Book contributions by Victor Mendez-Barreira
Articles by Victor Mendez-Barreira
Reserves preservation key in Tunisia amid growing challenges – El Abassi
Governor of Central Bank of Tunisia stresses the importance of sound policies as the currency weakens and twin deficits grow
Tunisia’s El Abassi on central banking during a regional security crisis
Central Bank of Tunisia’s governor talks about capacity building, evolving relations with the IMF, integration among the Arab states and using technology to foster inclusion
Solid US economy contributes to higher 10-year Treasury yields
Inverted yield curve less likely as long-term growth and inflation expectations rise
Andrew Motshidisi on Africa’s debt and what it means for reserve managers
The former deputy governor of Bank of Botswana and Nalm Africa chairman talks about international capital flows, and the need for countercyclical policies and robust legal frameworks to secure long-term stability
Sub-Saharan Africa increasingly exposed to debt risks
Public sector borrowing and tighter financial conditions a challenge for regional reserve managers
Turkey reinforces monetary tightening with fiscal caution
New economic plan considered appropriate by analysts, but currency instability remains
SNB maintains ultra-loose policy despite stronger growth
Central bank is once again grappling with the effects of safe-haven flows into the franc
Juan José Echavarría on Colombia’s path to sounder monetary and economic policy
The governor of the Central Bank of Colombia talks about policy efforts to promote stability, the importance of independent institutions and the implications of Venezuela’s economic collapse
Riksbank says it will increase rates in December or February
Two board members call for earlier rate hike
Colombian governor sceptical about Venezuelan petro
Juan José Echavarría reflects on collapse of neighbouring economy in interview with Central Banking
Argentina’s exposure to capital flows limits central bank actions
Peso seen as likely to remain under pressure despite forex interventions and sharp tightening
Saudi SWF seeks massive bank loan as Aramco’s IPO is delayed
PIF intends to increase its assets to $400 billion in 2020 from $224 billion in 2017
Senior Fed officials split over the state of US job market
Regional presidents and FOMC members see US under, approaching or beyond full employment
Denmark completes RTGS renewal
New functionality will allow Danish banks access to Europe’s Target2-Securities in late 2018
Venezuela carries out massive devaluation with 'new bolivar'
Maduro pegs “new bolivar” to oil-backed cryptocurrency and unveils minimum wage hike
Policies must change to stop emerging markets crisis, analysts say
Tariffs, Fed policy and renminbi devaluation are stressing weaker currencies, say observers
Argentinian central bank takes drastic action over currency crisis
BCRA hikes key rate by 500 basis points and pledges major forex and debt changes
Turkish lira reaches fresh low as crisis impacts emerging markets
Central bank announces lower reserve requirements in bid to increase liquidity
Swedish growth surprise could herald Riksbank hike
Swedish economy expanded above forecasts, boosted by consumption, inventories and exports
Flattening yield curve opens questions about nine-year US expansion
Officials and market observers disagree about information conveyed by bond yields
US expansion set to continue despite trade disputes – Powell
Protectionism may still negatively affect economy, Fed chair concedes
First left-wing Mexican president in a generation unlikely to upend institutions
Andrés Manuel López Obrador has promised to respect the Bank of Mexico’s autonomy
Is the pursuit of a common accounting standard for monetary gold a fool’s errand?
More consistent accounting for monetary gold could address transparency concerns and help smaller emerging economies to achieve greater independence by clarifying treasury transfers
High reserves and low yields force central banks to focus on returns – survey
Equities become more important in reserve portfolios, accounting for 90% of returns in 2017