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New monetary policy instrument in Croatia
The Croatian National Bank has decided to introduce unified obligatory reserve requirements on kuna and foreign currency deposits.
Foreign exchange settlement risk
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision just issued a revised version ofits guidance for supervisors on managing the settlement risk arising fromforeign exchange transactions.
Roth to be new chairman of SNB
Jean-Pierre Roth was chosen to be the next chairman of the Swiss National Bank when Hans Meyer steps down at the end of the year. But the decision was not without controversy. In an unprecendented move, the Swiss finance minister overruled the SNB's…
Jean-Jacques Rey retires from Belgium central bank
Jean-Jacques Rey, a director of the National Bank of Belgium since 17 September 1988, is retiring on 17 September of this year. His current term of office is coming to an end and, at his own request, will not be renewed.
Evolution of the Reserve Bank of Australia
In its annual report published this month, the Reserve Bank of Australia in a one-off special feature takes a historical look at the development of the RBA over the last 40 years. It looks at the changing function of the RBA, and how this is reflected…
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Conference on future challenges to central bankers
To commemorate the establishment of the Tun Ismail Ali Chair in Monetary and Financial Economics at the University of Malaya, Bank Negara Malaysia organised a high level conference aimed at discussing issues and challenges facing central banks and policy…
RBF announces relaxation of monetary policy
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has further relaxed monetary policy foolowing the resolution of the coup which began in May earlier this year. GDP is forecast by the central bank to fall by up to 15% this year.
South African central bank governor robbed
Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Tito Mboweni, was the victim of an armed robbery while he was a petrol station. They stole Mboweni's mobile phone. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Gold Medal Bank Negara Governor
The recently appointed governor of the Bank Negara Malaysis, Dr. Zeti Aziz, was given a National Women's Day award for her achievements to the national economy. She is the only female Asian central bank governor.
Jobs in Asset Management in Norges Bank
There are two exciting job vacancies in "Global Equity Portfolio Management" at the Norges Bank in London for experienced asset managers.
Happy birthday at the Bundesbank!!
Ernst Welteke and Hans Tietmeyer, the present and former Presidents of the Deustche Bundesbank, celebrate their birthdays this week.
Redell heads RBNZ financial markets department
Michael Redell replaces David Archer as head of financial markets at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. The vanacy arose when Archer became assistant governor and chief economist.
Macedonia payment systems tender
Macedonia, like many other countries in Eastern Europe, is in the process of reforming its payment systems. It is tendering for IT systems.
Bulgaria's dollarisation debate
A new website set up by three economists at the Bulgarian National Bank wants to stimulate debate over whether Bulgaria should euroise its economy.
Eesti Pank enhances risk management
Eesti Pank, Estonia's central bank, has enhanced its risk management procedures following the advice of a foreign asset management company.
New head of payment systems in Denmark
Karlsten Biltoft will become head of payment systems at the Danmarks Nationalbank as of 1 August 2000.