Governance
Cain may not be able to pass US Senate hearings
Herman Cain likely to be rejected, but Stephen Moore’s chances still unclear
Yellen weighs in on Trump’s potential Fed nominations
Those “who come with a political view” may not get much traction at FOMC meetings, Yellen says
ECB nominates Yves Mersch to supervisory board
Lautenschläger gains new responsibilities on governing council; Mersch must be approved by European Parliament and will retain legal portfolio
UK Labour Party floats idea of house price target for BoE
Report from opposition party suggests central bank could target 2% house price growth
Somali government appoints new central bank governor
Former adviser to the prime minister must continue rebuilding the central bank in the war-torn country
Bahraini women gain prominence in financial sector
Number of local women employed increases by 2.2% in 2018, central bank data shows
Trump plans to nominate second loyalist to Fed board
Herman Cain has strongly supported a return to gold standard in the past
IMF urges Morocco to pass new central bank law
The fund stresses importance of strengthening independence and role in financial stability
People: New chief operating officer appointed at the Fed
Patrick McClanahan returns to US central bank to take up COO post; former Central Bank of Ireland chief dies; and more
NBU’s Smolii speaks out about political interference
Politically powerful people in Ukraine are still trying to block economic reform, but transparency is helping, says National Bank of Ukraine governor
ECB still short of 2019 gender targets
European Central Bank may restart recruitment processes if not enough women apply for roles, as it looks to meet ambitious targets by the end of the year
Tunisia and France sign co-operation agreement
Central banks to share experiences in monetary policy, supervision, digital finance and inclusion
Latvia tightens AML framework
Rules on beneficial ownership, fake currency and cash forex transaction all amended
Bank of Italy confirms Panetta as senior deputy after clashes with government
Two new deputy governors also appointed after dispute with coalition government
Argentina’s push for central bank independence faces hurdles
Government sent bill to parliament to prohibit monetary financing but political support is elusive
ECB says Slovene draft law would harm central bank
Proposal is latest round in long-running political battle over bail-in of shareholders and creditors
Central banks must become more diverse – Carney
Improving diversity increases strength and reduces groupthink, BoE governor argues
Families of Liberian central bankers seek funds for legal defence
Some local media outlets allege deaths of central bank staff are linked to scandal
Cypriot president appoints new central bank governor
Current governor’s term will not be renewed after clashes with government