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ECB to revisit collateral rules - Mersch
The European Central Bank (ECB) will change the rules regarding its money-market operations soon amid fears that financial institutions are taking advantage of the wide range of collateral it accepts to obtain funding.
Ex-BoE's Buiter attacks Fed at Jackson Hole
Willem Buiter, a founding member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, has panned the Federal Reserve's response to the financial turmoil.
Maltese deputy wins third term
David Pullicino, the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Malta, is set remain in the role until 2013.
UK lender seeks ECB funding with Irish start up
One of the biggest mortgage lenders in the United Kingdom wants to set up an Irish operation in part to access European Central Bank (ECB) funds.
Eurozone slump may fail to subdue inflation
The Bundesbank warned on Monday that weaker growth may not adequately curb inflation.
Eurozone economy shrinks in second quarter
The eurozone economy looks to have shown a quarterly contraction for the first time since the euro was introduced.
ECB: inflation is here to stay
The European Central Bank sees increasing upside risks to price stability over the medium term, according to the central bank's August monthly bulletin.
US and European central banks too transparent
Major central banks such as the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank (ECB) may be too transparent, new research finds.
Russia embraces euro
The euro has gained in importance in Russia as an anchor and reserve currency, according to a new paper from the European Central Bank.
SWFs do not distort asset prices
Investments by sovereign wealth funds that are not economically motivated will not distort asset prices, finds new research from the European Central Bank.
Eurozone borrowers facing tighter standards
European Central Bank (ECB) data reveals eurozone banks are making it more difficult for consumers and businesses to borrow as fears of a slowdown take hold.
ECB hints at rate pause for coming months
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), indicated on Thursday that eurozone rates were now high enough to bring inflation back to target.
Interview: Otmar Issing
The architect of the ECB’s monetary policy framework talks to Robert Pringle about his new book and the challenges central bankers face at the moment
Strong euro less harmful for developing trade
The euro's strength has a weaker effect on the competitiveness of euro-area exports when the destination is a developing country, finds new research from the European Central Bank.
Eurozone inflation hits fresh record
Annual inflation in the eurozone looks to have hit a record high of 4.1% in July.
Research suggests Sarkozy's ECB ire unjustified
Though it is unlikely to placate Nicolas Sarkozy, France's president, new research has found the European Central Bank (ECB) is more transparent than the national central banks of the eurozone members were before the introduction of the euro.
ECB's Liebscher: we could hike again
Klaus Liebscher, the governor of the National Bank of Austria and a member of the European Central Bank's (ECB) rate-setting council, said rates could rise again in the coming months.
US main target for petrodollar recycling
The United States continue to be the main recipient of oil-related financial funds from Gulf countries, according to a new research from the European Central Bank.
Inflation in industrial countries "global"
A new paper published by the Chicago Federal Reserve shows that inflation in industrialised countries is largely a global phenomenon.
Sarkozy challenges ECB's accountability
Nicolas Sarkozy, the president of France, is reported to be preparing proposals designed to increase the European Central Bank's (ECB) accountability.
Keep wages low, Trichet warns eurozone bosses
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has urged euro-area employers to avoid raising wages and prices for services on the back of higher oil and food costs.
Lawmakers press for changes to ECB price target
Members of the European Parliament have proposed a series of changes to the European Central Bank's inflation target.
Globalisation and the euro area
Globalisation has benefited the euro area in several ways, research published by the European Central Bank shows.
ECB publishes payment systems report
The European Central Bank (ECB) on Friday released its first payments systems and market infrastructure oversight report.