Central Banking
Solomon Islands - Annual Report 2007
Rick Hou, the governor of the Central Bank of the Solomon Islands, highlighted 11 policy issues and challenges in his remarks on the central bank's latest Annual Report.
Independent central bank vs myopic government
A new paper published by the International Monetary Fund analyses a series of games between a benevolent central bank and a myopic government in a New Keynesian model.
FSA pushes for covert Bank support
The Financial Services Authority (FSA), the UK's financial regulator, has devised a proposal to allow the Bank of England to provide lender-of-last-resort support in secret.
Zimbabwe introduces Z$100 billion note
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on Monday began circulating a Z$100 billion note.
Witnesses say BI official misappropriated funds
Former members of Bank Indonesia's board of governors have said that one of the senior former central bank officials facing graft charges did misuse public funds.
Basel Committee issues revised Basel II rules
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has issued proposals aimed at better aligning Basel II's capital requirements with banks' risk profile.
Boston Fed hires stadium for home-loan class
The scale of the problem in US mortgages has been illustrated by the Boston Federal Reserve holding a workshop for struggling homeowners at the stadium of the New England Patriots, an American football team.
Sarkozy challenges ECB's accountability
Nicolas Sarkozy, the president of France, is reported to be preparing proposals designed to increase the European Central Bank's (ECB) accountability.
SNB's Hildebrand backs tough stance on banks
The integrated bank model can be successful even with new and significantly tougher capital and liquidity requirements, said Philip Hildebrand, vice chairman of the Swiss National Bank, in an interview to the Tages-Anzeiger, a Swiss daily.
Ghana raises rates to combat record inflation
The Bank of Ghana raised rates by a full percentage point on Monday as spiralling oil and food prices drove inflation to a three-year high of 18.4%.
Solomon Islands wait on Hou replacement
The delay in appointing a new governor before Rick Houenipwela leaves in August is causing concern at the Central Bank of the Solomon Islands, according to local media reports.
Mexico looks to squeeze above-target inflation
The Bank of Mexico lifted rates for the second straight month on Friday in a bid to slow inflation which was risen to 5.26% as a result of surging oil and food prices.
Poor central banks suffer on inflation
Weak central bank finances have a negative impact on the ability of policymakers to effectively react to inflationary pressures, according to new research from the International Monetary Fund.
Turkish industry's response to competition
Turkish manufacturers reacted to intensive trade competition from low-cost countries and substantial exchange-rate fluctuations during the last decade with increased productivity, product differentiation and wage growth moderation, says a new paper from…
Southern Africa: regional cooperation vital
Regional integration that enhances economic growth is a vital objective of Southern African governments, said Xolile Guma, a deputy governor of the South African Reserve Bank.
Ireland to watch fiscal budget
The slowing of growth coupled with the risks facing the economy presents significant issues for fiscal policy, said John Hurley, the governor of the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland.
Keep wages low, Trichet warns eurozone bosses
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has urged euro-area employers to avoid raising wages and prices for services on the back of higher oil and food costs.
Japanese risks balanced, says Shirakawa
Masaaki Shirakawa, the governor of the Bank of Japan, said on Friday that the risks to growth and inflation in Japan were evenly balanced and that the central bank's policy stance was neutral.
Turkey holds lending rate on liquidity fears
The Central Bank of Turkey continued its rate-tightening run on Thursday by raising borrowing rates by half a point. But volatility in the money markets kept lending rates constant.
Lawmakers press for changes to ECB price target
Members of the European Parliament have proposed a series of changes to the European Central Bank's inflation target.
Banks offer regulatory fix
The banking industry has developed a code of conduct to respond to the flaws highlighted by the global credit crunch.
Rate hikes a risky strategy for bursting bubbles
Sir John Gieve, a deputy governor at the Bank of England, has spoken of two reasons why central bankers should be wary of disciplining financial markets by raising rates.
Motivation should temper SWF fears
Examining the principal motivation for sovereign wealth funds should allay concerns such as fear of industrial espionage or geopolitical threats, states research by Deutsche Bank.
Canada constructs core inflation measure
Research published by the Bank of Canada has developed a measure of core inflation for Canada.