Estonia
Danish regulator sanctions biggest bank for Estonian money laundering
FSA chairman resigns as Estonian regulators fail to comment on allegations
Estonia and Denmark hit by money laundering scandals
Danske Bank says it should have acted faster on allegations
Credit spreads’ limited use as short-term predictors – paper
Researcher examines the accuracy of three sets of credit spreads
Conservative monetary policy raises banking fragility – paper
Researchers apply a ‘central bank conservatism’ index to data from 73 countries
ESRB recommends EU states reciprocate Estonian capital buffer
European Systemic Risk Board’s recommendation is only second time it has suggested regulators should reciprocally adopt a new macro-prudential measure
Debt repayment problems have ‘severe consequences’ on consumption, paper finds
Quarterly consumption 30% lower when debt repayment problems arise, research suggests, while recovery after the arrears is smaller than the initial decline
Estonian governor tells MPs central banks cannot create long-term growth
Ardo Hansson says QE in the eurozone will help to improve confidence, but reforms are necessary for investors to believe the economy will grow
Bank of Estonia selling manor estate for €2m
Maardu Manor, which dates back to the fourteenth century, has been placed on the market after being deemed an unsuitable property for the central bank to own
Euro adoption linked to ‘modest’ increase in Estonian inflation
Bank of Estonia economists say the strongest inflationary effects were on food products, six months before the changeover
Senior Estonian central bankers to sit on fiscal watchdog
Bank of Estonia deputy governor and chief economist will sit on an independent body tasked with assessing the government’s fiscal policy
Bank of Estonia staff pay rises will survive budget cuts
Staff members will receive average salary increases of 5% in 2014, even as the central bank strives to cut its budget by €830,000
Estonian governor says ECB supervision poses Nordic and Baltic challenge
The direct supervision of banks operating in the eurosystem but headquartered elsewhere will create 'new challenges' for Nordic and Baltic co-operation, according to Ardo Hansson
Bank of Estonia scraps new payments system
Plans for new interbank retail payments system are dropped due to a lack of popularity among commercial banks; hunt for a set-up compliant with Sepa requirements continues
Bank of Estonia eyes payments upgrade
Estonian central bank proposes new retail payments system that will meet incoming Sepa requirements; final selection requires approval of commercial banks
Estonian governor supports fast fiscal reform
Ardo Hansson discusses the merits of speedy reforms and budget balancing but warns mistakes can be made
Bank of Estonia appoints deputy governor to supervisory role
Madis Müller becomes a member of the supervisory board of the Financial Supervision Authority; takes over in October
Estonian growth recovery 'relies' on eurozone governments' action
Estimates for Estonian growth rely on eurozone governments acting to ease the ongoing uncertainty, says central bank economist Kaspar Oja; domestic demand stays strong nevertheless
Estonia begins Sepa migration work
Estonian Payment Environment Forum holds meeting; attendees affirm commitment to ensuring a smooth transition to Sepa-compliant payments and settlements in Estonia
Finland’s Liikanen discusses causes of youth unemployment
Bank of Finland governor examines causes of youth unemployment in Europe; says labour market functioning will be important determinant of recovery speed
Estonian governor awarded termination payment
Andres Lipstok will receive a full year’s salary when he leaves the Bank of Estonia next month; payment awarded in recognition of contribution to successful management of the central bank
Estonia issues 50 million new coins
Bank of Estonia announces increased stock of 1- and 2-cent coins; also discusses new role in producing euro banknotes
Bank of Estonia notes increasing electronic payments
Central bank says more than 99% of non-cash payments in Estonia are now electronic; further increase in use of internet payments expected
Estonian governor calls for eurozone co-operation
Lipstok says eurozone member states must work together to ensure a sustainable economic recovery
New Estonian governor sees pay scheme altered
Bank of Estonia Supervisory Board simplifies governor pay structure; removes "monthly supplementary allowances or compensations"