Governance
Governor of the year: Lesetja Kganyago
Kganyago has defended and enhanced the Sarb’s reputation as an independent and well-governed institution against all threats – despite a turbulent political and economic backdrop
People: US Senate confirms Powell as new Fed chair
PBoC’s Zhou Xiaochuan not included in key advisory body; Buhari set to appoint new deputy governor at CBN
Delayed restructuring prompts strike action at Central Bank of Cyprus
Cypriot central bank staff strike over lack of communication from senior management on restructuring plans; former governor fears independence is under threat
BoE denies involvement with controversial charity auction
Central bank says it was unaware tea with Mark Carney was being auctioned, after FT investigation raises allegations of sexual harassment
Bank of Israel’s outgoing chief, Stanley Fischer, on the challenges of central banking
Stanley Fischer believes his work as governor of the Bank of Israel is done. He tells Chris Jeffery about the reform process in Israel as well as the challenges facing the world economy and the IMF