Governance
IMF criticises sacking of Zambian governor
Statement says governments should safeguard independence but language is notably restrained
Norwegian SWF head sells holdings in bid to end dispute
Nicolai Tangen and central bank try to halt major controversy over possible conflict of interests
Zambian president fires central bank governor
President appoints ally to lead central bank after governor warns of economic crisis
MAS chief says it will boost financial sector jobs for locals
Ravi Menon says authorities aim to increase proportion of Singaporeans employed in some roles
People: Central Bank of West Africa governor reappointed for second term
Koné given second six-year term after successful nine years in office; Oman’s sultan selects new central bank board chairman; and Bank of Korea assistant governor awarded deputy governor position
Former Fed officials urge Senate to reject Shelton
Trump nominee’s views are “extreme”, officials say, as two Republican senators pledge opposition
IMF staff present details of Afghan deal
Proposed deal does not mention controversy over suspensions of central bank officials
Liberia puts central bank board members on trial
Former governor and board members are latest to face charges over allegedly missing banknotes
RBI to pay out $7.6 billion to cash-strapped government
Central bank maintains capital at lower bound of specified range
People: RBNZ and Bank Indonesia appoint new deputy governors
Crane Currency names new president; Tainui-Hernandez and Joewono take up deputy governor roles
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Lebanon aid depends on reform – IMF
Georgieva sets banking bail-in and further audit of central bank as conditions for emergency aid
More changes at top of NBU as donors watch closely
Council approves new deputy governor as NBU confirms strategy director has left
Norges Bank stands by Tangen amid fresh criticism
Head of supervisory board says central bank broke rules in appointing Nikolai Tangen
Former RBI deputy attacks government over fiscal dominance
Recent actions by Indian government are “tantamount to coercive monetisation”, says Viral Acharya
PBoC official joins policy lender after clearing up Baoshang Bank
Zhou Xuedong joins China’s biggest policy lender, as PBoC declares Baoshang Bank bankrupt
IMF supports Riksbank’s criticism of proposed central bank law
Swedish lawmakers propose separating monetary and financial stability measures
How will Covid-19 hit central banks’ financial results?
The Covid-19 crisis has affected central bank incomes from seigniorage and other sources. But by how much, ask Zbigniew Polański and Mikołaj Szadkowski
Fears over political pressure as senior Ukrainian officials resign
Deputy governor and communications head leave NBU as controversy continues
Biden promises new Fed mandate on racial inequality
Democratic candidate wants Fed to take responsibility for economic concerns of Black Lives Matter movement
Cypriot judges end second trial of ex-governor
Prosecutors should not have tried Christodolou twice over alleged bribe payment, judges rule
IMF publishes transparency code for central banks
Updated framework aims to help central banks rank themselves against best practice