Poland
ECB's Bini Smaghi on central bank independence
In the speech 'Central bank independence: from theory to practice' given on 19 April Lorenzo Bini Smaghi of the ECB said fiscal discipline is important, and highlighted that out of control spending will undermine monetary policy.
NBP to publish minutes of meetings
Poland's central bank said Tuesday 3 April it will start to publish minutes from policy meetings of its interest rate-setting panel on 24 May, in a move analysts hope will offer more clarity on future monetary policy.
NBP's Rybinski on the payment system in Poland
In the speech 'SEPA and the payment system in Poland' given on 14 March Krzysztof Rybinski of the National Bank of Poland said an aspect which deserves particular attention in the discussion on SEPA is the harmonisation of the law within the payment area.
Poland's Balcerowicz warns on Western welfare
"Developing countries should not always look to the West for a model of the welfare state," said Leszek Balcerowicz, former president of Poland's central bank on Tuesday 6 March.
Samoobrona candidate may join NBP board
According to Sunday 4 February's issue of Newsweek Polska, Andrzej Lepper, head of Self-Defence (Samoobrona), is looking forward to placing his candidate on the management board of the National Bank of Poland.
NBP's Skrzypek sees 2012-2013 euro adoption
In an interview published in Sunday 4 February's issue of Wprost, National Bank of Poland head Slawomir Skrzypek announced that it will be at least five years before Poland adopts the euro.
NBP says Poland to join euro when best for country
President of the National Bank of Poland (NBP) Slawomir Skrzypek said on Wednesday 31 January that Poland would join the eurozone if the move proves profitable.
Poland's Rybinski on the euro adoption
In the speech 'The euro adoption - assessing benefits and costs' given on 17 January Krzysztof Rybinski of the National Bank of Poland discusses selected aspects of the cost-benefit analysis of Poland's adoption of the euro.
Skrzypek named head of Poland's central bank
Poland's new central bank governor, Slawomir Skrzypek, a close ally of president Lech Kaczynski, was confirmed by parliament Wednesday 11 January. At a parliamentary hearing Skrzypek had earlier confused the deceased Wim Duisenberg with Jean-Claude…
ECB chief defends central bank independence
Speaking at the press conference following a meeting of the ECB's governing council, ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet said that it was up to all European Union states to ensure independence of their central banks.
Balcerowicz exits NBP, legacy at risk
According to this article from Bloomberg, published Wednesday 10 January, as Leszek Balcerowicz steps down as governor of the National Bank of Poland at midnight Wednesday, government attempts to reduce its independence may tarnish his legacy.
Polish committee recommends Skrzypek to NBP
The Public Finances Committee of the Polish Parliament recommended Monday 8 January Slawomir Skrzypek to become the new head of the country's central bank.
Surprise choice for Polish central bank
According to this article from the Financial Times, published Thursday 4 January, Slawomir Skrzypek's nomination as the next head of the National Bank of Poland was received with surprise due to his lack of economic credentials and his close links to the…
New NBP chief nominated
Poland's president on Wednesday 3 January nominated Slawomir Skrzypek, acting president of a major Polish bank, as the next head of the National Bank of Poland.
New name mentioned for NBP president
Polish daily Gazeta Wyborcza reported Monday 1 January that President Lech Kaczynski is considering appointing Prof. Jerzy Zyzynski, head of the Department of Public Economy of Warsaw University, as the next president of the National Bank of Poland.
NBP holds rates steady
The National Bank of Poland kept interest rates unchanged Wednesday 20 December, as widely expected, despite strong economic growth.
NBP's Rybinski on global imbalances
In the speech 'Global imbalances and implications for emerging markets' given on 15 December Krzysztof Rybinski of the National Bank of Poland said an upcoming US slowdown would likely further increase excess saving and lower valuations of US equities…
Poland's central bank nominee withdraws candidacy
The Polish president's office said Thursday 14 December that Jan Sulmicki, who was nominated earlier this week as the next governor of the National Bank of Poland, has withdrawn his candidacy for "personal reasons".
Polish president proposes surprise NBP candidate
Polish President Lech Kaczynski named economics professor Jan Sulmicki as his candidate for governor of the National Bank of Poland, the president's office said in a statement on Tuesday 13 December.
Poland's central bank chief named before Xmas
Polish minister Aleksander Szczyglo from the President's Office said Tuesday 12 December in a Polish radio report that the name of the new head of the central bank should be known by Christmas.
NBP's Balcerowicz against euro referendum
The head of Poland's central bank Leszek Balcerowicz told a seminar on Thursday 7 December that a referendum on Poland joining the eurozone is unnecessary.
Polish PM dismisses Gilowska NBP link
Poland's prime minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski has dispelled rumours of deputy PM and finance minister Zyta Gilowska leaving his cabinet in order to become head of the National Bank of Poland (NBP).
Poland's fin min tipped as central bank governor
Poland's finance minister Zyta Gilowska is a near-certainty for the National Bank of Poland (NBP) governorship, daily Parkiet wrote Monday 4 December, citing unspecified sources.
Poland leaves interest rates unchanged
Poland's central bank held interest rates steady after a 29 November meeting, a decision that was in line with economists' expectations.