Articles by Ben Margulies
Bank of Mexico orders largest-ever rate hike
Mexico matches Fed as inflation continues well above target
US senator attacks regional Fed over fintech firm’s payments access
Kansas City Fed president Esther George refuses to release correspondence about terminating account
Bolivian central bank wants to become sole buyer of gold
Proposal would allow BCB to use gold reserves as collateral or swap them for foreign exchange
Banknotes: April to June 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
People: April to June 2022
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Argentine central bank struggles to meet reserves targets
IMF signs preliminary agreement for loan payment but reports say BCRA cannot meet reserve target
Czech president names three new rate-setters
Some observers say appointment may create dovish majority on board
Virtual asset service provider sues Fed
Crypto firm wants “master account” but critics warn of regulatory problems
Swiss central bank defends board structure
Think-tank suggested governing board was “susceptible to group think” in April report
What is the right size for a central bank board?
There is greater consensus for smaller boards in theory than in practice
Algerian president replaces central bank governor
Saleh Eddine Taleb becomes sixth head of Bank of Algeria in as many years
Bank of Zambia repels cyber attack
‘Hive’ hacker collective fails to steal valuable data and central bank refuses ransom talks
Chile signs up to IMF’s first short-term liquidity line
Revolving $3.5 billion credit will replace flexible credit line arrangement
Ugandan president keeps governor’s role vacant
Observers say president Museveni wants loyal appointee to follow Tumusiime-Mutebile
Interpol cancels red notice for Suriname ex-governor
Police body will not involve itself in a case that has a political character
Chilean convention proposes central bank reform
Draft constitution would give central bank broader mandate and larger council
Myanmar junta brings charges against former deputy governor
Military regime accuses Bo Bo Nge of corruption, 15 months after he was first arrested
Polish central bank hikes rates 75bp
Inflation at highest levels for 24 years as governor faces opposition over second term
Cuban central bank to license crypto service providers
Resolution may encourage greater use of virtual currencies for remittances
Botswana hikes newly introduced policy rate
Central bank announces first rate increase since 2008 as inflation stays in double digits
São Tomé president rejects firing of governor
Prime minister moved to replace Américo Barros after governor contested party leadership
BCEAO governor becomes vice-president of Côte d’Ivoire
Ecowas president Jean-Claude Brou in line to take over as central bank governor
Biden nominates Barr for Fed supervision post
Previous nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin withdrew in March after Republican attacks
Myanmar orders FX restrictions as reports say deputy governor was shot
Expert says currency move is "pretty desperate" as military junta tries to deal with turmoil