Governance
Libyan central bank says it has reunified
US welcomes announcement after years of civil war division but calls for “concrete action”
AI could challenge ‘art’ of central banking – BIS’s Pereira da Silva
Greater use of artificial intelligence could impact decision-making at central banks, official says
Trump says no to third Powell term
Former president says he is “not a fan” of Fed chair he picked in 2017
Egyptian president gives acting governor one more year
Abdallah has continued programme of tighter monetary policy and devaluation
Ecuadorean candidate promises to spend central bank reserves
Measure could imperil central bank independence
Argentine central bank intervenes after Milei win
BCRA hikes rate 2,100bp and devalues peso after central bank opponent leads primary elections
Audit of Lebanese central bank reveals huge shortfalls
US, UK and Canada place personal sanctions on ex-governor Salameh
Focus is needed on improving central bank forecasts
Charles Goodhart believes tougher action over forecasting errors is preferable to policy-maker performance-related pay
Ghana opposition demands governor resign
Parliamentary leader threatens march after Bank of Ghana reports $5.4 billion loss
Reports of cash restrictions in Niger
West African central bank froze relations and closed local offices after July 26 coup
Bank of Ghana clarifies losses after Reuters report
Research director explains $5.4 billion loss for 2022 mainly due to debt restructuring
New Zealand government boosts central bank capital
RBNZ granted capital boost and indemnity
Time to pay policy-makers based on their performance
The remuneration framework for central bankers needs reform amid failures to hit inflation targets, argues David Bholat
Lebanon’s acting governor says he will radically change course
Wassim Mansouri pledges cuts to central bank financing and demands action from politicians
Kansas City Fed names new president
Former bank chief executive Jeffrey Schmid takes over from Esther George
People round-up: Breeden promoted to BoE deputy governor
Former Moroccan governor dies; Tonga appoints deputies; and more
US legislators draft bill to limit Chinese influence at IDB
Proposal demands public reports of Chinese influence and contracts at the development bank
West African central bank freezes Niger’s accounts
BCEAO cancels bond issue after military detains elected president
Central bankers to evaluate IMF evaluation office
External panel to scrutinise Independent Evaluation Office, after 2018 review found lack of “traction”
Paraguay president-elect names next central bank governor
Incoming finance minister promises to respect central bank independence
Cambodian governor’s daughter succeeds him
Chea Serey is the first woman to lead the National Bank of Cambodia
The financial sanctions maze
Anyone affected by Russia-related sanctions knows patience and caution are strongly advised, writes Richard Heckinger
Turkish governor warns inflation is rising
Erkan says central bank will have to “take very careful steps” as president appoints new deputy governors