Governance
Riksbank starts open recruitment procedure for board members
New central bank act requires publishing a recruitment profile and an open application process
Nigerian central bank again postpones policy meeting
CBN has not held policy meeting since May despite 10 months of rising inflation
Israeli PM offers Yaron second term as governor
Yaron’s future as governor had been in doubt after Netanyahu refused to comment on his role
IMF renews Mexico’s flexible credit line
Two-year deal provides Mexico with $35 billion in case of crisis
FDIC to review sexual misconduct and discrimination allegations
Agency promises ‘independent review’ as chair faces charges of improper behaviour
Bank of Portugal’s ethics committee clears Centeno
Central bank says governor did not act wrongly in political crisis
From debate to dilemma: should reserve managers diversify when rates are high?
Panellists discuss tranching, tactical diversification and strategic asset allocation governance in current market conditions during a Central Banking roundtable in collaboration with Invesco.
Crisis-stricken Israel has faith in central bank
Economists tell Central Banking the government must radically change fiscal priorities
People: Philadelphia Fed hires new number two
Indian and UK central banks make senior appointments; and more
RBNZ to ban foreign bank branches from retail deposits
Central bank plans to change regulatory policy for branches of overseas banks in 2028
Niger junta arrests, then releases, central bank official
Regional central bank had imposed sanctions on Niger after July coup
BoE promises new ‘rulebook’ for clearing houses and CSDs
Official says post-Brexit arrangements will be ‘more adaptable and dynamic’
IMF proposes 50% increase in quotas but no voting reform
Proposal likely to be acceptable to US but would not boost emerging markets’ representation
Chinese vice-premier He Lifeng appointed to key financial roles
Veteran party official to lead new bodies overseeing China’s economic policy
RBA resumes rate hikes to curb sticky inflation
Australian government confirms it will make significant changes to central bank’s governance
Cipollone joins ECB board
Italian economist succeeds Panetta, who takes over the Bank of Italy
People: New governor in Sierra Leone
Brazilian president nominates two new central bank directors; new head of statistics at ECB; and more
China vows long-term strategy to resolve local debt risks
Officials stress need to strengthen Communist party control over China’s financial sector
Fiscal policy may complicate fight against inflation, says Macklem
Bank of Canada governor warns projected spending may ‘not be helpful’ for monetary policy
Ex-governor backs candidate who wants to abolish BCRA
Guido Sandleris says ‘continuity of Kirchnerism’ would be worse for Argentina
Turkey continues rate increases for fifth straight month
Central bank wants Turkey on a ‘disinflation course’ in 2024
RBA’s Bullock rules out setting an employment target
Governor says full employment cannot be reduced to a single measurement
US regulators issue new climate guidance, despite opposition
Governors Waller and Bowman voice strong disapproval
Macklem warns Canadian politicians against rates lobbying
Governor says politicians’ letters could suggest ‘operational independence is at risk’