Serbia
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…
Serbian central bank governor to visit Sarajevo
Serbian National Bank governor Radovan Jelasic is scheduled to visit the Bosnia-Hercegovina Central Bank on Wednesday, 21 July.
Serbia moves on central bank voting scam
Serbia's state prosecutors have ordered an investigation of a member of parliament on suspicion of abuse of another MP's electronic voting card in the election of national bank governor Kori Udovicki.
Serbia's Jelasic moves into office
The new governor of the National Bank of Serbia, Radovan Jelasic, officially took control of the bank on Monday 1 March.
Serbia replaces central bank chief
Serbia's parliament sacked national bank governor Kori Udovicki on Wednesday 25 February in a 129-109 vote following allegations that the vote electing her to the post was rigged. Radovan Jelasic was later voted in to replace Udovicki.
Udovicki's future at NBS still in balance
The Serbian Parliament began a debate on proposed changes to legislation on presidential elections on Thursday (19 Feb). Parliament completed debate on the appointment of the National Bank governor but has yet to put it to a vote.
Serbian central bank warns parliament
The National Bank of Serbia warned on Tuesday 17 February that it would appeal to the Republic's Constitutional Court if parliament annuls the election of central bank governor Kori Udovicki.
NBS to oppose review of Udovicki's election
The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) said in a statement on Saturday 14 February that it opposes a planned parliamentary review of NBS governor Kori Udovicki's election.
Serbia's Udovicki 'ready to resign'
The governor of the National Bank of Serbia, Kori Udovicki, has repeated that she is ready to quit if it will help facilitate a change of management at the bank.
Serbia to discuss NBS governor election procedure
The ruling Democratic Opposition of Serbia (DOS) council agreed on Friday 10 October, according to the Tanjug news agency, that consideration of the National Bank of Serbia's annual report should include an examination of the procedural issues which were…
IMF welcomes Serbia-Montenegro's economic policy
An IMF mission led by Emmanuel Zervoudakis, has held talks with a Serbia-Montenegrin delegation, headed by NBS Governor Kori Udovicki. In a statement reported on the Serbian Government's website, the IMF said the National Bank of Serbia has increased…