Jean-Claude Trichet
Group of 30 calls for closer relationships between bank boards and supervisors
Report authored by a G-30 committee headed by Roger Farmer argues for a ‘new paradigm' in which bank boards and supervisors work more closely together towards their shared objectives
Trichet sees 'conceptual convergence' among major central banks
Former ECB president flags ‘impressive' post-crisis consensus among major central banks over how to handle price and financial stability; says interest rates and QE should be handled separately
ECB's counsellor to the president crosses lines to Axa
Christian Thimann moves from central bank to financial services giant; takes on responsibilities as group head of strategy and public affairs
G-20 urged to address financial system flaws
Group of Thirty wants G-20 to act on conflicting financial services regulation, taxation and reporting rules; calls on Asian central banks to inject up to $4 trillion into diversified SWFs
Robert Pringle’s Viewpoint: Assessing Masaaki Shirakawa’s legacy
The policies of outgoing Bank of Japan governor, Masaaki Shirakawa, have brought economic stability to Japan and are likely to be viewed favourably by future generations
Robert Pringle's Viewpoint: The Fed, the euro and the IMF
Caruana and Shirakawa offer timely warning on the limits and dangers of loose monetary policy; more reform required in Europe
Central bankers debate loose monetary policy impacts and exit plans
Masaaki Shirakawa, Christian Noyer, Jean-Claude Trichet and John Gieve highlight the challenges of super-loose monetary policy; Cœuré says ECB has LTRO exit plan
Euro banknotes with Draghi’s signature enter circulation
Mario Draghi's signature appears on circulating euro banknotes as the ECB president expresses faith that situation in Europe is stabilising
Trichet to join board of aerospace group EADS, say reports
Former European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet linked to seat on board of Franco-German aerospace and defence group EADS
France confirms Cœuré as ECB nominee
Finance ministry puts Benoît Cœuré forward as nominee to replace Bini Smaghi on European Central Bank’s executive board; firm favourite choice confirmed
Trichet says China funding request is right thing to do
Outgoing ECB president denies it is embarrassing or humbling for Europe to have to ask other countries for financial support; insists it is "absolutely normal" in today’s global world
Trichet calls for EU executive branch in farewell address
Outgoing president uses farewell speech to express personal opinion on the need for an EU executive branch; body would have powers in three key areas
Colleagues rate Trichet’s performance as chief as ‘good’
Trade union asks ECB staff how outgoing president handled European crisis; questions regarding internal management produce interesting results
ECB celebrates Italian culture
European central bank announces 2011 cultural days will focus on Italian culture; events include classical and jazz music concerts, film screenings, literary and art events
Trichet bows out with new bond purchase scheme
Jean-Claude Trichet unveils a new covered bond purchase scheme; ECB governing council also agree to hold interest rates and support Jörg Asmussen for governing council post
EU lawmakers agree on Stability and Growth Pact overhaul
Enhanced Stability and Growth Pact gets approval of European Council and Parliament; European finance ministers clear Asmussen for ECB executive board
Leaked letter reveals ECB austerity demands on Italy
Trichet and Draghi asked for 'pressing action' from Italian authorities; puts rumours of such communication to rest
Italian politicians uneasy over Draghi replacement delay
Opposition leaders criticise delay in announcing successor for Mario Draghi as governor of the Bank of Italy
ECB policy would shatter big CCPs, critics warn
Plans to have CCPs based in the jurisdiction of the currency they clear would pull apart multi-currency services, experts warn, after UK Treasury challenges ECB
Trichet reacts angrily to criticism
European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet rejects attack by German politician on bond-buying programme; ECB and Bank of England both hold interest rates as global outlook worsens
Top officials discuss economic gloom in Italy
Key votes reveal lack of confidence in US economic policy and the future of the eurozone
Trichet preaches sustainable long-term growth
Jean-Claude Trichet urges policymakers to aim for sustainable growth
Saccomanni linked to Bank of Italy governorship
Reports emerge of deal between government and central bank to promote Bank of Italy director-general Fabrizio Saccomanni to governor role
Global equity markets tumble as euro area panic sets in
European sovereign debt crisis escalates as equity markets across the board record big losses