Speech
Controlling inflation stabilises growth
Monetary policy's dual objectives - stabilising inflation and stabilising economic activity - complement rather than contradict one another, said Frederic Mishkin, a governor of the Federal Reserve.
BoE's Lomax notes dramatic shift in outlook
The persisting financial turmoil and the build up in global inflationary pressures have led to a dramatic change in the outlook for 2008 and beyond, Rachel Lomax, a deputy governor at the Bank of England, said.
Emerging markets must be wary of new products
Many emerging-market economies are ill-equipped to deal with the new wave of financial instruments, Jihad Alwazir, the governor of the Palestine Monetary Authority said.
How the Fed is tackling turmoil
The Federal Reserve has acted in line with its dual mandate in taking the four measures made to rein in the recent bout of market turmoil, said Frederic Mishkin, a governor at the central bank.
Fed's Kroszner on risk and responsibility
America's banking industry and its regulators must together ensure that effective risk management practices are in place, said Randall Kroszner, a governor at the Federal Reserve.
Japan's Fukui on Islamic finance issues
The boom in Islamic finance raises many questions, said Toshihiko Fukui, the governor of the Bank of Japan.
FDIC's Bair calls for mortgage transparency
Sheila Bair, the chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the body responsible for deposit insurance in the US, has called for a return to common sense and back-to-basics lending standards.
Sentance warns of slowdown
Andrew Sentance, a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, has warned of the possibility of a "more significant and sustained" slowdown than those of the recent past.
New Canadian governor on globalisation
In this speech - his first as governor of the Bank of Canada - Mark Carney links the dramatic increase in highly structured credit products with emerging-market economies' role as exporters of capital.
Fiji's Narube criticises high remittances charges
Savenaca Narube, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, has argued that remittance charges, which in some cases amount to 50% of the amount sent, do not appear to reflect the actual costs involved.
Barker concerned with risks to growth
Kate Barker, a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, has outlined why she is increasingly concerned over downside risks to growth.
Trichet on structural reforms
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank, stressed the importance of labour markets reforms in the European Union.
Jelasi on anniversary of central bank law
Radovan Jelasi, the governor of the National Bank of Serbia, hailed efforts of the founding fathers of the central bank who, he said, "understood the need for the young Serbian state to pursue the most advanced European standards."
Fed's Evans sees pause in rate cuts
Charles Evans, the president of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank, said that the recent interest rate reductions taken by the Fed should be sufficient to help promote moderate growth over time and mitigate the risks to economic activity.
Zambia's Fundanga on regional developments
Caleb M Fundanga, the governor of the Bank of Zambia, said the country's strong macroeconomic performance should spur growth in the region.
BoE's Besley sees reduction in consumption growth
Speaking at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, London, on 18 February, Timothy Besley, a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, said that recent shocks to the UK economy "have created a challenge to policy."
Mishkin on Fed flexibility
In a speech on 15 February, Fed governor Frederic Mishkin explained how the Federal Reserve has used four different tools to accomplish its objectives of achieving price stability and maximum employment in recent months.
Barbados' Williams praises finance industry
The performance of the domestic financial sector in Barbados over the past 25 years has been nothing short of spectacular, said Marion Williams, the governor of the Central Bank of Barbados.
Malawi's Mbewe advises on building market links
Successful cross-border financial market link-ups require the harmonisation of foreign exchange controls, regulation and tax frameworks, said Victor Mbewe, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi.
Bulgaria's Manchev supports labour reform
Tsvetan Manchev, a deputy governor at the Bulgarian National Bank, has praised measures aimed at boosting employment.
Convergence rules best route to euro-adoption
The structured convergence process towards euro adoption provides the best guarantee for a smooth inclusion and a mutually beneficial life in the monetary union, Jurgen Stark, a member of the European Central Bank's executive board, said.
Serbia's Jelasic blames media for misery
Much of the Serbian people's discontent regarding the speed of societal change is media-shaped, said Radovan Jelasic, the governor of the National Bank of Serbia.
ECB's Trichet reaffirms price stability commitment
Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), explained the thinking behind the eurozone lender's recent policy decision and shift in stance.