Governance
BoE revamps expenses rules after criticism from MPs
MP says some officials’ expenses claims are “staggeringly high”
Slovak governor resigns early as politicians express interest in job
Three candidates from governing party may consider taking over as governor, local media says
ECB secondary bond purchases are legal, European Court of Justice says
European Union’s highest court rejects German activists’ claim that PSPP breached constitution
Demonetisation backer becomes new RBI governor
Former civil servant Shaktikanta Das picked to take over after Urjit Patel’s resignation
Indian governor resigns after conflict with government
Patel quits after threatening to resign over BJP’s attempts to use reserves
People: Kenyan and Samoan governors named to UN digital task force
Kenya’s Njoroge and Samoa’s Ainuu-Enari to investigate digital impact on financial inclusion
People: Bank of Canada appoints new deputy governor
Paul Beaudry named deputy governor at Bank of Canada; Central Bank of Argentina appoints economic research head; and more
ECB adopts new capital key
National central bank shares adjusted, but governors’ voting allocations remain unchanged
Cyprus governor says 2015 police raid stopped her investigating politicians’ debts
Governor Georghadji offers to re-start investigation into loans to “politically exposed persons”
Bank of Russia deputy governor accused of mafia and spy links steps down
Putin ally Aleksandr Torshin alleged to have meddled in Spanish money-laundering and US elections
Head of Polish financial regulator arrested on corruption charges
Central bank governor still has PM’s confidence after defending accused regulator – senior official
Moldovan finance minister becomes central bank governor
Ex-governor worked closely with new appointee in handling aftermath of massive bank theft
Norges Bank ends ban on SWF investing in two oil companies
Move comes after energy firms end involvement in conflict-torn region
Staff from Australian central bank subsidiary convicted of bribery
RBA officials oversaw boards while crimes committed
Incoming Mexican president nominates close adviser as deputy governor
Left-wing economist has publicly defended central bank independence
Podcast: More women, greater stability?
Recent research from the International Monetary Fund reveals the inclusion of women in supervisory roles has a significant impact on financial stability
Quarles and Knot confirmed for top FSB roles
DNB president set to take full chairmanship after three years
People: Israeli government confirms Flug successor
Riksbank’s Eberstein and Lundholm re-elected; Central Bank of Ireland expands prudential supervision department
Greek central bank suggests switching €7.5 billion in bad assets to new entity
Uncertainty over whether government or European Union will accept suggestion