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Garganas calls for ECB to change its rules
The eurozone's policy framework suffered a further blow when a leading central banker called for a key change in the way interest rates are set. The criticism comes after the ECB was forced to defend the stability and growth pact. However this time the…
Unicon appointed central bank auditor in Russia
Unicon/MS Consulting Group has been appointed as the main auditor of the central bank of Russia for 2002. The bank's PR department said that this decision was reached at a meeting of the National Banking Council chaired by Alexei Kudrin on 30 December.
Argentine senate approves central bank chief
Argentine lawmakers have approved the 2003 budget and ratified the new central bank chief Alfonso Prat-Gay, helping President Eduardo Duhalde's efforts to secure an aid agreement with the International Monetary Fund.
Man threatens to fly plane into ECB headquarters
A man stole a plane at gunpoint and flew it amid Frankfurt's skyscrapers on Sunday, threatening to crash it into the headquarters of the European Central Bank.
Bank of France's Trichet begins fraud trial
Bank of France governor Jean-Claude Trichet, tipped as the next president of the European Central Bank, was due to stand trial over a decade-old banking scandal on Monday. He denies all charges.
Minutes from the Sveriges Riksbank Board meeting
MINUTES - Minutes of the Sveriges Riksbank Executive Board meeting on 4 December, published 19 December. The Executive Board decided to lower the repo rate by 0.25 per cent, although second deputy governor Eva Srejber entered a reservation against the…
Call for Bank of Japan to adopt inflation target
The Japanese government will urge the Bank of Japan to adopt an inflation target, an influential member of the ruling Liberal Democratic party said Sunday. The comments follow those of Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuo Fukuda who said last week that an…
Dai Xianglong leaves People's Bank of China
China has replaced its longtime central bank governor, putting a former stock market regulator in charge as it prepares to open its banking industry to foreign competition.
Yugoslav, Greek national banks sign agreement
National Bank of Yugoslavia (NBY) and National Bank of Greece governors Mladjan Dinkic and Nicholas Garganas on 27 December signed an agreement on bilateral cooperation, including data exchange on business operations and bank control.
Ukraine's new central banker praises predecessor
Serhiy Tyhypko, Ukraine's new central bank chief submitted a request on quitting parliament to the parliamentary speaker on 26 December as he was elected governor of the National Bank of Ukraine. Tyhypko praised highly the achievements of the previous…
Mfula appointed Bank Of Zambia deputy governor
President Mwanawasa has appointed Bank of Zambia (BoZ) regional director, Felix Mfula as deputy Governor (administration) for the central bank. Mr Mfula's appointment comes into effect immediately.
Bies on credit availability for small businesses
SPEECH - In the speech 'Credit Availability for Small Business' Susan Bies of the Federal Reserve emphasised the importance of small businesses to the Federal Reserve saying that they are critical to the strength and vigor of the U.S. economy.
Report to show Japan's banks failing capital test
A comprehensive study of Japan's financial system being carried out by the International Monetary Fund will reveal that the capital adequacy of a number of Japanese banks falls below international requirements, according to a former IMF economist.
Fed's Poole: US to avoid deflation
William Poole, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, said on Friday that policymakers must be wary about deflation, but said there were ample reasons why the United States will avoid the errors that Japan made.
Croatian central bank council adopts projection
The Croatian National Bank (HNB) Council, chaired by governor Zeljko Rohatinski, on Wednesday adopted HNB's monetary policy projection and financial plan for 2003.
Egypt's central bank chief - rates may fall again
Mahmoud Abul Oyoun, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said it is likely that a new cut in the banking interest rate will be effective if the market needs this.
GCC bank plan to be taken up at forum
A proposal to set up a transnational bank with all GCC states as shareholders will be submitted to the UAE Central Bank.
BOJ Hayami central bank can't buy all JGB issues
Bank of Japan Governor Masaru Hayami reiterated Friday that the central bank will do its utmost to help the economy recover, but rejected such steps as radically increasing the amount of Japanese government bonds it buys or purchasing new types of assets.
South African Reserve Bank Press Release
PRESS RELEASE - New deputy governor appointed at South African Reserve Bank, 19 December.
Former Kenyan governor is accused of being racist
Kenya's former central bank governor Micah Cheserem was on Wednesday accused of making racist remarks. Businessman Kamlesh Pattni's lawyer alleged that Mr Cheserem told the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee that "Indians have ruined Kenya's economy…
Exchange of new Afghan currency to end 2 January
The Afghan central bank has announced that the three-month period for exchanging the old Afghan currency for the new one will end on 2 January 2003 (12 Jadi on the Afghan calendar) and the period will not be prolonged.
Brazil raises interest rates by 3 points to 25%
Brazil's central bank on Wednesday increased its key interest rate by 3 percentage points to 25 per cent in an effort to crush growing inflation as the government-elect pledged to press ahead with central bank reforms and austerity measures. It is the…
Brazil's Lula to keep monetary policy team for now
Brazil's incoming central bank chief Henrique Meirelles said on Thursday the government of President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will avoid making drastic changes to the country's monetary policy team.
Sweden decides on wording of euro question
Sweden has announced the wording of the question to be put in a referendum next year on whether to adopt the euro. The question is "Do you think that Sweden should introduce the euro as its currency?"