Central Bank of Chile (BCCh)
Chilean president nominates economist to central bank board
Joaquin Vial Ruiz-Tagle put forward for seat on Central Bank of Chile board; government has final say
Chile lowers rates for first time since 2009
Central Bank of Chile announces 25-basis-point cut to benchmark rate; stresses commitment to maintaining 3% inflation target
Self-employment fuelled labour recovery, says Central Bank of Chile paper
Central Bank of Chile study shows the recovery in Chile’s labour market was driven by self-employment rather than job creation in the formal sector
New governor selected in Chile
Sebastián Piñera, the president of Chile chooses Rodrigo Vergara Montes to lead the Central Bank of Chile; Montes takes over role before final Senate approval
FSB consultative group for the Americas gathers in Mexico
Central bank governors Agustín Carstens and José De Gregorio co-chair first regional group meeting to exchange views on key financial stability issues
Emerging markets are highly sensitive to output shocks: Central Bank of Chile paper
Central Bank of Chile study shows emerging economies suffer from a larger decline in investment and consumption than advanced countries
Chile’s De Gregorio discusses how to tackle asset-price bubbles
Central Bank of Chile governor José De Gregorio says distortions in asset markets are often best addressed using foreign exchange interventions
Central Bank of Chile paper identifies growth benefits from contracting institutions
Central Bank of Chile study shows effects of contracting institutions on growth are most pronounced in developed, rich countries
Central Bank of Chile – Financial Stability Report (June 2011)
Central Bank of Chile June Financial Stability report identifies vulnerabilities in Chilean financial system
Chile governor warns on Europe and US
Central Bank of Chile governor says Europe in “trouble” and US at risk of waking up from “lethargy” too slowly
Bank’s Haldane warns capital inflows may overwhelm emerging markets
Bank of England executive director for financial stability Andrew Haldane says rapid rate of investment in emerging markets could lead to financial instability
Chile’s De Gregorio denies currency war claims
Central Bank of Chile governor José De Gregorio dismisses speculation of a currency war between advanced and emerging countries
Central Bank of Chile paper on non-copper export growth
Central Bank of Chile study examines performance of Chilean non-copper exports in last two decades