Central Bank of Ecuador
Ecuadorian lawmakers pass central bank independence law
IMF demanded measure to create autonomous board and bar monetary financing
Ecuador presidential election makes central bank reform likely
President-elect favours measure granting autonomy to central bank
Ecuadorian politicians clash over central bank independence
IMF backs law to make central bank independent, but leftwing candidate condemns measure
Central bank independence key to Ecuador programme – IMF
Fund is expected to sign off on first review of extended fund facility in June, providing $250 million
IMF demands Ecuador end monetary financing
Central bank will need to cover liabilities vis-à-vis banks with international reserves
Ecuador’s central bank forecasts sustained recovery
Nation experienced two years of recession on falling oil prices, but stable commodity prices, fiscal austerity and stronger trade links with Europe expected to support growth
Central Bank of Ecuador trials mobile payments
A group of 800 people are testing the platform as part of pilot program; Central Bank of Ecuador hopes to tackle financial inclusion with the new technology
Ecuador applies 0.5% tax on credit transactions to finance cancer care
A new regulatory body in Ecuador that counts the central bank governor as a member has devised the tax as a means of fulfilling social responsibilities
Central Bank of Ecuador deposits half its gold with Goldman Sachs
Three-year deal sees the bank swap half-a-million ounces of bullion for ‘high security instruments and liquidity', ostensibly to cover government's widening fiscal deficit
Central Bank of Ecuador governor resigns
Pedro Delgado resigns after admitting he does not hold a degree in economics, according to local media reports
Central Bank of Ecuador receives loan to promote financial inclusion
Inter-American Development Bank lends Ecuador $10 million to further access to financial services in remote parts of the country; central bank to administer the project
Ecuadorian governor injured during bullfight
Pedro Delgado suffers severe ankle injury at a bullfight; was immediately hospitalised following the incident at a ranch near Machachi
Ecuador chief and general manager quit
Upheaval at the top of the Central Bank of Ecuador sees Carlos Vallejo and Karina Sáenz depart; cabinet minister Diego Borja is named new governor
Ecuador appoints new central bank chief
Carlos Vallejo Lopez has become president of the Central Bank of Ecuador little more than a week after joining the institution.
Ecuador's central bank chief quits
Robert Andrade, the president of the Central Bank of Ecuador, has resigned after less than five months in charge.
Ecuador seeks cen bank, fin min say on oil policy
A committee designed to expand Ecuador's oil output will include the president of the central bank of Eduador, according to a report by Reuters. The committee will work together for a year, a presidential decree made public on Monday 14 July said.
IMF, Ecuador talks to focus on reforms- Cenbanker
Sixto Cuesta, the deputy president of Ecuador's central bank, told Reuters that the IMF has concerns over the pace of reforms of the tax system and labour laws in Ecuador prompting the IMF to delay a $42 million payment.
New President to Ecuador Central Bank
ECUADOR - The Central Bank of Ecuador has appointed Mauricio Yepez as president, responsible for monitoring the country's economy and monetary reserves.