Governance
IMF-World Bank spring meetings to go virtual
Institutions opt not to bring thousands of delegates to Washington, DC, but key meetings and document releases will go ahead
Ghana’s Addison on banking reform, innovation and the future of the eco
The Bank of Ghana governor speaks about the next steps in banking reform and why West Africa may need more time to start using a common currency
Georgieva backs Antoinette Sayeh as IMF deputy managing director
Liberian economist formerly headed up fund’s Africa department
Mauritius government replaces central bank governor
Reports say government dismissed governor and second deputy as currency falls
People: UK’s FCA makes three new appointments
FCA reshuffles board; senior Bank of Spain official joins Single Resolution Board
Stability versus solvency
There is still far too much regulatory forbearance on troubled bank debt. More on-site inspections and genuine writedowns are needed to fix the banking system
People: Bank of Israel appoints monetary committee member
Michel Strawczynski joins Bank of Israel six-member body; World Bank has a new managing director of development policy and partnerships; South African Mint appoints new managing director
IMF confirms it has abandoned fifteenth quota reform
US thought to oppose proposals to increase emerging economies’ voting power
Interview: Luiz Awazu Pereira da Silva
BIS deputy general manager talks about the obstacles central banks face with regard to climate change and why the status quo needs to evolve
Shelton gets little respite in Fed nomination hearing
Lawmakers unimpressed by her previous remarks and poor attendance record at EBRD meetings
How might Shelton and Waller reshape the Fed?
The Fed board nominees face Senate hearings later this week
Global governance is getting harder, warns BoE’s Cunliffe
Fading memories of crisis, new players and Brexit all create challenges, deputy says
Sudanese government fires central bank board
Recently-appointed governor remains in post as new regime confronts economic crisis
IMF’s Lipton and Grasso step down amid ‘changes’ to top leadership
Kristalina Georgieva is shaking up fund’s top management team
Central Banking Awards 2020: final winners announced
Awards include lifetime achievement, transparency, communications and website
Central Banking Awards 2020: third group launched
Awards unveiled for currency manager, initiative, economics, currency services, advisory and data
Advisory services: Deloitte
The consultancy has shown its strength in a wide range of technological and governance advisory roles in the past year
FSB boosts role of regional groups in decision-making
Review finds groups valued and should have greater say in FSB affairs
Central Bank of Suriname governor resigns amid scandals
Robert van Trikt leaves bank as allegations are raised over his conduct
Central Banking Awards 2020: second group of winners unveiled
Prizes awarded for governor, reserve management, green initiative, asset manager and custody
Innovation in reserve management: BlackRock
The US asset manager has made great strides in its technology, research and advisory capabilities, allowing clients to implement ESG while preserving financial returns
Central Banking Awards 2020: first winners announced
Prizes include central bank of the year, risk manager, payments and FMI, and treasury systems
Risk manager: Central Bank of Brazil
The G20 central bank has made important breakthroughs in applying ERM
People: Bank of Italy appoints deputy governors
Two deputies join Bank of Italy board; Japanese PM nominates policy-maker; Mel Stride to chair BoE oversight committee