Governance
Bolivian central bank fires officials amid political dispute
Former governor says dismissals are likely to be influenced by change of government
Ecuadorian politicians clash over central bank independence
IMF backs law to make central bank independent, but leftwing candidate condemns measure
SNB profit drops by nearly 60%
Swiss central bank records much smaller profits on foreign currency positions
Bank of Canada unveils new diversity strategy
“No place for racism in the Bank of Canada,” says Macklem
Mário Centeno on monetary-fiscal interaction in the eurozone
Bank of Portugal governor says ECB is not being overrun by former finance ministers, must improve the definition of its inflation target and has no need for yield curve control. Centeno believes NextGenerationEU fund could serve as template for a future…
Bank of Italy names Signorini to second most senior role
Long-time official is promoted to general manager after Daniele Franco becomes finance minister
Sudanese central bank changes currency regime
Central bank cuts official exchange rate sharply after years of major over-valuation
Zimbabwe’s government replaces central bank MPC
Finance minister changes entire MPC as academic observer dismisses inflation target as “fantasy”
Book notes: Asset management at central banks and monetary authorities, edited by Jacob Bjorheim
This excellent book fills a critical gap existing since IMF guidelines on asset management were revised
RBI launches fresh bid to reform co-operative banks
Former deputy brought in to investigate measures to strengthen the troubled sector
Brazilian congress passes central bank autonomy law
Law gives CBB autonomy and sets renewable four-year terms for governor and MPC members
Bank of Mexico moves to counter controversial cash law
Financial inclusion proposal follows draft legislation to make central bank buy up spare US dollar cash
Judge questions Bailey’s account of LCF investigation
Elizabeth Gloster rejects BoE governor’s claim of a “misunderstanding” over his role
Bailey hits back at critics in new hearing on LCF scandal
“I am quite angry”, says BoE governor, as he denies accusation of cover-up
Myanmar junta names new head of central bank
Military leadership chooses former governor in reshuffle of economic leadership
German finance minister pushes chief regulator out
Bafin head and deputy resign over their handling of Wirecard scandal
People: new vice-governors in Burundi and the UAE
Plus appointments at the CFTC and Caribbean Development Bank
Lebanese governor accused of neglect of duty by judge
Governor may be questioned in Switzerland over alleged money laundering
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank reappoints governor to second term
Region’s currency peg has remained stable despite Covid-19 turbulence
Central Bank of the UAE prepares to gain insurance powers
Insurance Authority is being merged into CBUAE as part of bid to become “top 10” central bank
Ulrich Bindseil on the launch of the digital euro
The ECB’s director-general for market infrastructure and payments speaks about the functionality, tiering approaches, privacy policies, ledger technology and ecosystem impact of the eurozone's planned CBDC
New governor appointed at Saudi Central Bank
Fahad Almubarak returns for a second stint as governor of Sama
Swiss authorities confirm investigation of Lebanon’s central bank
Attorney-general’s office confirms probe into alleged “money laundering and embezzlement” at CBL
People: Philippines governor recovering after medical procedure
Benjamin Diokno steps back from duties temporarily, plus appointments in UK, Singapore and more