Switzerland
Knight on inflation targeting in emerging markets
In the speech 'Inflation targeting in emerging market economies' given on 4 April Malcolm Knight of the BIS said inflation targeting is not of course the only way to build monetary policy credibility.
SNB's Hildebrand on monetary policy
The Swiss National Bank's interest rate policy is still having an expansionary effect in the current economic climate, SNB board member Philipp Hildebrand told Swiss daily Finanz und Wirtschaft on Monday 2 April.
SNB's Jordan says hikes less pressing
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) currently sees further rate hikes as necessary to keep inflation at bay, while indicating the need for action has become smaller, the central bank's directorate member Thomas Jordan said in a speech Thursday 22 March.
SNB hikes interest rates by 25 points
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) raised interest rates by 25 basis points Thursday 15 March, citing the excellent shape of the Swiss economy and a slight upward trend in inflation.
SNB's Jordan hints at further rate hikes ahead
Thomas S Jordan, alternate member of the Swiss National Bank's governing board, suggested Tuesday 27 February in a speech that the SNB will again raise interest rates at its meeting this spring.
SNB's Roth says rates not high enough yet
Swiss National Bank (SNB) chairman Jean-Pierre Roth said in an interview published Wednesday 21 February that Switzerland's current interest rate level is still not high enough to guarantee price stability in the medium-term.
Russia reiterates reserve diversification idea
The Russian central bank remains interested in further diversification of the currency structure of its gold and forex exchange reserves, its first deputy chairman said in a newspaper interview published on Tuesday 21 February.
Central banks tiptoeing away from the dollar
According to this article from The New York Times published Tuesday 2 January, nations with large holdings of dollars are becoming increasingly willing to dump them in favour of the euro.
Bank of Slovenia joins Central Bank Gold Agreement
The central bank of Slovenia has joined the Central Bank Gold Agreement which limits gold sales by central banks, the European Central Bank said Friday 22 December.
Roth on seventy years after the gold standard
In the speech 'Seventy years after - the final collapse of the gold standard in September 1936' given on 15 December Jean-Pierre Roth of the Swiss National Bank said the Swiss like to remember that their currency has only been devalued once since its…
SNB's Roth on recent economic developments
In the speech 'Recent economic and financial developments in Switzerland' given on 14 December Jean-Pierre Roth of the Swiss National Bank said the economic situation in Switzerland has continued to improve.
SNB's Hildebrand on risk management
In the speech 'Risk management' given on 14 December Philipp Hildebrand of the Swiss National Bank said effective risk management requires that all relevant risks be identified and assessed regularly, in a manner that is as unbiased as possible.
SNB raises interest rates by 25 basis points
Swiss National Bank (SNB) president Jean-Pierre Roth told a half-yearly press conference on Thursday 14 December the SNB will continue to pursue its strategy of gradual normalisation of monetary policy if the economy behaves as expected.
SNB's Roth warns on appetite for risk
Swiss National Bank president Jean-Pierre Roth said Friday 8 December he does not feel comfortable with recent developments seen in global financial markets.
ECB sells more gold
The ECB sold 23 tons of gold on 30 November, the central bank said.
SNB's Hildebrand on money and monetary policy
In the speech 'Money and monetary policy - the ECB experience 1999-2006' given on 9 November Philipp Hildebrand of the Swiss National Bank said in practice, it is often difficult to consider money in the conduct of policy.
Yen lures Swiss, Russian, NZ central banks
According to this article published Monday 13 November by Bloomberg, central banks are increasing their holdings of the yen, in anticipation of a rebound from a 20-year low.
SNB names new head of asset management
As of 1 December 2006, Sandro Streit will succeed Thomas Stucki as Head of Asset Management at the Swiss National Bank.
Hildebrand named new SNB vice-president
The Swiss government on Wednesday 8 November named Philipp Hildebrand as the new vice-president of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) as of May next year, replacing Niklaus Blattner, who will retire.
Interview: Jean-Pierre Roth
The chairman of the Swiss National Bank discusses the central banks profits, monetary policy and independence as it approaches its 100th year
Swiss Re appoints Ferguson financial services head
Swiss Re announced Wednesday 4 October the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., as Head of Financial Services and a Member of Swiss Re's Executive Committee, effective immediately.
SNB's Blattner to retire in the spring of 2007
The vice-chairman of the Swiss National Bank's Governing Board, Niklaus Blattner, will retire at the end of April 2007, the SNB said on Friday 18 August, adding that a replacement would be proposed within months.
SNB's Roth sees continued rate hikes
Swiss National Bank president Jean-Pierre Roth said in an interview with Swiss Sunday paper NZZ am Sonntag that the SNB will continue its policy of gradual interest rate hikes.
Swiss National Bank - Annual Report 2005
According to the Swiss National Bank's Annual Report 2005, at the beginning of the year, the Swiss economy showed signs of weakness.