Central Banks
How do we manage the reserves held by the Bank of Japan?
Toshio Idesawa of the bank of Japan explains how the central bank's approach to managing its reserves is changing
Why central banks should look at liquidity risk
Recent legal and market developments have alerted public authorities and industry bodies to the perils of liquidity risk risk, write Stefan W. Schmitz and Andreas Ittner
Inflation targeting: a user's guide
A new paper from the IMF spells out what is required to target inflation writes Narayan Lakshman of Central Banking
Three future risks
So far so great says Stephen King. What of the next decade?
Reflections and comparisons
Christian de Boissieu scrutinises the Bank's record
Interview: Ajith Nivard Cabraal
In an exclusive interview, the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka discusses recent developments in monetary policy and the possible introduction of inflation targeting
Demonstrating the virtues of self-restraint
The UK economy and Bank have benefited from its narrow focus, says Adam Posen
BoE's inflation-targeting under scrutiny
According to this article from Bloomberg, published Monday 30 April, surging UK property prices are throwing into question the inflation-targeting approach of the Bank of England.
Bheenick on launch of Mauritius's MPC
In the speech 'Launch of the Monetary Policy Committee at the Bank of Mauritius' given on 23 April Rundheersing Bheenick of the Bank of Mauritius said today is the start of a new era in monetary policymaking in Mauritius.
SARB Financial Stability Review, March 2007
The South African Reserve Bank published the March 2007 edition of its Financial Stability Review on 25 April. In its latest report the SARB said the South African financial system was assessed as sound, with overall confidence in the financial services…
Race to succeed Canada's Dodge underway
According to this article from Bloomberg, published Thursday 26 April, potential successors to David Dodge at the Bank of Canada will include Paul Jenkins and Tiff Macklem as well as some external candidates named in the press.
France's Sarkozy redesigns BoE decision making
French presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy seemed to be a little out of date when discussing the Bank of England's monetary policy decision making last week on French television.
Trichet backing ECB against meddling
Jean-Claude Trichet of the European Central Bank rejected French presidential candidates' criticism of the eurozone central bank, insisting in an article published Sunday 29 April that the majority of French citizens support the bank's actions.
PBOC raises reserve ratio
The People's Bank of China has ordered major commercial banks to set aside more money in reserves in a move to slow its economy.
Central Bank of Iceland, Financial Stability 07
The Central Bank of Iceland published its Financial Stability Report for 2007 on 25 April saying the crucial factor behind the Central Bank's assessment that the financial system is now more resilient to shocks is the banks' stronger liquidity and equity…
Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report, Apr 2007
The Bank of Canada released its April 2007 Monetary Policy Report on 26 April. The latest report says growth of the Canadian economy has been essentially in line with the Bank's expectations.
Mauritius moves monetary policy into modern era
According to this article from the Mauritius Times, published Friday 27 April, the decision by the Bank of Mauritius to set up a Monetary Policy Committee should be welcomed as a move away from the Middle Ages of central banking.
SNB's Roth sees risk from low inflation
Swiss National Bank president Jean-Pierre Roth told the bank's general meeting of shareholders Friday 27 April that the SNB will raise interest rates if necessary but expects inflation to remain moderate.
Hedge funds pose financial stability risks - Noyer
Bank of France governor Christian Noyer said in a speech at a Bundesbank conference Friday 27 April financial innovation is partly to blame for the unstable growth in eurozone M3 money supply.
Fukui says rates must adjust if necessary
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said Friday 27 April after the policy board left rates unchanged, that the BOJ must raise interest rates once prices are clearly rising and secure growth is seem.
Nepal plans new banking law
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to introduce the Bank and Financial Institution Act to allow mergers and acquisitions amongst financial institutions, an NRB official told reporters Friday 27 April.
RBNZ raises OCR to 7.75 percent
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand said Thursday 26 April its Official Cash Rate (OCR) will increase by 25 basis points to 7.75 percent.
ECB's Mersch says rates in tightening phase
European Central Bank Governing Council member Yves Mersch said in an interview with Boersen-Zeitung newspaper published Thursday 26 April that the ECB's phase of interest rate increases isn't over yet.