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BCRA ex-governor Caputo will be Argentina’s economy minister
Central bank halts sales of devaluation hedge bonds
Parliamentary committee calls for BoE governance reforms
Report urges simpler mandate, greater “diversity of thought” and regular reviews
Argentina’s Milei struggles to find central bank governor
Two candidates refuse position amid uncertainty over dollarisation plans
China appoints head of foreign exchange regulator
Veteran banking executive Zhu Hexin to lead Safe in latest change among senior financial officials
Riksbank starts open recruitment procedure for board members
New central bank act requires publishing a recruitment profile and an open application process
Israeli PM offers Yaron second term as governor
Yaron’s future as governor had been in doubt after Netanyahu refused to comment on his role
Bank of Portugal’s ethics committee clears Centeno
Central bank says governor did not act wrongly in political crisis
People: Philadelphia Fed hires new number two
Indian and UK central banks make senior appointments; and more
Costa highlights economic costs of gender inequality
Chilean governor says women’s marginalisation reduces growth and innovation
Cipollone joins ECB board
Italian economist succeeds Panetta, who takes over the Bank of Italy
People: New governor in Sierra Leone
Brazilian president nominates two new central bank directors; new head of statistics at ECB; and more
Ex-governor backs candidate who wants to abolish BCRA
Guido Sandleris says ‘continuity of Kirchnerism’ would be worse for Argentina
Book notes: The economic government of the world 1933–2023, by Martin Daunton
A deep dive into the politics, personalities, trade theory and trade practice of the era, but missing a crucial element: the collapse in the US stock of money
‘Digital pound’ needed as cash successor, says BoE’s Cunliffe
Departing deputy governor says CBDC could be necessary by decade’s end
China boosts support for economy with new debt issuance
The central government will issue one trillion yuan in bonds in the fourth quarter
Botswana president appoints new governor
Government gives no reason for replacing Pelaelo, who led central bank since 2016
People: South Africa deputy governor plans to resign
BCIE presidential race; Chile general manager leaving; and more
Colombia’s Acosta says early cuts ‘a big risk’
Statement to Bloomberg contradicts wishes of president and much of business community
Philippines’ Marcos pledges SWF will still go ahead
Government puts implementation rules on hold, but president says it will open by year’s end
Argentine candidate promises opposition seats on BCRA board
Massa promises to renegotiate IMF loan as country heads to the polls on October 22
RBA staff considering industrial action over salary increases
Central bank offered a 11% pay rise over the next three years, but union says it is not enough
Israeli economy and budget will remain resilient, says Yaron
Bank of Israel governor expects inflation will return to target on schedule
FCA fines former Barclays CEO and bans him from senior roles
UK regulator says Staley lied about relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Burundi authorities arrest former governor
President fired Murengerantwari on October 8 without explanation