Independence
NBU’s Smolii speaks out about political interference
Politically powerful people in Ukraine are still trying to block economic reform, but transparency is helping, says National Bank of Ukraine governor
Argentina’s push for central bank independence faces hurdles
Government sent bill to parliament to prohibit monetary financing but political support is elusive
IMF demands Ecuador end monetary financing
Central bank will need to cover liabilities vis-à-vis banks with international reserves
Italian deputy governor to step down after clashes with government
Leading government ministers have called for large-scale change in Bank of Italy’s leadership
BoE’s independence ‘significantly overstated’ – Sharp
Outgoing FPC member says financial stability independence needs to be protected
Brazil’s Campos Neto calls for independent central bank
President Jair Bolsonaro promised formal central bank independence during 2018 campaign
PBoC independence would help China’s exchange rate goals – IMF paper
Researcher recommends four China-specific policies to support greater exchange rate flexibility
South Africa to press ahead with Sarb nationalisation
Governor Kganyago warned in July 2018 nationalisation would be a long and expensive process
South African governor questions ruling party’s pledge to broaden mandate
ANC’s election manifesto called for monetary policy to target employment creation and growth
Spain creates macro-prudential committee
New body will be chaired by economy minister, with central bank governor as deputy
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?
Do climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy pose a risk to financial stability? What is the role of central banks?
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
The Bank of Israel’s first female governor delivered some hard-fought reforms during her time in office, and also stood up to the government and safeguarded macroeconomic stability
Kazakh president piles pressure on central bank to boost growth
Autocratic ruler berates ministers and central bank chief over banks and growth rates