Central Banks
ECB's Wellink: Inflation expectations 'contained'
European Central Bank council member Nout Wellink said in an interview that inflation is under control and does not pose a threat to the eurozone economy.
UK, China plan cooperation on global economy
Britain and China agreed on Monday 21 February to work together to address the macroeconomic and structural challenges of the global economy.
ECB's new version of 'General Documentation'
The European Central Bank (ECB) published on Monday 21 February a revised version of the document entitled "The implementation of monetary policy in the euro area: General documentation on Eurosystem monetary policy instruments and procedures" (generally…
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.
Federal Reserve announces website improvements
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday 17 February announced improvements to its website to make the statistical releases and historical data easier to use.
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.