Thomas Jordan
The cost of inaction on wholesale CBDCs
A gap exists between demand in capital markets and most central banks’ research priorities as evolving risks accrue
Martin Schlegel becomes new chairman of SNB
Antoine Martin becomes Swiss National Bank vice-chair and Petra Tschudin joins board
Global natural rates could be rising, SNB governor says
Jordan says Swiss central bank’s approach allows it to deal with uncertainty over r*
SNB to explore wCBDC settlement for monetary operations
Project Helvetia allows safe and efficient settlement, says governor, but retail CBDC is risky
SNB head Thomas Jordan announces retirement
Board chair praises Swiss central banker for leadership in crises and record of change
SNB increases rates by 50bp in wake of Credit Suisse crisis
Swiss central bank sold Sfr27 billion in foreign currency in Q4 to tighten financial conditions
Fiscal co-ordination threatens independence, SNB president says
Central banks must not let Covid-19 era policies continue, Thomas Jordan warns
SNB abandons negative rates
Jordan says Swiss central bank’s use of negative rates was effective
SNB raises rates for first time since 2007
Jordan says the Swiss central bank is ready to prevent “second-round effects” becoming entrenched
Does Switzerland need an SWF?
A sovereign wealth fund could adopt longer-term strategies, invest in less liquid assets and increase exposures to riskier assets such as equities, potentially boosting returns
Higher global inflation allows SNB to let franc rise – Jordan
Less integrated global economy could lead to persistent higher inflation, says SNB chair
SNB predicts rise in profits for 2021
Early estimate suggests profits will be up around Sfr5 billion on 2020 figure
Central bank profits under pressure
The structure of a central bank’s portfolio and its relationship with shareholders can affect shock-absorbing capital and the amount of profit distributed
SNB’s Jordan rejects higher profit distribution
Current system takes into account market risk stemming from ever-larger balance sheet
SNB head to face council over sexism allegations – media reports
Lawmakers demand answers on treatment of women after report alleges sexist culture at SNB
SNB’s Jordan defends currency interventions
Switzerland had “difficult starting position” from which to tackle the Covid-19 shock, chairman says; negative rates have worked, he argues
Carstens, Jordan, Weber: respect the boundaries of fiscal and monetary policy
Axel Weber says huge US deficit could pose problems for global financial stability
Central Banking Awards 2020: the winners
All the winners in the 2020 Central Banking Awards
Central Banking Awards 2020: second group of winners unveiled
Prizes awarded for governor, reserve management, green initiative, asset manager and custody
BIS and SNB co-operate on technology research hub
Swiss centre will investigate how to use digital central bank money on DLT infrastructure
Draghi expresses concern over Fed independence
ECB governor says he is “especially” worried by events in US