United States
Central Bank of Nigeria embroiled in plagiarism row
Central Bank of Nigeria responds to reports of legal action regarding plagiarism in public addresses given by governor Sanusi; stresses strict ethical standards are adhered to in preparing papers
Bank of Finland research discusses entrepreneurial optimism
Bank of Finland discussion paper examines optimism levels among entrepreneurs; finds those with more experience and education are less likely to be optimistic
Bernanke defends Fed’s response to financial crisis
Fed chairman defends actions taken before and during global financial crisis; offers justification for Fed response to struggling systemically important firms
Fed research examines supply-side changes in US housing market
New York Fed staff paper studies impact of supply-side changes to US housing market on the creation of a house price bubble
Plosser says more 'can and should be done' to aid Fed transparency
Philadelphia Fed president urges the Federal Reserve to do more on transparency; says a quarterly monetary policy report should be published
Fed’s Dudley airs fears over economic 'headwinds'
New York Fed president says rising gasoline prices and housing market weakness are significant headwinds to economic growth
'Heavy' gold purchases expected to continue in 2012
GFMS report says emerging economies will continue to turn to gold as they diversify reserves away from US dollar; "trivial" official sector gold sales recorded in 2011
Beige Book signals modest US growth
Federal Reserve summary finds modest growth reported by all districts amid concerns about petroleum prices; manufacturing sector expansion also noted
Fed’s Yellen discusses timeline for interest rate change in US
Federal Reserve vice-chair says gradual pace of recovery means interest rates likely to remain low until late 2014
Fed’s Tarullo sees early wins for dynamic capital supervision
Daniel Tarullo, a governor of the Federal Reserve, believes the introduction of new dynamic capital techniques in the US has improved regulation; says static rules have serious flaws
Sigtarp appoints special inspector general
Christy Romero appointed after approval from President and Senate
QE3 prospects diminish slightly after FOMC minutes release
FOMC minutes provoke fresh questions as to likelihood of further QE; Fed board members cautious on growth prospects
RBA's Edey says central banks should take lead on payment systems
Innovation hampered by lack of incentives for individual participants; natural role for central banks in driving innovation in the sector
Lagarde believes strong US role key to global recovery
IMF chief says US leadership vital; interconnectedness of the global economy means US has a stake in European and global recovery
Countries named and shamed over Basel regulation delays
Basel Committee releases progress update on regulation implementation; highlights slow progress in some countries
BOJ discusses dollar funding costs through forex swaps
Bank of Japan examines US-implied swap rates amid growing concern over European banks' funding
Carney looks east for export growth
Bank of Canada governor says Canada’s over-reliance on the US as an export market must change and more attention must be focused on emerging markets in the east
Bernanke stresses financial stability role of central banks
Fed chairman says central banks must treat financial stability and monetary policy as equally important; discusses new regulatory regime as he delivers final student lecture in series
Diverging views on US debt stimulate debate at NALM 2012
A difference of views emerged about the relative risks of US sovereign debt compared with alternatives during a panel discussion at NALM 2012 symposium on risk approaches in a post-crisis world
Fed’s Plosser cautions against aggressive monetary policy loosening
Philadelphia Fed chairman warns of threat to economic stability from inflation in the medium term; hints rates may have to be raised before 2014
BIS releases study on property markets and financial stability
Bank for International Settlements and Monetary Authority of Singapore discuss challenges to financial stability from property markets
Fed director cautious of ‘not fully known’ impacts of mobile banking
Sandra Braunstein testifies to US Senate on 'not fully known' ways the use of mobile devices can affect financial services
Norway research links income inequality and banking crises
Norges Bank working paper discusses role of income inequality in fermenting the financial crises in Norway in 1991-1992 and the US in 2008
IMF paper airs inflation fears for US monetary policy
IMF working paper finds continued loose monetary policy can only be maintained if inflation expectations are kept in check