Central Bank of Iceland
Dissenter votes to hike rates on inflationary fears: Iceland minutes
Central Bank of Iceland Monetary Policy Committee minutes says one member voted to increase interest rates despite uncertainty in global economy
Iceland raises rates in light of weaker króna
Central Bank of Iceland raises interest rates by 25 basis points to curb inflationary pressures from declining króna
Iceland paper reviews monetary policy in turbulent times
Central Bank of Iceland study shows banks’ price setting behaviour and inflation expectations have been negatively impacted by banking crisis
Dissenter calls for rate hike: Iceland minutes
Central Bank of Iceland Monetary Policy Committee minutes show one member called for a 25-basis point rate hike
Central Bank of Iceland paper on exchange rate regimes
Central Bank of Iceland study says floating exchange rate regimes provide little benefit to small, rich economies like Iceland
Fitch ups Iceland default rating outlook to stable
Rating agency Fitch affirms Iceland rating; revises outlooks to stable from negative
Iceland minutes shows dissent from MPC member
Central Bank of Iceland Monetary Policy Committee minutes says one dissenter voted to raise rates by 25 basis points amid growing inflationary pressures
Iceland in talks to avoid downgrade following 'no' vote
Governor Már Guðmundsson talks to rating agencies after Icelanders reject second Icesave deal
Oddsson renews spat over Icesave dispute
Former Central Bank of Iceland chairman David Oddsson says Mervyn King gave assurance that Icelanders would not have to bear costs of Icesave deposit insurance
Icelandic central bank, regulator ink deal to collaborate
Central Bank of Iceland and Financial Supervisory Authority sign landmark agreement to work together on oversight in areas including systemic risk
Iceland names new director of operations and human resources
Director to replace Ingvar Sigfússon, set to retire in the coming months
Central Bank of Iceland – Financial Stability Report 2010/2
Central Bank of Iceland’s Financial Stability Report 2010/2 discusses new payment system infrastructure in Iceland
Iceland at economic crossroads: Guðmundsson
Central Bank of Iceland governor Már Guðmundsson says Iceland must now reconnect with global markets to build solid foundation for growth
IMF programme helped Iceland’s finances: Guðmundsson
Central Bank of Iceland governor Már Guðmundsson says gross foreign exchange reserves in much better shape after IMF programme
Iceland’s Sighvatsson calls for gradual removal of capital controls
Central Bank of Iceland deputy governor Arnór Sighvatsson says removal of capital controls in Iceland depends on investment in export sectors
Rate decisions this week
Majority of central banks stand pat as uncertainties persist over growth, price pressures; Iceland cuts while Turkey, Uruguay tighten policy
Iceland slashes on strengthening króna
Central Bank of Iceland cuts rates by one percentage point as it prepares to buy foreign currency following króna gains
Iceland’s Sighvatsson offers guidelines on how to apply new Supreme Court law
Central Bank of Iceland deputy governor Arnor Sighvatsson introduces guidelines to financial institutions on non-binding clauses linking loans to exchange rates
Protests at Icelandic central bank on car loan rules
Several hundred demonstrators congregate around central bank in peaceful protest against delinking of car loans from foreign currency exchange rates; rule change could see up to 10% of Icelanders hit with higher repayments
Iceland poised to lift all capital controls
Central Bank of Iceland says full liberalisation could begin at the end of July, as króna continues to soar and inflation falls closer to target; draws on bilateral credit lines to boost reserves
Iceland, China sign $512m currency swap deal
Icelandic and Chinese central banks agree on currency swap to boost bilateral trade; move emphasises recovery of confidence in króna
Iceland – Financial Stability Review (June 2009)
Central bank flags cautious signs for optimism but warns that more is to be done
Former Icelandic governors may face criminal charges over crisis
Icelandic parliamentary committee passes names of three former central bank officials to state prosecutors; may face criminal charges
Iceland seals deal to buy back Luxembourg-based króna bonds
Icelandic central bank agrees to buy nearly all outstanding bonds pledged by Landsbanki's Luxembourg subsidiary to secure funds from Luxembourg central bank