Independence
Brazilian president questions central bank autonomy
Lula reiterates objections to current inflation target after central bank holds rates
Alwyn Jordan becomes Barbados central bank’s acting governor
Cleviston Haynes left central bank on January 31 as his term ended
Brazil continues to hold rates despite president’s objections
Former governor says president’s speech reduced chance of bank loosening policy
Wanted: radical ideas for inflation modelling
Hedge funds echo Mervyn King’s calls for a new approach to inflation modelling post-2022 crisis
Nigerian governor extends banknote replacement scheme
Emefiele spent several weeks abroad after state agency issued arrest warrant
Stefan Ingves on leadership, prudential oversight and transparency
Riksbank veteran talks about Basel III, policy lessons and CBDCs
Brazilian ex-deputy governor says inflation target too low
Mandatory public spending means Brazil will have higher inflation than peers
Eight key elements to managing a central bank
Peter Nicholl describes critical lessons he learned while developing governance and capacity at the CBBH
Alan Budd: 1937–2023
Economist played key role in establishing BoE’s inflation-targeting framework
Nigerian lawyers call for security service to end pursuit of governor
Former governor was also arrested in case seen as politically motivated, senior lawyer says
Bank of Canada may be set for billions of losses
Think-tank warns losses could pose reputational risk for central bank
Fed will not fight climate change without mandate, Powell says
Elected officials must take lead in policies to green economy, Fed chair argues
Nigerian court orders security service to stop harassing governor
Politicians’ anger over cash restrictions during election may be behind pressure, observers say
Mexican government nominates new Banxico board member
Previous member Esquivel played dovish role on rate-setting body
Rates round-up: Turkey pauses rate cuts
Egypt hikes main rate 300bp after IMF deal; Indonesia decelerates tightening; and more
2022: The year in review
The invasion of Ukraine left central banks facing yet another exceptional set of challenges this year
Court rejects bid to arrest CBN governor
State security application comes as Nigerian central bank calls in naira notes and elections near
New law gives BI monetary financing power during crisis
Law also adds mandate for central bank to support economic growth
Sri Lanka cabinet approves draft of new central bank law
Measure will end CBSL role in buying government bonds
Bo Bo Nge in hands of ‘arbitrary’ regime
Jailing of reform-minded central banker is “attack on central bank governance globally”
Paraguayan ex-governor says central bank loans are illegal
Congress votes for interest-free advances amid dispute among ruling party’s factions
Book notes: A monetary and fiscal history of the United States, 1961–2021, by Alan Blinder
An infusion of the history of fiscal policy into a theoretical framework traditionally focused on monetary instruments
BSP governor issues ‘1MDB’ warning over proposed fund
Some legislators have proposed sovereign wealth fund, but critics warn it could increase corruption
São Tomé appoints new central bank governor
New government replaces central bank administrative council