Ireland
Norges Bank supervisory board strongly criticises contract with new SWF head
Board tells lawmakers the contract agreed by central bank governor lacks sufficient safeguards
The ECB, the lockdown and the monetary financing lock
The eurozone’s central bank may need to break its prohibition on monetary financing to fight the pandemic
Sharon Donnery stresses international co-operation role in financial stability
Irish deputy governor explains macro-prudential measures implemented since global financial crisis
Effects of Irish and Dutch macro-pru differ strongly – DNB paper
Researchers look at interaction of monetary and macro-prudential policy in two eurozone economies
Irish central bank publishes sanctions guidance
Some banks still expect good settlements despite “obstructionist attitude”, senior regulator says
The challenges facing Christine Lagarde
The new ECB president will need to focus on a successful review of the ECB’s monetary and communications policy, while encouraging fiscal stimulus and structural reform
Was Draghi one of the great central bankers?
A look back at how Mario Draghi confronted the financial crisis and existential concerns about the euro
People: Central Bank of Ireland appoints chief information officer
Central bank picks CIO and insurance director; BIS seeks innovation hub chief; Vocalink gains new CEO
Irish officials increase criticism of incoming governor
Media reports that former governors and ECB all raised concerns over Makhlouf’s appointment
Macro-prudential analysis is not fit for task – leading economists
Carney and Honohan warn of fund failures and Hélène Rey calls for better risk indicators
Irish central bank levies record fine on Wells Fargo
Irish subsidiary of US bank fined $6.6 million for “serious failings" in regulatory reporting
New Zealand watchdog criticises next Irish governor
But Ireland’s finance minister says Gabriel Makhlouf will still take up role in September
New Zealand opens formal inquiry into next Irish governor
Irish finance ministry makes no comment as former deputy says Donnery should have been appointed
Irish central bank voices concern over firms’ senior executives
Sharp rise in number of candidates rejected for senior roles on “fitness and probity” grounds
Next Irish governor faces calls to resign in NZ scandal
Makhlouf said opposition politicians were using hacked data but information was freely available
Book notes: Currency, credit and crisis, by Patrick Honohan
Honohan brings an analytical eye to the measures taken to avert a deep crisis in Ireland
Sharon Donnery to step in as acting Central Bank of Ireland governor
Donnery to serve as acting governor for the three months between the terms of Lane and Makhlouf
Former UK civil servant nominated to lead Irish central bank
Senior civil servant with experience in New Zealand and UK nominated for top central bank role
Irish central bank welcomes ‘culture board’ in bid to change banks
Board must enforce changes called for by central bank reports, Derville Rowland says
Irish central bank warns no-deal Brexit would harm growth
Central bank expects strong Irish growth if ‘disorderly Brexit’ is avoided, but inflation is still weak
Big data should help solve problems ‘on the ground’ – Ireland’s Kearns
Central banks need to do more than simply invest in technology and analytics, says Kearns
People: New chief operating officer appointed at the Fed
Patrick McClanahan returns to US central bank to take up COO post; former Central Bank of Ireland chief dies; and more
Irish central bank says draft NPL law could worsen bank crises
Measure would restrict funding options and make credit more expensive, ECB warns
Irish finance minister seeks candidates for governor role
Senior civil servant seen as strong contender but has been criticised for pre-crisis optimism