Europe
People: Argentine governor from 'corralito' era dies
Aldo Pignanelli dies aged 69; plus appointments in New Zealand, Europe and Brazil
‘O-SII’ limits decreased risky lending – ECB paper
Lending to risky borrowers fell without lasting impact on growth rates, researchers say
Christine Lagarde nominated for ECB presidency
IMF chief part of deal that sees German proposed for commission presidency
Doves vs hawks: IMF advice on unconventional monetary policy
Funds’ advice on innovative measures has not always “stood the test of time”, writes Philip Turner
Italy’s central bank plans could break EU law – ECB
The ECB is challenging the Italian coalition’s plans to take control of gold reserves and central bank shares
Spanish and Italian labour markets still slack – ECB paper
Researchers use "Beveridge curve" to gauge efficiency of eurozone labour markets
Central banks cannot fight a populist Tweet storm – panel
Populist leaders such as Donald Trump comfortably outgun central banks on social media; total approach to communications needed
European banks must change culture – EBA head
Business areas are most in need of change, and boards need better information, Enria says
Book notes: Why not default?, by Jerome Roos
A thought-provoking book that will repay the investment of any reader with an interest in sovereign debt
Bundesbank paper presents new model of banks’ risk-taking
Traditional models make error in assuming that banks choose fixed-size portfolios, authors argue
Weidmann accepts OMT as ministers discuss Draghi succession
Bundesbank president withdraws his opposition to OMT programme unveiled by Mario Draghi in 2012
Euro internationalisation pushes ECB to rethink policy approach
Wider euro use forces policy-makers to consider ever more global factors in monetary policy analysis
Regulators prepare response to Facebook’s Libra
Plans under way for G7 working group, as crypto asset plans draw criticism in Europe and US
Draghi becomes latest target of Trump’s ire
Dovish comments at ECB conference draw accusation of manipulation from US president
Riksbank investigates adoption of T2S for securities trading
Central bank thinks securities settlement must move towards faster, round-the-clock operations
High-frequency trading can harm market liquidity – ECB paper
Researcher finds increased competition can lead to rise in speculative strategies
EU must improve capital markets to boost euro as global reserve – ECB
ECB cannot “unequivocally” say euro becoming global reserve would help monetary policy – Cœuré
Finnish researchers propose new crisis indicator
Bank of Finland paper compares short term credit-to-GDP ratio to "Basel gap"
Lagarde and Draghi stress Eastern Europe’s exposure to trade disputes
Improved institutions required to develop resilience to external shocks
UK’s parliament asks questions over FCA handling of suspended fund
Andrew Bailey calls for limits on illiquid investment to be maintained by offshore funds
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Draghi strikes downbeat note as ECB extends policy rate hold
ECB president expresses concern over eurozone manufacturing and global tensions
Climate change – Where can central banks contribute?
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