National Bank of Slovakia
People: October to December 2025
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Eurosystem sees small rise in counterfeiting over 2024
€20 and €50 notes remain the most popular denominations to replicate
Cash use supporting ‘shadow economy’ in Slovakia – study
Central bank research points to “substantial” activity intended to avoid regulatory scrutiny
Central European countries see rise in counterfeiting
Danish central bank to upgrade banknotes ahead of overhaul
Banknotes: April to June 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Slovak governor due to appear in court in July
Central bank deputy governor is new prime minister leading technocratic government
Slovak prime minister urges governor to resign after bribery conviction
Peter Kažimír denies corruption and says he will defend himself in higher court
Slovak prosecutor charges central bank governor with bribery
Kažimir has denied allegations that he sought bribes while serving as finance minister
Slovak police charge governor with bribery
Kažimir strongly rejects allegation that he tried to bribe head of tax agency
Managing risk with ETFs
Central Banking speaks to eight reserve managers about their thoughts on the use of ETFs, faced with market volatility, uncertainty and escalating inflation
Slovak governor charged with bribery
Peter Kazimir denies wrongdoing, as president says he should consider resigning
People: Steven Maijoor moves to DNB
Bank of Slovenia vice-governor nominated; ECB media relations chief stepping down; and more
Central bank research may be biased by career concerns, paper finds
Central bankers are more likely to be promoted if they find QE is effective, study shows
People: Fed governor gets new term; IMF’s Poul Thomsen to retire
New appointments made and portfolios reshuffled in the US, UK and more
Slovakian government extends bank tax despite ECB warnings
ECB and Slovak central bank warn increased bank levy could endanger financial stability
Slovak police wrongfully arrested supervisors – central bank
National Bank of Slovakia files complaint with prosecutor, saying police acted corruptly over failed insurer
Slovakian president says new governor must give up party ties
Finance minister Peter Kažimir says he will resign parliamentary seat soon
People: EBRD appoints new chief economist
Slovakia and Sweden reappoint board members; Spain names new director-general of services
Slovak finance minister will be next central bank governor
President chooses Kažimir at very late stage as central bank attacks police over employee arrests
Slovakian central bank condemns police after staff are arrested
NBS alleges criminal behaviour by owners of failed firm and their “protectors” in the police
Slovak governor resigns early as politicians express interest in job
Three candidates from governing party may consider taking over as governor, local media says