Governance
Thailand delays selection of central bank chair
Decision follows warning against political interference from four former governors
US public disagrees about Fed’s political leanings
Republicans think Fed favours Democrats, and vice versa
Combining central banking orthodoxy with innovation
Sergiy Nikolaychuk argues the future of central banking centres on adaptability as well as independence
ECB reviewing QE but 2% target ‘not up for debate’ – de Guindos
Completing banking union should be the “number one priority” for EU economic policy, says official
Mamo Mihretu on the radical reform of central banking in Ethiopia
Ethiopian governor speaks about simultaneous monetary policy and exchange rate reform, opening the country’s financial system and a fundamental reset for Africa’s second most populous economy
Suspended Bulgarian deputy claims he is fighting for central bank ‘independence’
Eurozone candidate country’s deputy breaks silence on suspension, and his fight to get reinstated
Book notes: Carbon colonialism: how rich countries export climate breakdown, by Laurie Parsons
Compulsory reading to gain insights into many climate issues that receive insufficient ‘airtime’
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”