Articles by Ben Margulies
Law change set to make Fed reveal holders of master accounts
Amendment grew out of dispute between Republican senators and Kansas City Fed
Italy to allow larger cash payments despite central bank objections
Official warns move could encourage illicit activity
Bank of Canada raises rates again
Central bank notes growth is stalling and will consider if more raises are needed
Kazakhstan raises rate as Kyrgyzstan cuts
IMF criticises Kyrgyz monetary policy and failure to reform central bank law
São Tomé appoints new central bank governor
New government replaces central bank administrative council
Austan Goolsbee will be next Chicago Fed president
Former Obama adviser will succeed Evans and become voting FOMC member in 2023
Banknotes: October to December 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
People: October to December 2022
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Costa Rica receives first loan under IMF’s green programme
Country is “excellent candidate” for Resilience and Sustainability Facility, says IMF official
Currency Benchmarks 2022 report – a slow evolution continues
Cash usage persists, polymer makes advances and volumes are expected to rise
Portuguese PM threatens legal action against ex-governor
António Costa denies pressuring Carlos Costa over bank intervention
Last-minute moves shake up IDB race
Mexico replaces candidate, Argentina joins race
Banknotes: RBA consults over putting King Charles on currency
Qatar issues World Cup commemorative currency, and Laos brings out upgraded banknotes
Canadian governor shrugs off attacks by opposition politicians
Official opposition leader has pledged to fire Macklem as trade union boss also criticises central bank
Central bank assets enjoy ‘99%’ immunity
Why central bank assets possess legal immunity – but not from sanctions
Bank of Canada makes smaller-than-expected rate rise
Macklem says central bank is “getting closer” to end of increases, “but we are not there yet”
Some Latin American central banks pause tightening cycle
Paraguay second to hold rates after Brazil, as Peru and Chile signal they may do the same
FATF puts Myanmar on money-laundering blacklist
Move may increase economic pressure on military junta as currency crisis grows
St Louis Fed president appeared at private Citigroup event
Media was not invited to October 14 talk by FOMC member Bullard
Brazil set to nominate Goldfajn to lead regional bank
Competition to lead Inter-American Development Bank heating up
Atlanta Fed chief admits to trading rules violations
Bostic claims he misinterpreted rules on funds managed by third parties
Saudi sovereign wealth fund issues first bonds
Public Investment Fund markets $3 billion in “green bonds” for climate investments
Georgieva says Argentina needs permanent fix to FX problems
IMF releases latest $3.8bn financing tranche, as market inflation forecasts reach 100%
Asset sovereignty: a problem to stump Solomon
When states have rival governments, who owns central bank assets?