Artículos de Christopher Jeffery
Challenging crosscurrents from divergent monetary policy
Divergent monetary policies around the world and challenges linked to China’s economic rebalancing present central bankers with some opportunities as well as numerous threats
Christopher Pissarides on QE, the eurozone and economics
The Nobel economist tells Chris Jeffery why events in Europe have undermined neoclassical beliefs, QE is an optimal policy tool and Cyprus should not have joined the euro
CNB’s Miroslav Singer on transparency, China and Basel III
The governor of the Czech National Bank speaks to Christopher Jeffery about transparency challenges, lifting exchange controls, China's slowdown and flaws in Basel III.
Sarb’s Mminele fears a ‘lengthening drought’ in emerging market capital flows
Sarb deputy warns emerging market nations must maintain “utmost vigilance” as they are buffeted by the effects of divergent monetary policies and fears about the state of the Chinese economy
Nobel economist Sims on fiscal stimulus, Eurozone loss sharing and role of central banks
The Nobel laureate speaks with Christopher Jeffery about his scepticism regarding secular stagnation, the eurozone’s failings and the need for inflationary fiscal stimulus at the zero lower bound
Questions of credibility in the Eurozone and China
The ECB's credibility was once more called into question over the handling of Greek debt negotiations; positive signs from China amid equity market chaos
Radical rethink of central banking is still possible
Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz's call for central banking to be "reinvented" is a timely reminder that others need to heed
Jacques de Larosière on the international monetary system and the euro
Christopher Jeffery speaks to former IMF managing director Jacques de Larosière about continuing efforts to restore the global financial system and where the future now lies for Europe
Central banks are on the losing side of government pacts
Quantitative easing by the ECB and the Bank of Japan brought market cheer. But, absent meaningful structural reform, is miring central banks deeper into an ever-more dangerous policy cycle.
Justin Lin on China, economic growth and the international monetary system
Former World Bank chief economist on why a multiple currency system could increase monetary instability, China should be wary of full capital reform and infrastructure investment will boost growth
Norges Bank's Øystein Olsen on governance and managing the world's largest SWF
Øystein Olsen, governor of Norges Bank, speaks to Christopher Jeffery about greater transparency and governance, including managing the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund
The shift to a multi-polar world
Extraterritorial reach of US policies could hasten the use of alternative currencies; decision on renminbi inclusion in SDR may be a tipping point for relevance of Bretton Woods institutions
Focus on risk culture is ‘remaking’ the banking system
Patricia Jackson highlights ‘big shift’ in banking as firms implement more rigorous risk frameworks; BoE’s Andrew Bailey sets out the PRA’s approach
New frontiers for central banking
Central banks are embracing macro-prudential policies with the same gusto as they did inflation targeting and independence in the 1990s. But they are in danger of over-relying on such approaches
Twenty-five defining moments
Central Banking identifies 25 of the most significant events to have shaped the official sector during the past 25 years.
MAS' Ravi Menon on Fed policy, China and global regulation
Monetary Authority of Singapore head speaks about Fed policy normalisation, China’s economic trials, global regulatory reforms, macro-prudential policy challenges and regional economic integration
Agustín Carstens on Fed policy, shadow banking and Mexico's economic strengths
Agustín Carstens, governor of the Bank of Mexico, speaks about the work of the IMF, tackling shadow banking and how Mexico has kept a strong economic position in the midst of the financial crisis.
Raghuram Rajan on the dangers of asset prices, policy spillovers and finance in India
Raghuram Rajan, governor of the Reserve Bank of India, speaks about the challenges facing emerging market central banks, spillovers and getting to know India’s new prime minister Narendra Modi.
Open economy helps Chile brush aside Fed taper, says CBC's Vial
Sound macro-economic principles, an independent central bank and fiscal discipline rules help Chile to ride effects of Fed taper; China slowdown is a bigger risk
Sanusi: untainted by oil
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s aggressive reform agenda and efforts to defy powerful vested interests in Nigeria have secured a positive legacy despite bringing politics to the central bank.
Amando Tetangco on central bank policy, fund flows and financial inclusion
Central Bank of the Philippines governor tells Christopher Jeffery the country is well prepared for policy changes at major central banks and calls for more research on role of financial inclusion
Banque de France's Christian Noyer on bank runs, the euro crisis and a Fed-like ECB
Christian Noyer explains how he has restructured the Banque de France to enable it to become the Eurosystem’s ‘New York Fed’, while facing down a bank run and tackling the euro crisis
Central Bank of Oman's Hamood Sangour Al Zadjali on the dollar, financial stability and Islamic finance
The Central Bank of Oman remains committed to the dollar as it moves to improve governance, liquidity management and Islamic finance in the sultanate, its executive president tells Chris Jeffery
African central banks need to brace for Fed tapering, says Ghana's Opata
African central banks should consider raising FX reserves to cover potential reserves losses and stress in domestic fixed income markets from Fed tapering, says Bank of Ghana official