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Fears over Libyan central bank money realised: reports
Multi-vehicle convoy arrives in Niger carrying central bank cash and gold
Central banks’ flight to safety in reserve holdings continues
Reports continue to emerge from around the world of central banks diversifying their foreign currency reserves and adding to gold holdings
Hungarian governor requests meeting to discuss loans
Andras Simor wants to discuss ways to help Hungarians struggling under the burden of loans; asked to share ideas on financial stability with prime minister
Serbia reveals new deputy governor
National Bank of Serbia appoints Diana Dragutinović as deputy governor
Thailand's finance minister supports SWF plan
Thai finance minister Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala urges central bank to consider establishment of sovereign wealth fund to manage foreign currency exposure
Top officials discuss economic gloom in Italy
Key votes reveal lack of confidence in US economic policy and the future of the eurozone
Former chancellor criticises BoE’s King
Alistair Darling accuses Bank of England governor of not recognising the “scale of the problem” the UK faced as the financial crisis took hold
Taiwan denies controlling exchange rates
Central bank issues “clarification” of the “managed floating exchange rate regime” in place in Taiwan
RBNZ offers guidance on money laundering crack-down
Reserve Bank of New Zealand issues code of conduct for financial institutions as part of anti-money laundering legislation
FSB identifies areas for possible further shadow-banking regulation
Financial Stability Board highlights five areas needing more work to help gauge the case for further regulatory action concerning shadow banking
Buba’s Weidmann welcomes new president of Hanover branch
Stephan Freiherr von Stenglin is new president of regional branch; takes over from Werner Ehlers who retires
New York Fed announces two new directors
Glenn Hutchins and Terry Lundgren appointed as Class B directors
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UK jets deliver currency to Libya
Royal Air Force flies banknotes to Central Bank of Libya in Benghazi
Brazil cuts benchmark rate in surprise move
Monetary Policy Committee drops benchmark interest rate from 12.5% to 12% in unexpected decision
Japan’s new prime minister to tackle economic recovery
Ambitious monetary policy likely to continue as Yoshihiko Noda takes over as prime minister of Japan
European Commission establishes payment systems market expert group
European Commission seeks help from experts on payments system legislation and policy initiatives
Ireland unveils fitness and probity regime
Central bank releases regulations and standards concerning appointment of staff in financial services industry
Estonia reveals governorship candidates
Eesti Pank puts speculation to rest; announces four well-recognised candidates for role of governor
Riksbank told to improve on financial stability activities
Expert evaluation of monetary policy and work regarding financial stability leads to several key recommendations
Korea passes revision to central bank legislation
Greatly enhanced financial stability responsibility awaits the central bank; large-scale reorganisation of staff will happen
FOMC minutes show disagreement remains
Division persists among top US officials regarding future monetary policy
UK banking reforms argument rumbles on
Senior UK politicians get involved in debate ahead of final reform proposal report
Lithuania education programme gets under way: photos
Bank of Lithuania holds first educational seminar; session aimed at senior citizens