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National Bank of Serbia - Annual Report 2006
Core inflation fell below the National Bank of Serbia's 7% to 9% target range in 2006 to just 5.9%.
Educating consumers pays, says Serbia's Jelasic
Financial institutions should be aware that it is in their best medium and long-term interest to make information about their products transparent, accessible and understandable, said Radovan Jelasic, the governor of the National Bank of Serbia.
Serbia holds rates
The National Bank of Serbia decided on Monday to keep its key policy rate at 9.75%.
Balkan central banks agree on regulation framework
The central banks of six Balkan countries and Cyprus on Friday have agreed on a framework of regional cooperation to improve banking supervision, streamline operations and help fight money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Jelasi: Serbia's "big strides" towards EU
In a speech on 29 June Radovan Jelasi, governor of the National Bank of Serbia, said "Serbia is taking big strides towards the European Union, standard of living is improving and there are ample professional challenges around."
Serbian inflation on the rise
The governor of the National Bank of Serbia says the central bank expects the country's overall inflation rate to reach 6% this year.
Serbian cb chief says inflation under control
Head of the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Radovan Jelasic said on Sunday 11 March public spending would not cause a hike in prices.
Jelasi on creating a stable economic environment
In the speech 'The National Bank of Serbia - creating a stable economic environment' given on 16 February Radovan Jelasi of the National Bank of Serbia said last year was a key year for Serbia, as it was finally recognized that monetary policy represents…
Serbia concerned on central bank independence
The governor of the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has expressed concern that the independence of the central bank has been 'seriously compromised,' according to a report by the Financial Times on Monday 20 November.
Jelasic on the NBS accomplishing its objectives
In the speech 'The National Bank of Serbia accomplishing its objectives' given on 10 October Radovan Jelasic of the National Bank of Serbia said the National Bank's activities, as well its efforts on its own transformation, have shown and proven that the…
National Bank of Serbia - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Serbia's Annual Report 2005, the overall economic activity continued trending up in 2005, with higher-than-forecast inflation, partial reduction of high foreign trade and current account deficits.
Jelasic on the goals of National Bank of Serbia
In the speech 'Overall goals of the National Bank of Serbia' given on 10 July Radovan Jelasic of the National Bank of Serbia said more float and less management" has been emphasized and carried out by the National Bank since September last year.
Serbia's Jelasic says banks want to fight NBS
In a recent interview, Radovan Jelasic, governor of the National Bank of Serbia (NBS), says he would be very happy if the NBS did not have to make so many monetary policy decisions, because they are very costly.
National Bank of Serbia - Annual Report 2004
According to the National Bank of Serbia's Annual Report 2004, the main characteristics of the economic environment in 2004 were higher than forecast GDP growth of 7.5%, a widened current account deficit and higher than planned inflation rate of 13.7%.
NBS chief defends ex deputy
Serbian National Bank Governor Radovan Jelasic has told B92 TV that he does not want to believe that ex deputy governor Dejan Simic received bribes.
Serbian central bank deputy fired
The National Bank of Serbia on Monday 16 January dismissed a deputy governor who was arrested last week for allegedly taking a bribe.
Serbian governor denies responsibility for deputy
The head of the National Bank of Serbia said on Friday 13 January that he did not feel responsible for the actions of his deputy, who was arrested for allegedly taking bribes.
Serbia's National Bank vice-governor arrested
Serbian police have arrested the vice-governor of Serbia's National Bank, Dejan Simic, on suspicion of taking bribes, Mina news agency reported.
Privatisation plans fall short - Serb central bank
The National Bank of Serbia warned the government against reneging on its IMF commitments, in a press release issued on August 19 which criticised the government's progress in privatising the oil industry.
Serb central bank upbeat on IMF warning
Radovan Jelasic, governor of Serbia's central bank, predicted on Tuesday 16 August that the government would react positively to warnings from the International Monetary Fund that its loan arrangement was in jeopardy.
Serbia's Jelasic on the anniversary of the NBS
In the speech '121-year anniversary of the National Bank of Serbia' given on 16 March Radovan Jelasic of the National Bank of Serbia said the NBS does not need either IMF or the World Bank to "propel" it, as these institutions are real partners rather…
ECB offers technical cooperation to NBS
A delegation from the European Central Bank (ECB), headed by Pierre Van der Hagen, held talks with Governor Radovan Jelasic at the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) on Thursday 18 November and offered technical cooperation, Tanjug News Agency said.
HP and CMA to deliver payment system to Montenegro
HP and CMA Small Systems AB announced on Friday 6 August that they will provide the Central Bank of Montenegro with a new automated inter-banking payment system, supporting Montenegro's economic momentum-building efforts.
Bosnia & Serb cbs sign memorandum of understanding
National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Governor Radovan Jelasic on Wednesday 21 July in Banja Luka signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation in the field of regulation of banking operations with Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina CBBH) Governor…