People
Peru’s likely president-elect will reappoint Velarde
As opponent disputes his narrow win, Castillo affirms role of long-serving governor
Pandemic changes could help women advance in central banks
Remote working gives staff flexibility not offered by existing arrangements, say senior policy-makers
People: Sam Woods reappointed; Fernanda Nechio returns to SF Fed
BoE deputy gets fresh term; Nechio to lead regional Fed’s sustainability research; and more
Catherine Mann appointed to Bank of England MPC
Former Citibank and OECD chief economist to take Jan Vlieghe’s seat; Jonathan Haskel reappointed
People: IMF deputy managing director and two more senior officials to leave
Tao Zhang leaves deputy’s role at end of tenure; IT and HR directors resign
Linah Mohohlo: 1952–2021
First female Bank of Botswana governor commanded fear and respect across a four-decade career
Former Brazilian governor dies
Carlos Langoni, who led the central bank from 1980 to 1983, fell victim to Covid-19
Peru holds policy rate amid election battle
Likely winner of presidential election says he “respects autonomy” of central bank
People: MAS’s Menon reappointed until 2023
Norges Bank appoints deputy to supervise SWF; Bahrain’s leader makes son deputy governor; and more
Mexican president names finance minister to head central bank
López Obrador nominates long-term ally after frequent clashes with current governor
A chemical engineer walks into a bank
Bank of Portugal’s Mónica Fernandes explains why it is just as important for central banks to employ scientists as to employ economists
Iran dismisses central bank governor
Hemmati is a presidential candidate and was told this was incompatible with governorship
Former Bank of Israel governor Klein dies
Governor oversaw transition to inflation target and sometimes clashed with government
People: Erdoğan fires deputy governor
South Korea appoints new sovereign wealth fund chief; Fed lawyer moves to OCC; and more
RBI pays out second-largest dividend
Indian central bank orders $13.6 billion payment to government
Former prime minister joins Romanian central bank
Former PM and ex-lawmaker who supported governor’s reappointment are hired as consultants
Iran governor registers for presidential run
Hemmati one of nearly 600 candidates for June vote who now face screening from Guardian Council
US imposes sanctions on Myanmar central bank governor
Treasury targets new slate of senior officials in military regime
Iranian prosecutors indict former governor
Seif charged with “wasting” reserves in case that some argue is politically motivated
Lights. Camera. Reverse repo: Fed to be dramatised in TV series
Warner Brothers Television developing “The Fed” drama series for IMDb TV
People: US set to name OCC chief; IMF’s Werner to retire
New deputy governor appointed in India; former Ecuadorian general manager dies; and more
People: UK’s FCA appoints head of ESG
Burundian senior officials switch roles and senior Vietnamese supervisor is promoted
Jamaican law increases central bank independence
New act gives rate-setting responsibility to monetary policy committee
BoE to close cash distribution centre in 2023
Cash operations will continue at Debden site while BoE reviews geographical footprint