Independence
New Turkish governor hints at willingness to cut rates
Monetary policy has “room for manoeuvre”, Murat Uysal says ahead of next week’s meeting
South African president reappoints Sarb governor
Ramaphosa gives second term to Kganyago, who has defended central bank’s independence
Mexican peso falls on finance minister resignation
Crisis complicates inflation outlook and fuels fear of political interference in independent institutions
IMF to propose amendments to Pakistan central bank law
Changes will support efforts to reverse government debt trajectory, the fund says
Turkish governor is dismissed after clash with president
Erdoğan says governor refused his demands to cut rates, local media reports
IMF gives Pakistan bailout, but demands central bank freedom
Imran Khan government must have flexible exchange rates and end monetary financing, IMF says
Italy’s central bank plans could break EU law – ECB
ECB challenges Italian coalition’s plans to take control of gold reserves and central bank shares
RBNZ launches strategy to become ‘best central bank’
Statement of intent for 2019–22 includes an update to RTGS system, and a “future of cash” plan
RBI deputy Acharya quits early
Viral Acharya was outspoken on issues of independence
Ramaphosa confirms Sarb mandate remains unchanged
South African president defends central bank independence following attacks from his party
Weidmann accepts OMT as ministers discuss Draghi succession
Bundesbank president withdraws his opposition to OMT programme unveiled by Mario Draghi in 2012
Fischer warns Trump could sabotage Fed crisis response
Fed independence under “unprecedented” threat and second Trump term would harm US – Fischer
Bolsonaro intrudes into Brazil’s economic institutions
President forces head of Brazilian Development Bank to resign
National Bank of Romania resists the populists – for now
Veteran governor Mugur Isărescu has defended the central bank’s independence
Romania’s Mugur Isarescu on independence in a ‘post-truth’ world
Veteran governor speaks about country’s shift to market economy, the euro, mandate-drift and independence
Kenyan president reappoints Njoroge as governor
Governor has been a fierce defender of Central Bank of Kenya’s independence
Climate change – Where can central banks contribute?
Climate change is becoming increasingly important to central banks thanks to its implications for financial stability. In a forum sponsored by Amundi, Central Banking convened a panel of experts to discuss the latest innovations, regulations and…
South African politicians tussle over central bank mandate
African National Congress officials attempt to influence new government
Central bank independence key to Ecuador programme – IMF
Fund is expected to sign off on first review of extended fund facility in June, providing $250 million
Venezuela’s central bank finally admits economic collapse
First official data release since 2015 says GDP fell by 22.5% in the year to the third quarter of 2018
Bank of Spain calls for reform of pensions system
Governor sees need for national consensus to secure sustainability of current system
Turkish central bank tightens monetary policy by the back door
Central bank tries to prevent currency falling amid political pressure not to raise policy rates
Italian cabinet approves central bank appointments after delay
Move comes after strong criticisms of Bank of Italy by leaders of governing parties
The IFF China Report 2019
Insight and perspectives from the world's leaders, premier policy-makers and financiers