Governance
Costa Rica’s upgraded website employs new data management tools
New design layout is responsive for mobile devices; central bank will monitor website traffic to determine the best time to publish information
ECB warns draft Slovene law could cause ‘political risk’ to central bank leaders
Latest warning to Slovene government prompted by proposals on Swiss franc loans
People: RBA appoints new chief information officer
New council member in Ukraine; Liu He no longer in China’s State Council; MAS appoints new board member
The Bank of Italy’s approach to risk-based budgeting
The financial crisis blurred the lines between Anglo-Saxon and continental European central bank models, presenting challenges when treating both the sources of risk and risk-bearing capacity using financial and accounting budgeting techniques
ECB rejects ombudsman’s call for Draghi to leave G30
Think-tank’s discussions improve understanding of global economy, ECB says
Kganyago on central bank independence and future plans for the IMFC
The South African Reserve Bank governor spoke with Christopher Jeffery at the Central Banking Awards about the South Africa’s new president, the importance of operational independence and key targets for the IMFC
China’s former chief insurance regulator charged with corruption
Xiang Junbo served as deputy governor at the central bank from 2004 to 2007
Clarida and Bowman nominated to Fed
Monetary economist and community bank specialist picked to fill vacancies on Fed board
ECB will ‘accelerate efforts’ to tackle staff concerns after second survey
14% of respondents report “inappropriate words or behaviour in past year”
Independent investigator appointed in South Africa’s VBS Bank saga
Central bank reveals $74 million shortfall at troubled commercial bank following KPMG’s admission of misconduct
People: Bank of Russia appoints new Moscow chief
Senior appointment at Bank of Russia; Uzbekistan picks new deputy; Bank of Japan gains new head of international affairs; Eiopa shuffles board
Greek governor takes legal action against prosecutor in ‘corruption’ case
Stournaras also accuses anonymous witnesses of defamation
People: Guo Shuqing secures position as head of regulator
Guo to be first official leader of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission; Atlanta Fed names new vice-president; and more
ECB asks European Court of Justice to rule on barring of Latvian governor
ECB says Latvia’s authorities have effectively removed Rimšēvičs from office
Bank of Uganda governor hits back at mismanagement claims
Central bank and government ombudsman are locked in conflict over a staff reshuffle
Gambia’s central bank seeks greater independence as fiscal dominance ends
Central Bank of The Gambia to work on autonomy and data management under new fund programme
Money market revamp would help transmit policy in Iran – IMF
Central bank currently struggles to conduct open-market operations; new policy framework would aid transmission and deepen markets, fund says
Fed’s Harker: diversity and inclusion ‘are not add-ons’
Philadelphia Fed president stresses commitment to ethnic and gender diversity in a report to Congress
John Williams named president of New York Fed
Candidate proved contentious on diversity grounds, but brings deep macroeconomic experience