Corruption allegations
Senators introduce Fed ethics law
Democrats’ proposals would put board’s ethics rules on statutory footing and impose fines
Is Powell still on track for second term?
Despite scandals and vocal criticism, support still looks likely to outweigh opposition
Fed announces strict new trading rules for senior officials
Regulations would ban individual investments, increase disclosure and restrict transactions
Fed ethics officials warned against trades
March 2020 advice cautioned against stock transactions in following months
Iranian court sentences former governor to 10 years in prison
Valiollah Seif convicted of currency offences, but reportedly remains free pending appeal
Slovak governor charged with bribery
Peter Kazimir denies wrongdoing, as president says he should consider resigning
Clarida: ‘Stagflation is not my baseline case’
Fed vice-chair says inflation situation not akin to 1970s
Fed asks watchdog to review controversial trading
Move follows resignation of Boston and Dallas heads, as Warren asks for SEC probe
Afghan central bank ‘worsened crisis’, says leaked document
International officials allege “mismanagement” under Ahmady led to loss of dollars
Lebanese central bank audit has not yet started, says outgoing finance minister
Media reports prosecutor probing new prime minister over central bank-backed loans
Sri Lankan president names political ally to lead central bank
President appoints ex-governor Cabraal to role after predecessor resigns amid growing crisis
Bank of Ghana wins legal case against ‘corrupt’ firm
Central bank says it uncovered bribery and a corrupt tender process during investigation
People: Kuwait’s sovereign wealth fund gets new managing director
Korean president nominates head of financial supervisor and EBRD gets new corporate strategy chief
Philippines central bank calls for urgent reform of secrecy law
Financial industry says current law attracts money launderers as governor demands change
Police search Paraguay central bank
“Fifa-gate” investigations into embezzlement lead special AML unit to execute warrant
Liberia’s central bank expands monetary policy committee
Governor and deputy governor reappointed
Papua New Guinea central bank penalises largest lender
Regulators issue warning on AML breaches at BSP, but observers say actions are not strict enough
Malawi police arrest former central bank governor and other officials
Kabambe and three others linked to the central bank charged with money laundering
Ukrainian central bank officials resign in protest
NBU’s decision-making process and standards are under threat, official says
Riksbank to revise ethical rules after staff infringements
Employees were involved in equity transactions before monetary policy decisions
Ailing Suriname floats its currency
Defaulting country holds debt talks as inflation and corruption take toll
French prosecutors investigating Lebanese governor – reports
Riad Salameh has repeatedly denied allegations of money laundering and corruption
Iranian prosecutors indict former governor
Seif charged with “wasting” reserves in case that some argue is politically motivated
Argentine court drops charges against governor
Former governor Alejandro Vanoli and other officials cleared in dollar futures scandal