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Instability calls for a sharper eye on markets
Financial instability requires monetary-policy-makers to rely on different data and communication strategies, Christian Noyer, the governor of the Banque de France said.
Research has a role in stability: ECB's Papademos
Economic research can make an important contribution to strengthening the resilience of the financial system, said Lucas Papademos, the vice president of the European Central Bank.
Poole outlines problems of predicting Fed rates
Attempts by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to provide forward guidance in the policy statement cause more communications difficulties than they solve, says William Poole, the president of the St Louis Federal Reserve.
Slow growth but no recession, says Fed's Yellen
The US economy will not fall into recession this year, said Janet Yellen, the president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve.
Estonia's Sutt optimistic on economy
It is a time for change and opportunity for the Estonian economy, said Andres Sutt, a deputy governor at the Bank of Estonia.
Sri Lanka's Jayamaha calls for better governance
Now is the time to change Sri Lanka's approach to governance, risk management and compliance, said Ranee Jayamaha, a deputy governor at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Fed's Yellen gloomy on inflation
Janet Yellen, the president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve, has expressed concern over recent developments in inflation in the United States.
Fed's Plosser on the limits of monetary policy
Monetary policy is not the solution to all economic ills, said Charles Plosser, the president of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve.
Inflation differences bother Fed's Lacker
Jeff Lacker, the president of the Richmond Federal Reserve, said he was troubled by the lengthy divergence between overall and core inflation in the United States.
Hong Kong banking industry stays in good health
The Hong Kong banking sector remains highly liquid, well capitalised and profitable said Y.K. Choi, a deputy chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Compliance key for subprime solution
The Federal Reserve's planned rule to aid subprime homeowners must be effectively enforced if it is to be successful, said Randall Kroszner, the governor of the Federal Reserve responsible for supervision.
Canadian exchange rate key to monetary policy
The exchange rate of the loonie is a key element of the Bank of Canada's monetary policy framework, said Paul Jenkins, the senior deputy governor at the central bank.
Six lessons from the recent turbulence
Hermann Remsperger, a member of the executive board at the Bundesbank, outlined the lessons that have emerged so far from the turmoil that has plagued financial markets since August.
Trinidad's Williams: "We can make it if we try"
Trinidad and Tobago can succeed in establishing a secondary market for government securities, said Ewart Williams, the governor of the central bank.
Productivity gains lowered Swedish inflation
The rapid rise in Swedish productivity growth between 2002 and 2006 is an important explanation for low inflation, said Svante berg, a deputy governor at the Riksbank.
Singapore's Lim hopeful on Asian bond markets
The prospects of the Asian bond market are not without bright spots, said Lim Hng Kiang, deputy chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Swedish hedge funds are transparent enough: Nyberg
New rules for Swedish hedge funds are unnecessary, said Lars Nyberg, a deputy governor at the central bank.
New Zealand's Bollard warns on inflation risks
A number of international price shocks are posing a threat to price stability in New Zealand, said Alan Bollard, the governor of the central bank.
Fukui reviews Japanese monetary policy
Japan's economy is expected to continue expanding moderately, although for the time being the pace of growth is likely to slow because of sluggish housing investment, said Toshihiko Fukui, the central bank governor, paving the way for possible rate hikes.
Japan's Nakamura unsure on housing recovery
The timing and degree of a recovery in the Japanese housing industry remain uncertain, said Seiji Nakamura, a member of the Bank of Japan's rate-setting board.
Sri Lanka's Jayamaha notes IT's impact
The rapid advancement in information and communication technology has had a profound impact on the Sri Lankan banking industry and the wider financial sector over the last two decades, said Ranee Jayamaha, a deputy governor at the central bank.
No more law talk - Israel's Fischer
No more time should be wasted talking about the new Bank of Israel law, said Stanley Fischer, the governor of the central bank.
SNB's Jordan on uncertainty
Monetary policy decision-makers must be aware of uncertainty and the limitations of their knowledge, said Thomas Jordan, a member of the governing board of the Swiss National Bank.
Tax rules hamper Italian investment funds
Tax treatment severely handicaps Italian investment funds with respect to their foreign competitors, said Mario Draghi, the governor of the Bank of Italy.