Central Bank of Chile (BCCh)
Chile’s central bank holds rate, but signals future cut
Rate-setters point to below-target inflation as main reason for future easing measures
Chile’s central bank surprises markets with ‘out of the blue’ rate cut
Lower growth and weak commodity prices push board to cut rates by 50 basis points
People: Malpass emerges as sole candidate for World Bank president
Bank of England extends Martin Taylor’s time on financial policy committee
Chilean central bank hikes rates
Rate rise comes despite US Fed holding rates on January 30
Treasury systems initiative: Ion Treasury
Ion’s acquisition of Openlink in 2018 has boosted its central bank and agency clients to 65, with a new ECB contract being a ‘jewel in its crown’
People: Albania appoints new deputy governor
Luljeta Minxhozi joins Bank of Albania; Netherlands Bank loses chief investment officer; Chile appoints first technology manager; and more
Chile hikes on higher inflation expectations
Tighter US financial conditions contribute to decision
Chile’s central bank says recovery is strengthening
GDP grows 5.3% year-on-year as central bank holds policy rates for 15 months
Brian Wynter on Jamaica’s inflation-targeting transition
Jamaican governor says the end of fiscal dominance plus the creation of a two-way forex market and an effective interest rate policy mechanism essential for “full-fledged” inflation target
Chile’s central bank fears effects of possible trade war
Central bank keeps interest rates steady as trade worries hurt price of copper
IMF paper praises Chilean central bank’s forward guidance
Central bank’s monetary policy predictability and efficacy was “quite high”
People: Thailand appoints new deputy governor
The Central Bank of Chile appoints two division managers; RBNZ communications chief resigns
Trigger for emerging market sell-off still playing out, warns Argentine governor
There is a possibility of Argentina being “challenged further”, says Sturzenegger
Chilean deputy points to US inflation as biggest risk
US growth is broadly positive, but sustained wage growth could drive up rates causing sharp portfolio outflows from emerging markets; Chile relatively well positioned
People: new Indonesian governor confirmed
Perry Warjiyo and new deputy approved in Indonesia; Richard Clarida mooted for Fed vice-chair; Central Bank of Chile appoints new deputy governor
Venezuela pays off $2.1 million debt to Chile
Struggling Latin American country honours debt repayments under Reciprocal Payments and Credit Agreement, after missing payment in 2017
Core-periphery model of bank networks called into question
Researchers find multiple cores in the interbank market, posing different systemic risks
Chile puts board members in spotlight with decision-making overhaul
Changes aim to make communication more transparent while aligning central bank with international best practice; eight meetings will now take place each year
Digital currencies could transform the role of central banks – Chilean governor
Marcel is wary of developments with CBDCs, but believes they are still a long way off; he urges central banks to keep pace with fintech innovation
Chile’s economy on sound and stable footing – report
Following earlier action in the year, central bank is unlikely to move interest rates again; growth forecasts revised following copper mine strike
Deterioration in labour market not yet hitting unemployment – Chile’s Marcel
Chilean governor says self-employment has acted as a “significant buffer” as employment declined; unemployment not yet being affected thanks to “flexibility” of market, governor says
Chile’s Marcel praises Argentine reforms
IMFC chairman says reforms have “paid off”, helping the country re-enter the global economic stage; lifting of capital controls and export restrictions will contribute to Argentina’s growth in 2017
People: uncertainty over Tetangco’s future; Minneapolis Fed appoints new COO and head of research
Future of Philippines governor unclear; Minneapolis Fed poaches Chicago Fed researcher and appoints COO
People: Frank Smets to head ECB economics department; new Chilean board member
Long-serving ECB economist becomes director-general; Chilean senate ratifies the appointment of Rosanna Costa; new communications director for Banque de France