Governance
Climate change: a new challenge for financial stability?
What is the role of central banks when it comes to climate change risks?
Greek governor accuses government minister of breaking law
Stournaras says minister illegally recorded phone call after being angered by loan inquiry
RBI boosts Modi’s coffers with early dividend
Interim payout is larger than in 2018 and comes ahead of general election
People: Stanley Fischer joins BlackRock in advisory role
Veteran central banker moves back to private sector; Jamaica begins search for new governor; El Salvador governor assumes presidency of regional council
MAS establishes long-term corporate governance committee
New body will replace short-term councils formed every few years
Estonian board nominates deputy governor to lead central bank
Candidate must now undergo three months of background checks by security service
Italian political leader suggests taking control of gold away from central bank
Salvini says selling off part of reserves to finance policy is “interesting idea”
Fed’s Bowman says regulators must tailor regulations for smaller banks
But stress-test reform to relieve smaller banks is credit negative, Moody’s warns
Lifetime achievement: Zhou Xiaochuan
Former PBoC governor stands out for his high levels of integrity, intellectual rigour and bold reforms
Senior Italian government members attack central bank and regulator
Dispute over central bank deputy governor and chief regulator now very likely
Trump administration nominates David Malpass as next World Bank head
Nomination comes despite inaccurate pre-crisis predictions and criticism of global institutions
People: Ghana’s Addison to chair Ecowas governors
Thailand appoints assistant governor; Vietnam announces deputy payments director
BoE’s Taylor says external members are now better prepared
External members are better briefed by BoE staff, but still avoid “group think”
RBI unexpectedly cuts rates as elections loom
Inflation at lowest point for 18 months, but cut will be welcome news for Modi administration
Powell joins Trump for dinner at the White House
Fed puts out statement, as meeting follows regular criticism of the Fed’s interest rate path from the president
Governor of the year: Karnit Flug
Bank of Israel’s first female governor delivered some hard-fought reforms during her time in office
Central bank of the year: Monetary Authority of Singapore
Fintech pioneer has strong monetary policy, financial stability and supervisory record
Australian inquiry calls for major reforms of regulatory culture
Authorities did not enforce laws on financial sector strongly enough, report argues
Guinean central bank benefits from reform programme – IMF staff
Bank has improved internal systems and lowered financing of government, staff report says
Polish parliament seeks to cap central bank salaries
Move comes in response to scandal over pay of two senior central bank staff
Kazakh president piles pressure on central bank to boost growth
Autocratic ruler berates ministers and central bank chief over banks and growth rates
Austrian far-right party nominates economist for governor
Robert Holzmann has distinguished career as pensions specialist, but political links may cause controversy
Romanian government escalates attacks on central bank
Social Democratic party and finance ministry says bank is failing obligation to protect currency
Central Banking Awards: third round goes live
Prizes unveiled for economics, website, risk management, professional services, data and more