News/Governance
Nigerian governor declares fixed exchange rates are over
Cardoso says central bank plans to move to an inflation-targeting regime
Few central banks have recapitalisation deals – BoE paper
Survey of 70 jurisdictions argues institutions need “robust framework” to repair capital shortfalls
Cypriot president appoints adviser as central bank governor
New governor was acquitted in 2020 trial over 2013 bank collapse
Nigerian prosecutors bring new charges against Emefiele
Authorities allege that ex-governor illegally allocated $2.1 billion in FX
People: January to March 2024
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Polish MPC splits over legal process against governor
Three MPC members call for Glapiński to account for prediction of large NBP surplus
Riksbank asks government for recapitalisation
Governor called for stronger self-financing capacity in January
PBoC chief urges Asian nations to push for IMF quota reform
Pan Gongsheng says a redistribution of quotas at the IMF is long overdue
Polish MPs move to bring Glapiński before tribunal
Government continues efforts to oust NBP governor despite major legal hurdles
People: Sveriges Riksbank appoints new deputy governor
BIS replaces general counsel, SNB announces new head of communications
South Africa reappoints Kganyago and top executives
Mampho Modise to replace Kuben Naidoo as central bank’s deputy governor
Chinese authorities reshuffle monetary policy committee
Four new members include securities regulator, PBoC deputy governor and two academics
People: Dutch banking executive joins DNB board
Finnish central bank appoints new head, Danish member of governing board resigns
ECB official apologises for ‘reprogramming’ remarks
Elderson tells staff he believes in open debate on environmental matters after outcry
ECB warns Hungarian law could harm central bank’s independence
Bid to expand executive board powers comes amid growing rift between governor and prime minister
BoE has ‘more to do’ after compliance breaches
UK audit office says more than 40% of staff still did not feel free to raise concerns in 2023
SNB head Thomas Jordan announces retirement
Board chair praises Swiss central banker for leadership in crises and record of change
Nigerian central bank hikes rates after long delay
Governor’s first MPC meeting announces 400bp rise as street protests over inflation grow