Mark Carney
Carney defends communications approach as BoE holds
Central bank criticised for apparent U-turn on rate hike; governor says majority of people in the economy are “not fixated” on the timing of a hike
The hunt for a crypto taxonomy
Cryptocurrency, crypto asset, crypto token – or something else? Finding the right term helps shed light on the structure of the fast-growing crypto market
Carney and Draghi to tackle Brexit risks in new group
EU and UK authorities ask central bankers to manage risks to financial services
Bank of England unveils new education initiative
The “econoME” programme seeks to bring basic economics into UK classrooms
BoE profits exceed target, but pay squeeze continues
Senior staff to receive below-inflation pay rises, though income and costs both “favourable”
BoE faces ‘uncomfortable’ approach to May meeting – Forbes
Former MPC member says pre-announcing a rate rise “could be quite dangerous”, as Mark Carney appears to row back from signalling a hike
UK wage growth outstrips inflation
Lower unemployment and above-target inflation reinforce May hike probability
Major central banks call for concerted action on climate change
“Transition risks” are the most challenging for financial institutions, Carney says
Communications on financial stability should be strengthened
The IMF’s Olga Stankova outlines how central banks and other official agencies can better communicate their financial stability work
BoE and FCA to lead new ‘crypto-assets task force’
Regulators will manage the risks around crypto assets as well as “harnessing the benefits” of blockchain; robo-compliance on cards
UK considers scrapping some currency denominations
Decline in cash usage has seen the 1p and 2p coins largely fall out of circulation
Cryptocurrencies are failing to displace money, Carney says
BoE governor says digital currencies are “virtually non-existent” as units of account
Explicit wording sought to jolt market expectations, says Carney
Bank of England governor says committee was unusually explicit ahead of November hike to encourage markets to wake up to its signals
Carney extols value of clarity of thought and communication
Bank of England governor delivers speech on virtues of a good leader
BoE opens door to May rate hike
MPC votes to keep current policy stance, but notes more positive inflation outlook; policy may now need to be tightened “by a somewhat greater degree”
Carney rejects accusations of ‘cognitive bias’ at BoE
Parliamentary committee members say BoE relied on inaccurate forecasts before Brexit, affecting policy decisions
BoE denies involvement with controversial charity auction
Central bank says it was unaware tea with Mark Carney was being auctioned, after FT investigation raises allegations of sexual harassment
EU ombudsman asks Draghi to relinquish G30 seat
Prolonging the president’s membership threatens independence and public’s trust in the ECB, O’Reilly declares
Central banks and supervisors launch green finance group
Seven central banks and two supervisory authorities found network to tackle climate risks and promote green finance
UK inflation breaks out of target band
Inflation now above the BoE’s 3% upper limit, though breach may prove temporary
Carney proposes public-private co-operation in markets regulation
Supervisors cannot regulate every circumstance and anticipate all market innovations, Bank of England governor says
Most UK banks withstand ‘disorderly Brexit’ stress tests – BoE
Majority of banks unfazed by tests “more severe than the financial crisis”, but a few struggle with lingering issues
ECB’s Nouy urges banks to complete Brexit plans
Almost 50 banks have approached supervisor to assess their options
Bank of England pulls trigger on rate hike
Committee split 7-2, but Carney strikes hawkish note on need for further hikes