Opinion
Evaluating the IMF’s performance in the financial crisis
The results of the IMF’s Independent Evaluation Office investigation into the Fund’s handling of the global financial crisis are deeply flawed.
Three strikes against the Federal Reserve
If you want to know why US economic recovery has been so sluggish, look no further than the policies of the Federal Reserve, argues Allan Meltzer
Robert Pringle's Viewpoint: The global finance system is in bad need of repair
Muddling through is not enough: neglect of global money can trigger political earthquakes that sweep away any chance of reasonable debate and compromise
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
Robert Pringle’s Viewpoint: Time to cure central bankers’ deflation phobia
The policies followed since the ‘great crisis’ have not succeeded in restoring confidence. It is time to try a different approach
Robert Pringle’s Viewpoint: Stanley Fischer responds to the Fed’s foreign critics
The Federal Reserve vice-chair rightly insists that each nation should each keep its house in order; but the global village needs to be kept tidy as well
Robert Pringle’s Viewpoint: A qualified case for Scottish independence
If the Scots vote for independence they will run many risks including a perilous path to create a Scottish currency; but they have the human resources to make a go of it
Robert Pringle's Viewpoint: Haldane plus Rajan = New model central bank?
Robert Pringle offers an alternative to Bank of England chief economist Andrew Haldane’s scenarios for the next 25 years of central banking
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
Opinion: Sepa opens borders for European money
ECB’s director-general of market infrastructure and payments reflects on the successful creation of the single euro payments area, its beneficial impacts and the payment cards challenge to come
Opinion: Carney’s dismissal of using monetary policy to resist rising asset prices is 'vacuous'
It is vital that politically independent central banks should work within a political vacuum, rather than adjusting their monetary policy reasoning to avoid subsequent political controversy
Robert Pringle’s Viewpoint: Start policy normalisation now!
Policy changes are needed to reduce the chances of another recession
Robert Pringle’s Viewpoint: Coping with capital flows
All nations face major challenges dealing with capital flows. In the absence of systemic reform to monetary and exchange rate systems, central banks will need to patch and mend where they can
Opinion: The ECB is in danger of losing its voice
Mario Draghi's primary monetary policy tool - communication - may no longer be enough, says Patrick Artus of Natixis
Robert Pringle's Viewpoint: A pride of central banks
Much current criticism of central bankers misses the point, but there is no room for complacency
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.
Robert Pringle's Viewpoint: Time for central banks to play politics
Central bankers need to use the breathing space created by their extraordinary policies to lobby for deeper reform
Robert Pringle’s Viewpoint: Storm signals over world money
Leading financial statesmen deplore governments’ neglect of the international monetary system
An alternative vision of the Old Lady
The Bank of England needs a structure that ensures the preeminence of professional central bankers rather than theoretical economists
Cold comfort for Icesave guarantors
Putative Icelandic government demands on the Landsbanki insolvency estate likely behind UK and Dutch lawsuits
Robert Pringle's Viewpoint: The eurozone’s unfinished business
Economic adjustment and financial sector reform must go hand in hand – with the ECB due to play a central role
‘Yellenomics’ – the second coming of Keynes at the Fed
Janet Yellen's confirmation is an historic shift toward a more activist Fed, a reinstatement of Keynesian economics and expanded government in general, writes Thomas Cargill
Robert Pringle’s Viewpoint: Janet Yellen - that honeymoon feeling
Comparing what the new Fed chief should do with what is likely
Robert Pringle's Viewpoint: Towards a Central Bank of Scotland
As in the 1930s, the global financial crisis is causing geo-political fallout, including increased latent tensions in Britain’s constitutional arrangements and international alliances