Governance
State regulators could lead on CFTC climate risk plans
Sympathetic rulemakers don’t need to wait for a change of federal government, say experts
RBI postpones MPC meeting after failure to appoint new members
Committee falls below quorum at a difficult time for the Indian economy
Reserve Benchmarks 2020 report – charting new data frontiers
Perspectives on staffing, coverage, portfolio construction, benchmarking, external parties and risk
Turkish central bank raises rates unexpectedly
President Erdoğan dismissed previous governor for tightening monetary policy
Algerian president appoints fifth governor since 2016
Previous governor became finance minister in June as government faces severe economic problems
Iraqi prime minister changes central bank governor
New governor pledges banking reform as finance minister warns country needs economic change
Carolyn Wilkins announces departure from the Bank of Canada
Deputy governor who led emergency asset purchases says BoC “is in good hands”
People: Shelton unlikely to have enough votes for Fed role
Judy Shelton’s nomination in doubt; Fed appoints new director of monetary affairs
Boards are the main authority for benchmark approvals
Risk management teams tend to lead effort to propose new benchmarks
Mauritius governor defends central bank’s funding of government
“Unprecedented times” require “unprecedented set of measures”, says Seegolam
Netherlands nominates Frank Elderson to the ECB board
NGFS chair would replace Yves Mersch, whose term expires in December 2020
Central Banking’s strategic changes for a new era
New institute, benchmarks, virtual training and online event weeks launched
Ukraine replaces deputy governor as more senior officials leave
Latest change at central bank comes as donors watch closely for signs of interference
Book notes: Quest for restoring financial stability in India, by Viral Acharya
A definitive contribution to the political economy of central banking in emerging economies, but author does not acknowledge the challenges moving forward
Japan’s economy needs bolder policies
PM Abe announces decision to step down with many goals still unachieved
Liberian court acquits all defendants in central bank trial
Judge strongly criticises decision to try former governor who president accused of corruption
People: IMF appoints strategy head
Pazarbasioglu moves back to IMF; Lithuanian president appoints central bank board member
IMF criticises sacking of Zambian governor
Statement says governments should safeguard independence but language is notably restrained
Norwegian SWF head sells holdings in bid to end dispute
Nicolai Tangen and central bank try to halt major controversy over possible conflict of interests
Former Fed officials urge Senate to reject Shelton
Trump nominee’s views are “extreme”, officials say, as two Republican senators pledge opposition
Turkey holds rates but raises reserve ratios
Move appears to be attempt to stem fall in currency despite president’s opposition to rate hikes
IMF staff present details of Afghan deal
Proposed deal does not mention controversy over suspensions of central bank officials
Liberia puts central bank board members on trial
Former governor and board members are latest to face charges over allegedly missing banknotes
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Rafael Schmidt and Bruno Tissot offer insights on developing a comprehensive information strategy