Axel Weber
Central bankers, politicians splinter on reach of ESRB
Weber, Constâncio specify limits of European Systemic Risk Board's authority over national regulators; politicians advocate one unified European stand
Weber’s German defence highlights leadership flaws
Bundesbank president Axel Weber blames deficit countries for eurozone’s woes; analysts say comments further complicate chances at ECB presidency
Weber on growth prospects after the crisis
Bundesbank president stresses financial stability has to and will be reinforced
German paper claims Sarrazin deal pushed onto Buba
Broadsheet says German President Christian Wulff forced Bundesbank to negotiate deal that led to Thilo Sarrazin’s departure; report stirs up concern on Buba’s independence
Sarrazin quits Bundesbank
Bundesbank executive board member Thilo Sarrazin leaves central bank after other board members called for his dismissal over anti-Semitic remarks
Buba calls for Sarrazin to be sacked over racist comments
Bundesbank executive board votes unanimously in favour of removing Thilo Sarrazin; central bank takes firm line after Sarrazin’s anti-Semitic remarks spark outrage
Buba’s Sarrazin under racial hatred investigation
German prosecutors launch investigations into racist comments made by Bundesbank executive board member Thilo Sarrazin; central bank maintains silence over controversy
ECB handled Greek crisis well: CentralBanking.com readers
CentralBanking.com poll shows more than 40% approval rating for European Central Bank’s handling of the Greek debt crisis
Bank’s Posen stoutly defends ECB bond purchases
Bank of England rate-setter Adam Posen slams critics who claim bond purchases will impinge upon central bank’s independence; says given low interest rates, bond purchases are essential monetary policy tool
Buba’s Sarrazin renews racism controversy
Bundesbank executive board member Thilo Sarrazin says Germany is getting “dumber” because of Turkish, Middle Eastern and African immigrants; comments follow similar remarks last year and intensify calls for his removal
Canada’s Carney praises ‘decisive’ ECB step
Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney lends support to European Central Bank’s disputed bond purchase programme; says fiscal, not monetary exit will be tricky
Weber’s defiance could help or hinder: analysts
Bundesbank president Axel Weber’s maintenance of principled objection to European Central Bank bond purchases could swing either way in his bid to succeed Jean-Claude Trichet
German rumours of French pact with ECB display tensions
Coverage of German magazine article alleging European Central Bank's bond purchase programme was aimed at helping the French indicative of fertile breeding ground for conspiracy theories
Weber calls for broader scope to Basel III
Bundesbank President Axel Weber says new Basel rules should incorporate a macroprudential element to overcome systemic risks
Buba’s Weber interested in price-level targeting
Bundesbank president Axel Weber says move to price-level targeting could help anchor inflation expectations
Cracks emerge over ECB’s bond purchases
Bundesbank head and ECB leadership candidate Axel Weber criticises central bank’s entry into bond markets, analysts disagree on whether intervention justified
Trichet plays down 'nuclear option' to end Greece crisis
ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet says option for outright purchase of government bonds is not on table
Central bankers split on raising inflation targets: poll
CentralBanking.com poll shows a slim majority think raising targets to 4% is a bad idea, while nearly 44% approve to some extent
Buba’s Weber chastises 'counterproductive' stalling on Greece
Bundesbank president Axel Weber calls for swift action to move forward as Standard & Poor’s downgrades Spain in further sign that Greek crisis is spilling over to neighbouring countries
Buba’s Weber: global talks on finance framework essential
Bundesbank President Axel Weber seeks international solution to financial reform using G20 meetings as platform
Weber denies mooting €80 billion figure for Greek bailout
Bundesbank president Axel Weber says the figure came from previous Greek estimates
Buba's Weber says Greece will need up to €80 billion: reports
Bundesbank president Axel Weber reportedly tells German parliamentary group Greek bailout costs could soar
ECB in about-turn on collateral rules
Move reflects concern over Greece; Trichet says graded haircut system set to be introduced
Buba’s Weber dismisses Volcker rule
Bundesbank president Axel Weber says Paul Volcker’s plan will have unanticipated effects and interfere with monetary policy transmission, says sticking with Basel II is best