Christian Noyer
Noyer sets out eurozone financial union necessities
Governor of the Banque de France identifies three main powers needed to ensure eurozone financial union; “massive firepower” needed by bank emergency fund
Europe meeting fiscal tightening and growth dilemma, says Noyer
Europe has made substantial ground in reducing fiscal deficits and meeting conditions for future economic growth; ECB has facilitated ‘smooth’ de-leveraging of banks, says Banque de France governor
CB.com poll result says eurozone break-up comments are not irresponsible
CentralBanking.com poll shows majority of participants believe non-eurozone central bankers are not acting recklessly by commenting on a possible break-up of the euro
Banque de France to slash personnel numbers
Banque de France to replace only 50% of retirees in attempt to lower staff numbers; 2,500 posts to be lost by 2020
CentralBanking.com review of 2011
Round-up of 10 of the leading news stories in 2011
Noyer blasts ratings agencies on Twitter
Banque de France verified Twitter page publishes stream of comments from governor Christian Noyer; criticises credit ratings agencies and slams UK economic performance
ECB’s Noyer says larger EFSF ‘unrealistic’
ECB governing council member says EFSF will not be made bigger; is open to schemes that would offer greater leveraging opportunities for money already committed
France’s Noyer assesses economic implications of Basel III
Banque de France governor Christian Noyer says implementation of Basel III designed to reduce economic impact of tougher regulation
Noyer expects euro area growth to weaken
Banque de France governor Christian Noyer says euro area growth may slow in coming quarter due to scars left on economies from crisis
Shirakawa elected vice-chair of BIS board
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa picked to succeed Hans Tietmeyer as vice-chair of Bank for International Settlements’ board of directors
Central banks should not get accustomed to QE: France’s Noyer
Banque de France governor Christian Noyer says central bank intervention was essential during crisis but should not be perceived as regular practice
Pay attention to monetary aggregates: Canada’s Macklem
Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Tiff Macklem says interest rate transmission blockages make money, credit data key in crisis; adds voice to growing chorus of central bankers
France's Noyer says OTC markets need revamp
Banque de France governor Christian Noyer says new reforms on over-the-counter derivatives will make market more resilient
Barroso moots European ratings agency
European Commission president's calls echo those of Michel Barnier; says proposals will be released in September
Ratings agencies blindly mimic market jitters: Noyer
Banque de France governor becomes latest euro-area official to slam credit rating agencies for worsening debt crisis; remarks follow Spain’s second downgrade in two months
Noyer to chair BIS board
Banque de France governor succeeds Guillermo Ortiz as chairman of Bank for International Settlements’ board
Governors back greater role for monetary aggregates
Christian Noyer, Glenn Stevens and Duvurri Subbarao say more attention must be paid on monetary aggregates
Bank profits a product of public policy: France’s Noyer
Christian Noyer, governor of the Banque de France says that banks' profits should be kept within the system
France’s Noyer welcomes Islamic finance
Banque de France governor argues that principles of Islamic finance create stability, adding that there is demand for it
France’s Noyer likely to win second term
French central bank governor looks set to be given a second term after glowing endorsement from economy minister
Self-regulation has its limits: France’s Noyer
Banque de France’s Christian Noyer says turmoil has underlined weaknesses in financial sector’s ability to police itself
Valuation at the heart of crisis: Banque de France
Valuation issues lie at the heart of the financial turmoil, Banque de France stated in its latest Financial Stability Review.
Noyer's gloomy outlook for policymakers
Central bankers are likely to face a tough challenge in balancing the risks to financial and price stability in the coming years, Christian Noyer, the governor of the Banque de France, said.
ECB comments push euro to fresh high
The euro surpassed the $1.60 mark for the first time in its history after European Central Bank (ECB) officials said they would act to contain rising inflation.