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New deputy enforcement head at SEC
New York office chief George Canellos moves to Washington, DC
HKMA strikes a cautious note on territory’s banking sector
Hong Kong Monetary Authority concerned about continued credit expansion in the territory and contagion risk from the European sovereign debt crisis
FSB to improve monitoring of compensation practices
Financial Stability Board to introduce two new mechanisms to help ensure a level playing field where executive pay is aligned with the long-term interests of financial institutions
ECB survey finds worsening borrowing conditions for SMEs
European Central Bank survey finds borrowing conditions for SMEs have ‘worsened considerably’ in past six months
RBA cites weaker economy in decision to cut policy rate
Reserve Bank of Australia cuts cash rate by 50 basis points; highlights weaker economic growth and lower-than-expected inflation for the move
US Treasury’s FX exemption hangs in the balance
A year after the US Treasury's proposed regulatory exemption for FX swaps and forwards, the position has never been confirmed - and some believe it may be reconsidered
MAS to use currency appreciation to keep inflation in check
Monetary Authority of Singapore says ‘gradual’ easing of exchange band will ‘anchor’ inflation; Asian demand to underpin economy despite ageing population and economic problems in the West
Mowry promoted to head IT division at Fed
Sharon Mowry named director of information technology and chief information officer at US Federal Reserve
Constâncio calls for euro-wide database of repo trades
European Central Bank vice-president calls for database of repo trades as part of new regulatory framework for shadow banking sector
Demetriades to take over as Central Bank of Cyprus governor
Central Bank of Cyprus governor Athanasios Orphanides replaced by president after first five-year term; Panicos Demetriades to take top job on May 3
Bank of Estonia notes increasing electronic payments
Central bank says more than 99% of non-cash payments in Estonia are now electronic; further increase in use of internet payments expected
BoE’s Tucker sets out plan to tackle shadow banking
Paul Tucker lays out ‘possible policy agenda’ for tackling shadow banking; warns against limiting sector altogether
BoJ to purchase another ¥10 trillion of JGBs
Bank of Japan increases size of asset purchase programme in line with expectations; faces call to end 'banknote rule'
Bank of Israel visitors centre recognised as heritage site
Society for the Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites names visitors centre a heritage site due to work done on preserving coins and educating the public
Bernanke places onus on US government to act
Bernanke calls on US Congress to act on fiscal policy; growth forecasts upgraded in latest Fed economic projections
UK banks exceed BoE target for £5 note dispensing
Bank of England reveals UK banks surpassed target of 1.2% of ATM dispense being in £5 notes; aim to increase levels of "good quality" notes in circulation
ECB cautious of damaged financial integration in Europe
European Central Bank releases downbeat Financial Integration in Europe report; Mario Draghi backs up message that integration work needs to be restarted
Kashya Hildebrand cleared over currency trading debacle
Auditors find no breach of regulations by former Swiss National Bank governor's wife; formal investigation launched after Philipp Hildebrand resigned
Central Bank of Nigeria embroiled in plagiarism row
Central Bank of Nigeria responds to reports of legal action regarding plagiarism in public addresses given by governor Sanusi; stresses strict ethical standards are adhered to in preparing papers
Greek governor renews warnings about euro exit
George Provopoulos repeats warning on the consequences of Greece leaving the eurozone; urges next government to implement reform agenda
Norges Bank promotes two new executive directors
Norwegian central bank announces who will fill the top roles in two of the three new core function departments after June 1
ECB finds eurozone banks not restricting lending
Latest European Central Bank Lending Survey shows steep fall in demand for loans despite thaw in lending conditions
Riksbank unveils winner of new banknote design competition
Winner chosen in Riksbank's design competition for new Swedish banknotes; reverse of notes will feature images of geographic landmarks, including the bridge between Sweden and Denmark
Malawi president axes central bank governor
Joyce Banda selects chief executive of a telecoms company to head the central bank