Jordan
IMF says Jordanian economy likely to stay stable
Fund staff forecast inflation will remain low and growth continue despite nearby conflict
Morocco’s Jouahri on inflation, forex reform, digitalisation and sustainability
The Central Bank of Morocco governor speaks with Christopher Jeffery about Covid-19 policies, Fed tightening, BIS membership, regional co-operation and financial inclusion
Payment services: CMA
The Swedish payments firm is well known as a provider of core infrastructure for central banks, and is now a key player in a new payment system linking the Arab world and beyond
Adel Al-Sharkas appointed Central Bank of Jordan governor
Deputy governor promoted into top job as economy experiences “nascent” recovery
Report accuses Georgieva of changing data under Chinese pressure
IMF head rejects allegations made by World Bank-commissioned independent report
Jordan cuts rates for first time in four years
Central bank stresses country’s struggle with low inflation
Heavy snowfall forces Central Bank of Jordan shutdown
Central bank and commercial banks were forced to close their doors as the Middle East was battered by a freak snowstorm; president urged people not to venture out
Lagarde warns Arab world of ‘lost' generation
IMF managing director Christine Lagarde says Arab countries must build economies on participation, not privilege, to cash in their demographic dividend
No ‘credit crunch' in the Middle East after Basel I, IMF paper finds
Despite higher capital adequacy ratios, banks expanded credit and asset growth, according to new research
SNB’s Jordan warns against ‘overburdening’ monetary policy
Swiss National Bank chairman says macro-prudential instruments are better suited to address financial stability
SNB spent $19.6 billion maintaining minimum exchange rate
SNB purchased foreign currency to a value of $19.6 billion in 2011; central bank also reveals larger than expected profit
Auditors find no breach of SNB regulations by governing board
Audit of own-account transactions by members of the enlarged governing board of the Swiss National Bank reveals no breach of the regulations in place during the time of investigation
SNB’s Jordan pledges to maintain Swiss franc’s currency floor
Swiss National Bank acting chairman, Thomas Jordan, preserves commitment of Sfr1.20 floor to euro; analysts expect the central bank to defend but not raise floor
Investigation into governing board could delay Swiss governor selection
Thomas Jordan firm favourite to succeed as governor; decision not expected soon as investigation into senior staff's finances continues
Lagarde calls Arab Spring a ‘beacon of light’
Christine Lagarde expresses her hope for the countries affected by the Arab Spring uprisings; calls on international community to support the growth of economies in the region
Central banks at risk of losing independence: SNB’s Jordan
Swiss National Bank vice-chairman Thomas Jordan says contribution to quasi-fiscal policy measures can lead to gradual loss of independence
SNB considers ceasing shareholder dividend payments
Swiss National Bank vice-chairman says central bank may stop paying dividends to its shareholders in order to rebuild its depleted capital base
Governor of Central Bank of Jordan resigns
Faris Abdel Hamid Sharaf resigns; deputy governor Mohammad Said Shahin gets promoted
Swiss franc falls on euro peg talk
Swiss franc loses 6.7% against the euro and 6.1% against the dollar as markets digest comments by Swiss National Bank vice chairman Thomas Jordan
Negative impacts of too-big-to-fail regulation “unfounded”: SNB’s Jordan
Swiss National Bank vice-chairman Thomas Jordan says Swiss economy will not be adversely affected by too-big-to-fail regulation
SNB’s Jordan: Switzerland can overcome economic challenges
Swiss National Bank governing board vice-chairman Thomas Jordan says Switzerland can master challenges brought on from economic crisis