Henrique Meirelles
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's Meirelles: Bretton Woods needs a rethink
Both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank need to address their legitimacy as part of the policy debate on a Bretton Woods II, said Henrique Meirelles, the governor of the Central Bank of Brazil.
Brazil's Meirelles: corporate governance challenge
Setting high standards of corporate governance is trickier in Brazil than in more mature economies, said Henrique Meirelles, the governor of the Central Bank of Brazil.
Brazil's Meirelles: tightening will continue
The Central Bank of Brazil is committed to bringing inflation to the 4.5% midpoint of its inflation target during 2009, said Henrique Meirelles, the governor of the central bank in a recent speech.
BIS starts Americas council
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has established a forum aimed at facilitating debate between the Basel-based institution and policymakers in the Americas.
Brazilian CB raises growth outlook
Brazil's central bank raised its economic growth forecast as 16 consecutive rate cuts and low inflation fuels consumer spending.
Brazil cuts lending rate to record low of 12%
Following the recovery of the Brazilian currency, which has held inflation at an eight-year low, the central bank lowered the benchmark lending rate by half a percentage point to a record low of 12%.
Henrique Meirelles: central banking natural
This article, from the International Herald Tribune, says Henrique Meirelles, the governor of the Central Bank of Brazil, has quickly mastered the central bankers' art of elusive communication.
Brazil's Meirelles wants sustained growth
In comments to Reuters published Wednesday 2 May, the president of Brazil's central bank has described the country's economic ambitions, saying investors must continue to be attracted to the country and emphasising the need for sustained growth.
Brazilian cb monetary policy head resigns
Brazilian central bank director Rodrigo Azevedo resigned as chief of monetary policy, citing an interest to work outside of government, Bloomberg reported Wednesday 11 April, citing a statement.
Meirelles says Brazil's 2007 inflation benign
Brazil's 2007 inflation scenario is benign, but the central bank remains vigilant, the bank's chief said on Monday 19 March.
Brazil plans to attract China's foreign reserves
The Brazilian government plans to tell the Chinese authorities that it is interested in attracting a share of China's foreign reserves, Brazilian financial newspaper, Valor Economico reported Wednesday 14 March.
Brazil's central bank econ director resigns
Brazilian central bank economic policy director Afonso Bevilaqua resigned Thursday 1 March citing "personal reasons" and an interest in "pursuing new projects," the central bank said in a statement.
Meirelles says China volatility serves as alert
Market volatility in Brazil and abroad seen today, Tuesday 27 February, as a result of a strong selloff in China may serve as an alert for greater caution on the part of central banks in monetary policy decisions, Brazilian central bank president…
Brazil's Lula considers central bank changes
Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is preparing to order changes in the board of directors of the country's central bank, Dow Jones reported Thursday 22 February.
Reports say Brazil's Meirelles will keep job
Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ruled out the possibility of replacing central bank chief Henrique Meirelles, according to media reports Wednesday 14 February.
Brazil's fin min says central bank chief staying
Brazil's central bank president Henrique Meirelles will remain in the job even though he has been criticised by some members of the government for his conservative stance, finance minister Guido Mantega told reporters on Wednesday 7 February.
Meirelles says Brazil must be tough on inflation
Brazil's central bank president Henrique Meirelles said in a newspaper interview on Wednesday 1 November that Brazil's constant vigilance against inflation in recent years was a key factor in helping President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva get re-elected.
Meirelles: Brazil's CPI expectations 'anchored'
Brazil's central bank president Henrique Meirelles has said inflation expectations among investors are "well anchored" in Latin America's biggest economy.
Brazil's Meirelles says growth is sustainable
In an address to foreign investors on the first day of the International Conference of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America, the president of Brazil's central bank, Henrique Meirelles, affirmed that Brazilian growth is sustainable.
Brazil to keep building reserves - Meirelles
Brazil's central bank will keep buying U.S. dollars in the currency market in a bid to build up international reserves, central bank President Henrique Meirelles told reporters.
Meirelles to stay at Brazil's central bank
At the inauguration ceremony of Brazil's new minister of finance, Guido Mantega, the president of the central bank, Henrique Meirelles, said that he will continue in his post.
Emerging market reserves grow in January
Recent data show significant increases in foreign exchange reserves in a number of emerging market economies in January. The Philippines gross international reserves hit an all-time high of $20.504 billion at the end of January on fresh government…
IMF's Rato welcomes Brazil's economic progress
Rodrigo de Rato, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday 10 January that since his last visit in September 2004, the Brazilian economy has continued to make remarkable progress.