Central Banking Journal
Politicians’ itch to interfere
Central Banking takes a look at some recent skirmishes between central bankers and politicians. A report by economics correspondent Paul Brione.
A framework for financial stability
Five questions must be answered by those looking for a way to formulate policy in financial stability, says Andrew Haldane.
News Analysis : The rise of reserve management
Nick Carver looks back on two surveys1 of central bank reserve managers.
Lessons learned from outsourcing at Norges Bank
Can a central bank outsource IT services that are systemically important? Semming Austin recounts the approach taken by Norges Bank.
IT systems in smaller central banks
Central bank IT cannot stand still, but limited resources mean smaller institutions must plan carefully, says Terry Beadle.
Central banking on the move
Michael Yorke and Jeff Klein describe how advances in mobile computing can meet the needs of today’s central banks.
Central banking joins the internet age
The internet provides opportunities – but also risks – for central bank services. The authors explain how the Bank of Japan moved over to the net.
Effective IT with limited resources
IT departments in small central banks face particular challenges in providing services. Jennifer Greaves sets out how they can be met.
Managing IT as a business
How can a central bank get the best out of its information technology? Bruce Summers explains.
Iraq’s central bank: in search of a raison d’être
Iraq’s underdeveloped financial markets make it impossible for the central bank to fulfil its mandate argue Matt Sekerke and Steve H. Hanke.
The Bank’s reforms take shape
Central Banking reports on the Bank of England’s plans to revolutionise the way it sets interest rates.
Interview: Alexander Swoboda
Governments, not central banks, hold the future of the world economy in their hands. Without action, preferably coordinated, on both sides of the Atlantic and in Asia, the outlook is grim says Alexander Swoboda.
How Tokyo will market the yen
Anthony Rowley reports from Tokyo on plans to sell the yen as a reserve currency.
A new approach to liquidity management
Management of its foreign exchange exposure by a multinational firm provides a template for managing official reserve assets, argues Robert Z. Aliber.
Research on financial stability
This article reviews recent developments in some of the most promising areas of academic research related to financial stability.
The pursuit of financial stability – an outside view
A two-part survey of central banks’ work in financial stability – the first article offers a critical assessment, the second an overview of current policy-oriented research. By Robert Pringle.
Trends in money market operations
How will the Bank of England’s new system compare with the frameworks used by the ECB and other leading central banks? Central Banking looks at recent changes.
London’s new model money markets
Bill Allen, who retired last year as director for Europe at the Bank of England, discusses the Bank’s recent plans to change how it sets interest rates.
Mexico on an upswing
Mexico’s inflation has come down and the economy has recovered sharply, but can the central bank keep up the good work? Benedict Mander reports.
Turkey gains monetary credibility
Nick Carver reports on Turkey’s struggle for monetary credibility and its plan to celebrate with a new lira: is it too good to be true?
Interview: Ronald McKinnon
Much of the world is on a de facto dollar standard. Ronald McKinnon of Stanford University explains how it works and why policymakers need to understand it better.
Interview: Jacques de Larosière
Europe must stick with its fiscal rules says the former managing director of the IMF and governor of the Banque de France. Interview by Robert Pringle.
News Analysis: Chinese central banker calls on the Fund to adjust
More countries should have a meaningful say at the IMF, according to Li Ruogu.