Czech National Bank (CNB)
Czech board raises rates in split vote
Central bank increases inflation forecast and awaits new governor appointment
Transparency: Czech National Bank
New monetary policy report, and publication of attributed minutes and economic model raise the bar for disclosure
Czech central bank hikes rate and forecasts steeper inflation
CNB board says inflation should peak at mid-year but warns of de-anchoring risk
Czech policy rate continues ascent
Divided central bank board orders 100bp hike, the fifth consecutive increase
The matter of minutes: Why open up private deliberations?
Many central banks publish records of MPC meetings, but far fewer publish vote tallies. Where should public scrutiny stop?
Romania continues monetary tightening
Central bank lifts interest rates by 25 basis points as inflation continues to bite
Czech National Bank makes 125bp hike
Central bank promises aggressive action to resist “exceptionally strong price pressures”
Poland raises policy rate by 75 basis points
National Bank cites high inflation, which it expects to linger through 2022
Czech governor calls finance minister ‘incompetent’
Rusnok rejects finance minister’s criticisms of rate rise as general election draws near
Czech central bank raises rates despite government pressure
Board votes to increase repo rate 75bp as inflation rises above 4% for first time since 2008
CNB continues tightening cycle with 25bp hike
Board opts for additional hike as forecasts point to short-term inflation surge
Sanctioned disobedience: the challenge of protecting whistleblowers
Most central banks have policies on whistleblowing, but practice and usage vary widely
Czech central bank raises rates by majority vote
Divided board raises rates as inflation nears top of target band
CBDC: the case for ‘wait and see’
Despite growing interest, some central banks are staying out of the digital currency game
Czech governor rebuffs PM over government dividend
Rusnok publicly tells prime minister that profits must be used to rebuild CNB’s buffers
Asset manager: BNP Paribas Asset Management
The European asset manager has leveraged its focus on official institutions, expertise in MBS, training, reporting and ESG compliance to grow its business with central banks
People: T&T governor has term extended
Hilaire will stay at T&T central bank until 2023; Sri Lanka promotes two assistant governors to deputy posts; Australia appoints new assistant governor; CNB official joins Esma board
The eurozone’s eastern conundrum
Bulgaria and Croatia expect a net positive effect as they take final steps to join the euro, while the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland remain reluctant
FOMC discusses communication ‘escape clauses’
Fed might need “leeway” to deal with financial instability, some FOMC members say
CNB raises countercyclical buffers as risks build
The central bank stress-tests not only the financial sector but also households and the government
Asset management: outlook for 2019
Monetary policy divergence, fears over protectionism and ESG are shaping reserve managers’ approach to 2019
CNB hikes in bid to tame inflation
Strong growth is boosting salaries and consumption in the Czech Republic
Shock end to euro floor avoided ‘enormous’ speculative attack, says SNB’s Jordan
Swiss central bank chairman believes sudden removal of forex controls was least bad policy option and limited reputational damage
People: China appoints new monetary policy committee
IMF’s general counsel retires; Czech National Bank appoints new comms director