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Costa Rica has significantly improved inflation targeting – IMF staff
IMF report welcomes end to governors’ terms being linked to presidential elections
RBI and Indian government boost banking sector as election nears
Central bank injects liquidity into banks as government re-capitalises more state-owned lenders
Trump does not grasp macroeconomic policy – Yellen
Former Fed chair doubts president could recite Fed’s dual mandate goals
Kazakhstan’s senate appoints new central bank governor
Change comes after president demands government’s resignation due to poor economic performance
Suriname’s president fires central bank governor
Decision comes after central bank refused to finance public spending, regional reports say
Central Bank of Iran may be forced to print money to pay government
Governor warns lawmakers that forcing CBI to pay monthly dividend is unwise
Climate change: a new challenge for financial stability?
What is the role of central banks when it comes to climate change risks?
Barbados central bank comes under fire over tourism data
Minister says he has “no idea” where the governor got his information
Greek governor accuses government minister of breaking law
Stournaras says minister illegally recorded phone call after being angered by loan inquiry
RBNZ adopts new dual policy target
New Zealand’s central bank will now have maximum employment target alongside inflation goal
Central Banking Awards: governor and central bank of the year unveiled
Karnit Flug and the Monetary Authority of Singapore win accolades
Powell joins Trump for dinner at the White House
Fed puts out statement, as meeting follows regular criticism of the Fed’s interest rate path from the president
Governor of the year: Karnit Flug
Bank of Israel’s first female governor delivered some hard-fought reforms during her time in office
Kazakh president piles pressure on central bank to boost growth
Autocratic ruler berates ministers and central bank chief over banks and growth rates
Bolsonaro promises legislation on central bank independence in first 100 days
Central bank independence has been a recurring theme for Brazilian politicians
Turkish central bank makes early payout to government
Extraordinary general meeting sees CBRT agree to similar actions in future
CBSL resorts to monetary financing amid wait for IMF talks
Central bank promises loan to government will be unwound in the first quarter of 2019
Sarb’s mandate will not change, president Ramaphosa says
Officials move to clarify manifesto claim following backlash
French governor warns of the perils of ‘impatience’
Central banks should maintain a longer term view, even in the face of volatility
Powell sends cautious message to markets
Bernanke says he and Yellen “very lucky” to have served under presidents who respected Fed independence
Turkish central bank to hold extraordinary general meeting
January meeting likely to see early profit distribution to government, ahead of local elections
Bank of Mexico challenges public sector pay cap proposals
Central bank files complaint amid concerns new law could threaten independence
Fed independence under renewed fire from Trump
President unlikely to be able to fire Jerome Powell but could exert pressure in other ways, say observers
RBI reverses course on restructuring of troubled loans
Decision goes against previous demands that banks cease policy of “extend and pretend”