Central Banks
On the record - Mervyn King
In February, Mervyn King raised some thoughtful questions about the way the system works at present, and how it might in the future.
Trapped by the international dollar standard
The three following articles raise troubling questions about the world economy. Here, Ronald McKinnon argues that America’s addiction to deficits distorts the world system.
Interview: David Dodge
The governor of Canada’s central bank explains how the institution has contributed to the country’s remarkable recent economic performance.
News Analysis: News in debt
Paul Brione reports on controversial trades, very long bonds and over-issuance in sovereign debt markets.
International Journal of Central Banking launched
The first issue of the International Journal of Central Banking (IJCB) was published on Thursday 19 May.
BoE's Tucker reappointed to MPC
Paul Tucker, Executive Director for Markets at the Bank of England, has been reappointed for a further three-year term as a member of the Monetary Policy Committee with effect from 1 June 2005.
Bank of Canada to reallocate responsibilities
Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge and Senior Deputy Governor Paul Jenkins announced a reallocation of responsibilities among several Deputy Governors on Tuesday 17 May.
Senior appointments at Bank of Canada
Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge and Senior Deputy Governor Paul Jenkins, on behalf of the Board of Directors, announced a number of new appointments to the senior management team on Tuesday 17 May.
Euroclear appoints John Trundle MD
Euroclear SA/NV announced on Thursday 19 May that John Trundle will become Managing Director and head of Risk Management for the Euroclear group, effective 6 June.
Interview with RBI's Reddy
In an interview published on Wednesday 18 May Reserve Bank of India Governor Yaga Venugopal Reddy said any revaluation of the Chinese yuan will have less of an impact on India than other Asian countries.
Greenspan could stay on longer at Fed
The US administration of George W. Bush is considering whether to encourage Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan to stay for at least a few months beyond the 31 Jan expiration of his term, the Washington Post reported this week.
Fed's Gramlich resigns to pursue teaching
Edward Gramlich submitted his resignation Wednesday 18 May as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, effective 31 August. Gramlich is resigning to pursue several teaching and research interests.
Paraguay's central bank chief approved by Senate
Fifty-three years after its creation, the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) is to be chaired by a woman, when the Senate awarded the position to Monica Lujan Perez dos Santos.
US revokes visa for ex-Nicaraguan cen bank chief
US authorities have revoked the visa of the former head of Nicaragua's central bank for reputed acts of corruption, the Associated Press reported officials saying.
Brazil's Meirelles faces fraud probe
Brazil's Supreme Court has authorised a criminal investigation against Henrique Meirelles, the country's central bank chief, over alleged tax fraud and misdemeanours against the financial system.