Bank of Estonia
Euro adoption linked to ‘modest’ increase in Estonian inflation
Bank of Estonia economists say the strongest inflationary effects were on food products, six months before the changeover
Senior Estonian central bankers to sit on fiscal watchdog
Bank of Estonia deputy governor and chief economist will sit on an independent body tasked with assessing the government’s fiscal policy
ECB flags pitfalls for new Estonian supervisory law
Legal opinion on draft law praises intentions but warns of a number of risks, including the potential to undermine the central bank’s independence
Bank of Estonia staff pay rises will survive budget cuts
Staff members will receive average salary increases of 5% in 2014, even as the central bank strives to cut its budget by €830,000
Estonian governor says ECB supervision poses Nordic and Baltic challenge
The direct supervision of banks operating in the eurosystem but headquartered elsewhere will create 'new challenges' for Nordic and Baltic co-operation, according to Ardo Hansson
Central banks adopting social media at different paces, finds CBJ study
A new Central Banking journal study shows that institutions around the world are adopting very different approaches in their deployment of social media techniques
Bank of Estonia scraps new payments system
Plans for new interbank retail payments system are dropped due to a lack of popularity among commercial banks; hunt for a set-up compliant with Sepa requirements continues
Bank of Estonia eyes payments upgrade
Estonian central bank proposes new retail payments system that will meet incoming Sepa requirements; final selection requires approval of commercial banks
Estonian governor supports fast fiscal reform
Ardo Hansson discusses the merits of speedy reforms and budget balancing but warns mistakes can be made
Bank of Estonia appoints deputy governor to supervisory role
Madis Müller becomes a member of the supervisory board of the Financial Supervision Authority; takes over in October
Estonian growth recovery 'relies' on eurozone governments' action
Estimates for Estonian growth rely on eurozone governments acting to ease the ongoing uncertainty, says central bank economist Kaspar Oja; domestic demand stays strong nevertheless
Estonia begins Sepa migration work
Estonian Payment Environment Forum holds meeting; attendees affirm commitment to ensuring a smooth transition to Sepa-compliant payments and settlements in Estonia
Estonian governor awarded termination payment
Andres Lipstok will receive a full year’s salary when he leaves the Bank of Estonia next month; payment awarded in recognition of contribution to successful management of the central bank
Estonia issues 50 million new coins
Bank of Estonia announces increased stock of 1- and 2-cent coins; also discusses new role in producing euro banknotes
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
Estonian governor calls for eurozone co-operation
Lipstok says eurozone member states must work together to ensure a sustainable economic recovery
New Estonian governor sees pay scheme altered
Bank of Estonia Supervisory Board simplifies governor pay structure; removes "monthly supplementary allowances or compensations"
Estonia data shows increases in travel service provision
Bank of Estonia reveals data gathered by tacking travellers' mobile phones
Bank of Estonia to reveal travel statistics gleaned from mobile positioning data
Estonian central bank has been using data from mobile phone usage for more than three years to assist with balance of payments calculation; only two other European central banks operate similar systems
Estonian central bank finds public retaining kroons as memento
Bank of Estonia study finds 81% of respondents are holding on to some kroon cash; not using it for savings shows confidence in the euro, says head of cash and security department
Estonia close to deciding on next governor appointment
Supervisory board nominates Ardo Hansson to take over from Andres Lipstok; Estonian president must now clear appointment
Eurozone crisis catches up with Estonia
Bank of Estonia becomes latest central bank to cut growth expectations; says eurozone crisis could cause a recession in the country
Estonia sounds clear warning on Europe crisis contagion
Eesti Pank says strain is growing in Estonia as eurozone crisis spreads to other areas of the region; asks banks to pay close attention to capital levels
Hansson pips Sutt to Estonia governor seat
World Bank economics chief Ardo Hansson narrowly beats rival Andres Sutt in race to become Bank of Estonia governor