Jens Weidmann
Germany should consider fiscal expansion, French and German governors say
But Bundesbank's Weidmann warns against pro-cyclical impact of “debt-financed public spending”
Draghi says ECB’s asset purchases should stay ‘open-ended’
ECB president rejects calls for September end to purchases as inflation forecasts rise slightly
ECB officials disagree on open-ended QE
Agreement on keeping private-sector purchases sizeable, which would increase their importance
Weidmann says ECB should have set time for end to asset purchases
Current policy risks blurring line between fiscal and monetary policy, Bundesbank president says
ECB likely to extend QE despite stronger growth, analysts say
Central bank expected to prolong programme by six months at reduced monthly rate of €30 billion
BIS rewrites statutes to boost board diversity
Changes reduce the influence of the BIS’s European directors and could pave way for better representation of emerging markets
Cross-border deposit insurance would not be unfair – ECB article
Contributions to scheme should be on the basis of risk, researchers argue
Dombrovskis praises idea of bundling European sovereign bonds
European Commission is “closely following” work on designing new instruments
Draghi stands firm on QE
Eurozone recovery seems stronger, ECB president says
Bundesbank president: blockchain brings benefits and pitfalls
Technology has the potential to make financial markets “faster” and “more efficient”; its introduction should be accompanied by regulation
Weidmann urges central banks to promote economic and financial literacy
Financial literacy is crucial in underpinning trust in central banks, German governor stresses; advancements in technology will help to boost financial inclusion
Praet calls for further consolidation of eurozone banking
The ECB's chief economist says falling bank profits are not a concern for monetary policy and sector must improve business models while the central bank gives “regulatory clarity”
Cœuré sets out sovereign debt reform ideas as Weidmann strengthens call to end QE
Two senior eurozone central bankers set out different visions for radical change to the handling of European sovereign debt
Draghi and Mersch seek to calm German fears
The ECB’s task will be harder if Germans feel discriminated against, Mersch says; Draghi points to evidence that QE helped German savers
Draghi postpones decision on extension of QE
ECB president is aiming to build governing council support for further asset purchases, one analyst argues
Cœuré mulls advantages and problems of GDP-linked bonds
ECB board member Benoît Cœuré says GDP-linked bonds could protect taxpayers but pricing might be difficult; says international financial institutions could play “catalytic” role
ECB bulletin article criticises EU fiscal arrangements
The eurozone's fiscal arrangements are "vague", article in the ECB’s latest economic bulletin says; criticises Commission's proposed fiscal metrics and calls for single eurozone treasury
Weidmann: GDP-linked bonds an ‘avenue worth exploring’
Eurozone countries should explore merits of GDP-linked bonds, Bundesbank president argues; says move could help revision of sovereign risk weightings and cites Bank of England work
Weidmann says latest ECB package went ‘too far’
Bundesbank president says the council was agreed on the need to act in the wake of weaker economic projections, but the eventual measures, including an expansion of QE, were too much
German and French central bank heads back creation of eurozone Treasury
Weidmann and Villeroy de Galhau issue joint call for more integrated eurozone, potentially including joint treasury; alternative would mean different approach to sovereign risk
Weidmann says clearer liability would strengthen eurozone
Bundesbank chief says important element of fixing the eurozone’s ills is reinstating the ‘principle of liability’, instead of resorting to bailouts
Weidmann calls for ‘truly independent’ fiscal council
Jens Weidmann says there are shortcomings with existing proposals for the body, including the absence of a ‘comply-or-explain’ approach
Rajan picked as BIS board vice-chair as he calls for global ‘rules of the game’
RBI governor chosen to take over position Masaaki Shirakawa vacated in 2013; delivers lecture in Frankfurt calling for global ‘rules of the game’
Bundesbank's Weidmann to replace Noyer as chair of BIS board in November
The Bundesbank president will take over as chairman of the BIS board of directors when Christian Noyer retires from Banque de France next month