Opinion

Russia's central bank faces reform calls

According to this article published by The Times on Wednesday 4 April, the Russian finance ministry has met senior figures from the banking sector recently to discuss reforming the Bank of Russia.

Why Czechs must put Euro on the back-burner

In an interview with the Financial Times, published Tuesday 3 April, the Czech central bank governor warned public finances need to be brought under control if the country wants to join the euro.

The secret language of central bankers

According to this article by J. Bradford DeLong, published Tuesday 3 April by the Taipei Times, there seems to be general agreement today that the argument for talking in "Greenspanese" is essential for enabling central banks to ensure price stability no…

Supervisors must be professionals

According to this article by Jean Lemierre, published by The Banker, whether responsibility for banking supervision in the EU lies with national central banks or with separate agencies, it must be able to stand up to pressure.

Prepare for Chinese economic change

According to this article by Stephen Roach, published by MoneyWeek on Friday 30 March, China has no choice but to continue monetary tightening as it tries to bring its rapidly growing and unbalanced economy under control.

Putting Bernanke's testimony in perspective

According to this article from MarketWatch, published Wednesday 28 March, the Federal Reserve's announcement last week that it was adopting a neutral bias on interest rate policy could turn out to be a fairytale that doesn't come true.

Fed's Mishkin said to fuel inflation target

According to an article from the Financial Times, published Monday 26 March, financial markets are likely to interpret Frederic Mishkin's recent speech (reported separately today) as further evidence that the Federal Reserve is stepping away from a…

India not ready for sustained growth?

According to an article from The Financial Express, 'YVR not ready for sustained growth?', published on Sunday 18 March, India has never had it so good, but current growth levels may not last too long.

A new role for the Bank of Greece

According to this article from Kathimerini, published Tuesday 20 March, the Bank of Greece is looking for a purpose following the launch of the euro single currency.

Why is market volatility so low?

According to this article from MoneyWeek, published Wednesday 14 March, the recent so-called drama around the world is more likely a long overdue reaction to months of relentless appreciation in global stock markets.

Too much of a good thing for China

According to this article published by the Asia Times on Thursday 15 March, senior Chinese officials say it will take time to reduce China's trade surplus, which has been a source of friction with its trading partners.

Every mistake imaginable

According to the article "Every mistake imaginable" published on Tuesday 13 March by Haaretz, critical mistakes at important times meant that the Bank of Israel's salary negotiations went on much longer than was necessary.

China's giant new investment agency

According to this article from BusinessWeek Online, published Tuesday 13 March, China's soon-to-be state investment arm will be a major asset-management entity globally.

Qatar considers single financial regulator

According to a recent article published by the Gulf Times, 'Doha mulls UK-style single regulator', Qatar is considering a single financial regulator along the lines of the UK as part of its efforts to form an umbrella organisation.

Bank of France attacks ECB strategy

According to this article from The Daily Telegraph, published Friday 9 March, the ECB has received an unprecedented attack on the "reliability" of its strategy by the Bank of France and a barrage of attacks by French leaders.

How a free debt manager will free Indian cb

According to an article from The Economic Times, published Wednesday 7 March, once an independent DMO comes into existence in India, management of both internal and external debt is expected to move away from the central bank.

Challenges new CBK governor must tackle

According to this editorial published Friday 2 March by The Nation, as he takes office the new governor of the Central Bank of Kenya will be well aware of the circumstances that led to the exit of his predecessor.

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