Economics
Bank of Latvia - Annual Report 2004
According to the Bank of Latvia's Annual Report 2004, robust economic growth in Latvia was supported by strong domestic and rising foreign demand.
Interview with Malaysia's Zeti
In an interview published Thursday 23 March, Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz said the BNM will intervene in foreign-exchange markets to moderate any major outflows, particularly if such moves don't reflect economic fundamentals.
New BOK governor
Lee Seung-tae, designated by President Roh as the Bank of Korea's new governor, inherits both great authority and formidable responsibility, according to this Opinion piece published on Sunday 26 March.
Fed introduces new kids' web page
The Federal Reserve Board on Monday launched a new kids' web page designed to educate middle school students about the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
BoE's King sees near-term rise in inflation
Speaking before the Treasury Select Committee on Tuesday 28 March, Bank of England governor Mervyn King said that CPI inflation will likely rise above the 2 pct target over the short term.
Former Mizuho executive may join BoJ board
The Japanese government plans to appoint Tadao Noda, a former deputy president of Mizuho Financial Group Inc. (8411.TO), as a new member of the Bank of Japan's Policy Board, Kyodo News reported, citing government sources.
Bank of Lithuania - Annual Report 2004
According to the Bank of Lithuania's Annual Report 2004, the year 2004 was marked by two important events: Lithuania became a member of NATO and the European Union.
Bernanke ponders his course
According to this article published on Thursday 23 March, the way ahead for the Fed's policy committee is less obvious now. The US central bank has a new captain, Ben Bernanke, several new crew members and an increasingly uncertain course to steer, it…
ECB paper on the effects of EMU
The ECB Working Paper "What effects is EMU having on the euro area and its member countries? An overview" published March 2006, addresses the effects of the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) since the introduction of the euro -- on economic and…
Philadelphia Fed Business Review, 1st Quarter 2006
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has published its regular Business Review for the First Quarter 2006. The latest edition includes "A farewell from President Santomero" in which Anthony Santomero, who will step down on 31 March 2006, reflects on…
BoJ to stick to best policy timing - Fukui
Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui said on Monday 27 March that the central bank will conduct monetary policy with the most appropriate timing and a delicate touch.
State Bank of Vietnam urged to modernise
The State Bank of Vietnam has not reached the levels of transparency and accountability required of a successful central bank, a State Bank official was quoted as saying by Vietnam News.
Comment: Trouble brews in Turkey
The political row over the appointment of a new governor for the Central Bank of Turkey threatens to disrupt to the country's financial markets. More fundamentally, the mere suggestion that whoever emerges from the episode as the next governor is a…
Turkey: Sezer rejects central bank candidate
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that President Ahmet Necdet Sezer did not ratify the government's candidate for the governorship of the Central Bank of Turkey.
CBK's Mullei 'replaced' as governor
Central Bank of Kenya governor Dr Andrew Mullei is to be replaced temporarily at the CBK by deputy governor Mrs Jecinter Mwatela who has been appointed acting governor.
Norges Bank's Conference on Monetary Policy 2006
The Norges Bank's conference on monetary policy 2006, which is held in connection with the publication of Norges Banks's Annual Report for 2005, will be held on 30 March.
Central Bank of Kuwait - Annual Report 04/05
According to the Central Bank of Kuwait's Annual Report 2004-2005, the fiscal year 2004/05 was fraught with domestic, regional and international developments and events.
ECB's Issing on the euro
In the speech 'The euro - a currency without a state' given on 24 March Otmar Issing of the ECB said the application of the revised EU stability pact rules to Germany will be the key test of whether the new pact is being applied rigorously.
Riksbank's Oberg on Sweden - low inflation economy
In the speech 'Sweden - a low inflation economy' given on 21 March Svante berg of the Sveriges Riksbank said the latest economic data doesn't significantly change the economic picture outlined by the Riksbank in its February inflation report.
Comment: Park Seung's term expires
Lee Seong-tae is likely to be confirmed as the new governor of the Bank of Korea next week. The incumbent governor, Park Seung, leaves the central bank calling for more independence from the government for his successor.
Money, sex, happiness come to the Bank of England
It was announced this week that David Blanchflower will replace Stephen Nickell on the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee from 1 June. This article published on Friday 24 March looks at a research paper Blanchflower co-authored.
Indra Nooyi elected to NY Fed Board of Directors
Indra Nooyi, president and chief financial officer of PepsiCo, Inc., was elected to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Thursday 23 March.
Mullei 'must vacate office' - attorney-general
Kenya's Attorney-General, Amos Wako, was quoted in a report by Kenyan Capital FM radio as saying that central bank governor Dr Andrew Mullei must vacate office pending the outcome of a case he is facing before the anti-corruption court for abuse of…
Estonia sees 'unlikely' January move to euro
The Bank of Estonia has concurred with economic forecasts by the Ministry of Finance that suggest higher than expected inflation will hamper Estonia's plans to join the euro zone in 2007.