking central bankers whose members…
Interview with ECB's Padoa-Schioppa
Speaking in an interview published on Thursday 17 February, Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa of the ECB said channels of communication with Asia, and with China in particular, are open and the ECB itself has close bilateral ties with the Chinese monetary…
Philippines appoints new central bank governor
President Gloria Arroyo announced on Monday 14 February the appointment of 52-year-old deputy governor Amando Tetangco as the new chief of the Philippines central bank, BSP. Tetangco joined the central bank in 1974.
First day of Bank of Italy strike
A strike organised by Bank of Italy trade unions on Thursday 17 February saw over 77% of workers taking part, according to AGI. Another day of action is scheduled for next Thursday, 24 February.
Italy's Bini Smaghi to join ECB board
Lorenzo Bini Smaghi, 48, the head of the Italian Finance Ministry's international department looks set to replace a fellow Italian on the board of the European Central Bank after a unanimous decision on Thursday 17 February.
Profile of T&T's new deputy governor
Joan John became deputy governor, Operations, at the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago for a period of five years starting 1 February. She recently led the implementation of the Real Time Gross Settlement System and the Government Securities Settlement…
T&T promotes second woman to senior position
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago announced on Wednesday 16 February the appointment of the second woman in two weeks to a leadership position. Wendy Ho Sing assumed her new posting as Deputy Inspector of Financial Institutions.
Mankiw resigns from CEA, clears way for Bernanke
Gregory Mankiw has resigned as chairman of President Bush's Council of Economic Advisers. Federal Reserve Governor Ben Bernanke is a top contender to replace him, an administration official was quoted as saying.