Governance
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
Namibian government proposes to cap its borrowing from central bank
Finance minister asks for five-fold increase to central bank’s capital to pay for new responsibilities
RBNZ announces members of new monetary policy committee
Four internal and three external MPC members will make monetary policy from May 8
Nigerian central bank cuts rates as governor’s future remains unclear
Pressures on emerging markets are major factor behind rate cut, MPC says
Latvia may replace regulator’s board several years early
Move comes as Latvian authorities try to respond to allegations of money-laundering
Irish finance minister seeks candidates for governor role
Senior civil servant seen as strong contender but has been criticised for pre-crisis optimism