Central Banks
ECCB - Annual Report 2008/2009
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank's Annual Report shows the impact of financial crisis on the currency union
Bank lending continues to decline in Japan
Bank of Japan data shows continued squeeze in lending between domestic institutions
Malaysia's Ghani on regulation during the crisis
Bank Negara Malaysia deputy governor Zamani Abdul Ghani says regulatory reforms served Malaysia well during the crisis
Kenya’s Ndung’u moves to allay fears over 'weakening shilling'
Kenyan central bank governor Njuguna Ndung’u says currency's ten-year low against dollar is a result of fallout from Greek crisis
Canada’s Carney praises ‘decisive’ ECB step
Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney lends support to European Central Bank’s disputed bond purchase programme; says fiscal, not monetary exit will be tricky
Ireland’s Honohan to criticise central bank’s role in crisis: reports
Irish media say report authored by central bank chief Patrick Honohan will charge his own institution and the financial regulator with having failed in the lead up to the country’s banking crisis
Argentina tightens rules on dollar purchases
Argentine central bank toughens regulation for large dollar buyers; says move not intended to limit access to market
Sepa Council members meet for first time
Industry and central bank leaders meet to discuss end dates for migration and future of Sepa for cards at first official council meeting
Riksbank removes tolerance interval in monetary policy target
Swedish central bank revises the wording of its monetary policy objectives in light of the financial crisis
France's Landau on how to deal with global imbalances
Banque de France second deputy governor Jean-Pierre Landau says debate should focus on removing policy-induced distortions
Banking sector can improve financial inclusion: RBI's Thorat
Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Usha Thorat looks at the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in improving financial inclusion
Philly Fed: central banks can do more to anchor inflation expectations
Philadelphia Federal Reserve study argues monetary authorities can better anchor inflation expectations by focusing on short term rates
HKMA appoints PBoC’s Mu as senior adviser
Former People’s Bank of China director general Mu Huaipeng joins Hong Kong Monetary Authority in bid to boost mainland ties
Monetary policy did not cause crisis: Chile’s de Gregorio
Chilean central bank governor José de Gregorio points to financial innovation and liquidity transformation as chief causes of crisis; calls for multiple tools to protect both price and financial stability
Financial Stability Review – ECB
European Central Bank says bond purchase programme cut tail and contagion risk but eurozone governments have a sizable task ahead of them
Israel’s Fischer on inflation targeting
Governor of the Bank of Israel Stanley Fischer stresses achievements of inflation framework
Sarb defends amendment bill against investor attack
South African Reserve Bank refutes press reports that its defence of amendment bill fell short; maintains that same investors keep causing trouble
Iceland – Financial Stability Review (June 2009)
Central bank flags cautious signs for optimism but warns that more is to be done
New Japanese PM could pressure BoJ to loosen
Japan’s new prime minister and former Bank of Japan critic Naoto Kan hints at more accommodative monetary policy; analysts think central bank’s independence will not be affected
Indonesia's Nasution set to be made full governor
Bank Indonesia acting governor Darmin Nasution is likely to take on leadership officially after scoring sole nomination of the country's president; lawmakers view Nasution as a safe pair of hands
Sarb considering market operations overhaul
Deputy governor Daniel Mminele says South African Reserve Bank may make changes after encountering problems towards the end of last year
Mnyande on Sarb’s mandate and financial stability
South African Reserve Bank chief economist cites two biggest financial stability challenges facing central bank
Maastricht criteria tough enough to contain crisis threat: Cyprus
Central Bank of Cyprus paper finds risk of default zero if debt-to-GDP and primary surplus ratios remain below limits set out in Maastricht Treaty; paper mentions Greece and Italy as states where there is a default risk n
Pakistan’s governor quits; deputy named interim chief
State Bank of Pakistan governor Syed Salim Raza resigns; deputy governor Yaseen Anwar named acting head