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ECB's Papademos on the EU's and China's challenges
Lucas Papademos, the vice president of the European Central Bank, has outlined the common challenges and domestic concerns faced by policymakers in China and the European Union.
ECB's Trichet on information-sharing's importance
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank, believes it essential for central banks to share pertinent information about their domestic economies with their peers.
Don't rely on oil discount, warns IMF's Lipsky
John Lipsky, the first deputy managing director at the International Monetary Fund, has warned central banks to stop relying on a fall in oil prices to temper inflation.
Financial education a vital part of Fed mission
Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, believes the central bank's role as a financial educator as a vital part of its mission.
RBA's Stevens sees inflation falling
Inflation will remain uncomfortably high until the end of the year but should fall back after, Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has said.
We deserve praise: Philippines' Tetangco
Amando Tetangco, the governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines, believes the institution's Monetary Policy Committee has performed well, all things considered.
Switzerland won't escape slowdown: Jordan
Thomas Jordan, a member of the Swiss National Bank's governing board, believes the global economic decline is likely to reach Switzerland, albeit with a lag.
Denmark's Bernstein justifies Roskilde takeover
The National Bank of Denmark opted to bail out Roskilde Bank, the country's eighth largest retail bank, on financial stability fears, Nils Bernstein, the governor of the central bank, said.
Fed funds rate fails to capture policy stance
Eric Rosengren, the president of the Boston Federal Reserve, has noted that the federal funds rate cannot be seen as a fair reflection of the Fed's monetary policy stance in times of stress.
Mauritius looks to foster banking sector growth
The Bank of Mauritius is committed to continuing its leading role in the development of the country's banking and financial sector, Jameel Khadaroo, a deputy governor of the central bank, has said.
Turkey's Yilmaz on factors influencing food costs
Both supply and demand factors have contributed to the recent surge in food prices, said Durmus Yilmaz, the governor of the Central Bank of Turkey.
Sri Lanka's Wijewardena on turbulent times
In uncertain economic environments, it is even more important that central bankers function consistently and firmly, without fear or favour, notes W.A. Wijewardena, a deputy governor at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Rate cuts alone can't combat crunch: Draghi
Monetary policy cannot be the only, or even the main tool, for reflating the economy and the financial system, said Mario Draghi, the governor of the Bank of Italy.
IMF's Lipsky on the benefits of transparency
The benefits of central bank transparency should be remembered despite some drawbacks, said John Lipsky, the first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund.
T&T's Williams: Caribbean proving resilient
Enhancements to the Caribbean's financial sector have insulated the region from the fallout of the credit crisis, said Ewart Williams, the governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago.
ECB's Weber: don't talk up recession threat
There is no reason to talk recession dangers into happening, said Axel Weber, the president of the Bundesbank.
Turkey's Yilmaz confident on inflation targets
Inflation targets set for the next three years are attainable even if food and energy prices continue to rise quickly, said Durmus Yilmaz, the governor of the Central Bank of Turkey.
Sri Lanka's Cabraal: invest reserves regionally
South Asian central banks should consider investing their foreign-exchange reserves within the region, said Ajith Cabraal, the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Fed's Evans: rate cuts cannot solve market woe
The Federal Reserve's key rate, the federal funds rate, is neither an adequate nor even an entirely appropriate tool for addressing instability in financial markets, said Charles Evans, the president of the Chicago Federal Reserve.
Papua New Guinea's Kamit on independence
It was crucial that the central bank's independence was accompanied with wide-reaching finance industry reforms, said Wilson Kamit, the governor of the bank of Papua New Guinea.
IMF: emergency liquidity frameworks not ideal
There are shortcomings in the existing emergency liquidity frameworks of central banks, said Saleh Nsouli, the director for offices in Europe at the International Monetary Fund.
Zambia: finance key to economic development
Diversification and strengthening of financial institutions, instruments and markets, is a prerequisite for Zambia's further economic development, said Denny Kalyalya, a deputy governor of the Bank of Zambia.
We must grasp the real China: Fed's Fisher
The west needs to deepen its understanding of China's national interests, said Richard Fisher, the president of the Dallas Federal Reserve.
IMF is adapting to its members' needs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has focused its efforts to adapt to a changing world, said Saleh Nsouli, the director for the Fund's offices in Europe.