Central Bank of Brazil (BCB)
Zhou, Meirelles attack QE2
Central Bank of Brazil president Henrique Meirelles and People's Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan bash Federal Reserve’s latest stimulus programme
Homogeneous regulations could contribute to risk, says former Brazil central bank chief
Arminio Fraga warns about the use of globally standardised methodologies for regulatory capital, as well as the dangers of multiple central counterparties
Meirelles flags travails of financial reform
Central Bank of Brazil governor Henrique Meirelles says reform must be unified; Chinese, Indian ambassadors note shortcomings of G20
Extend 'systemic importance' to countries: Brazil's Meirelles
Central Bank of Brazil governor Henrique Meirelles calls for concept of systemic importance to be extended to countries; panellists broach challenges posed by central counterparties
Why Brazil’s economy survived shaky markets
Central Bank of Brazil Financial Stability Report says external shocks did not hamper economic recovery in Brazil owing to sound macro fundamentals
Ex-Brazil deputy to head hedge fund’s Latin American office
Former Central Bank of Brazil deputy governor Mário Mesquita will head Latin American office of UK hedge fund Brevan Howard
Central Bank of Brazil - Inflation Report (June 2010)
Central Bank of Brazil says rising domestic demand will continue to drive inflation above target in 2010
Central Bank of Brazil: inflation tax risked hyperinflation
Brazilian central bank study shows the country risked weak hyperinflation in the past due to high income tax elasticity
Brazilian opposition candidate threatens central bank’s independence
Opposition party presidential candidate José Serra says rate-setting will be a political process under his leadership; latest poll puts Serra on level footing with governing party candidate
Rate round-up: Brazil hikes, most hold, Russia cuts
Brazil raises policy rate to 9.5%, Russia cuts to 8.25%; United States, Poland and New Zealand hold
Meirelles will stay as governor until year end
Brazilian central bank governor Henrique Meirelles stays put, hopes of the vice-presidency dashed by party politics
Brazil’s Meirelles in political limbo
Brazil governor Henrique Meirelles has until Friday to decide if he will remain at the central bank, political ambitions rocked by Lula, party leaders; head of financial stability likely successor
Brazil’s Meirelles faces renewed tax fraud allegations
Brazilian central bank chief Henrique Meirelles could be investigated for the second time on tax crimes after attorney-general’s office asks Supreme Court for a probe, Meirelles unfazed
Brazil jacks reserve ratio up by 200 bps
Central Bank of Brazil lifts reserve requirement ratio back to pre-crisis level, move is expected to withdraw more than 70% of liquidity provided during crisis
Rate decisions this week
Majority of central banks to vote this week hold rates constant though dissent voiced in the US and South Africa; Philippines and India tighten, Hungary loosens
Brazil broadens settlement universe
The Brazilian central bank grants brokers and dealers direct access to its Selic settlement system
Brazil names new head of foreign affairs
Central Bank of Brazil appoints Carlos Araujo to lead international affairs as current head Maria Celina Arraes returns to UN post
Brazil’s Meirelles joins BIS board
Governor of the Central Bank of Brazil replaces outgoing chairman and former Mexico governor, Guillermo Ortiz
Rate decisions this week
Korea, New Zealand hold but indicate tightening soon to come. Bank of England and Bank of Canada maintain policy stance, along with Peru and Brazil as Denmark and Iceland cut
Brazilian economy on the up, minutes show
Central Bank of Brazil’s policy meeting minutes also show inflation is under control
Brazil's new director stands for independence
New head of monetary policy at the Central Bank of Brazil favours floating rates
Brazil rate-setter quits over controversy
Brazilian central bank’s monetary policy director resigns days after revealing rate-setters’ frustration at Lula
Meirelles comments on future, bank lending
Central Bank of Brazil’s Henrique Meirelles comments on rumours of a return to politics and backs the actions of state-led banks
Brazil president intervenes in monetary policy
Lula says further rate cuts “desirable”