Serbia
Serbian governor denies responsibility for deputy
The head of the National Bank of Serbia said on Friday 13 January that he did not feel responsible for the actions of his deputy, who was arrested for allegedly taking bribes.
Serbia's National Bank vice-governor arrested
Serbian police have arrested the vice-governor of Serbia's National Bank, Dejan Simic, on suspicion of taking bribes, Mina news agency reported.
Privatisation plans fall short - Serb central bank
The National Bank of Serbia warned the government against reneging on its IMF commitments, in a press release issued on August 19 which criticised the government's progress in privatising the oil industry.
Serb central bank upbeat on IMF warning
Radovan Jelasic, governor of Serbia's central bank, predicted on Tuesday 16 August that the government would react positively to warnings from the International Monetary Fund that its loan arrangement was in jeopardy.
Serbia's Jelasic on the anniversary of the NBS
In the speech '121-year anniversary of the National Bank of Serbia' given on 16 March Radovan Jelasic of the National Bank of Serbia said the NBS does not need either IMF or the World Bank to "propel" it, as these institutions are real partners rather…
ECB offers technical cooperation to NBS
A delegation from the European Central Bank (ECB), headed by Pierre Van der Hagen, held talks with Governor Radovan Jelasic at the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) on Thursday 18 November and offered technical cooperation, Tanjug News Agency said.
HP and CMA to deliver payment system to Montenegro
HP and CMA Small Systems AB announced on Friday 6 August that they will provide the Central Bank of Montenegro with a new automated inter-banking payment system, supporting Montenegro's economic momentum-building efforts.
Bosnia & Serb cbs sign memorandum of understanding
National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Governor Radovan Jelasic on Wednesday 21 July in Banja Luka signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation in the field of regulation of banking operations with Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina CBBH) Governor…
Serbian central bank governor to visit Sarajevo
Serbian National Bank governor Radovan Jelasic is scheduled to visit the Bosnia-Hercegovina Central Bank on Wednesday, 21 July.
Serbia moves on central bank voting scam
Serbia's state prosecutors have ordered an investigation of a member of parliament on suspicion of abuse of another MP's electronic voting card in the election of national bank governor Kori Udovicki.
Serbia's Jelasic moves into office
The new governor of the National Bank of Serbia, Radovan Jelasic, officially took control of the bank on Monday 1 March.
Serbia replaces central bank chief
Serbia's parliament sacked national bank governor Kori Udovicki on Wednesday 25 February in a 129-109 vote following allegations that the vote electing her to the post was rigged. Radovan Jelasic was later voted in to replace Udovicki.
Udovicki's future at NBS still in balance
The Serbian Parliament began a debate on proposed changes to legislation on presidential elections on Thursday (19 Feb). Parliament completed debate on the appointment of the National Bank governor but has yet to put it to a vote.
Serbian central bank warns parliament
The National Bank of Serbia warned on Tuesday 17 February that it would appeal to the Republic's Constitutional Court if parliament annuls the election of central bank governor Kori Udovicki.
NBS to oppose review of Udovicki's election
The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) said in a statement on Saturday 14 February that it opposes a planned parliamentary review of NBS governor Kori Udovicki's election.
Serbia's Udovicki 'ready to resign'
The governor of the National Bank of Serbia, Kori Udovicki, has repeated that she is ready to quit if it will help facilitate a change of management at the bank.
Serbia to discuss NBS governor election procedure
The ruling Democratic Opposition of Serbia (DOS) council agreed on Friday 10 October, according to the Tanjug news agency, that consideration of the National Bank of Serbia's annual report should include an examination of the procedural issues which were…
IMF welcomes Serbia-Montenegro's economic policy
An IMF mission led by Emmanuel Zervoudakis, has held talks with a Serbia-Montenegrin delegation, headed by NBS Governor Kori Udovicki. In a statement reported on the Serbian Government's website, the IMF said the National Bank of Serbia has increased…
G17 Plus moves to discredit Serbian c bank chief
Serbia's G17 Plus political party has filed an official request with the Serbian Constitutional Court to check the legality of central bank governor Kori Udovicki's appointment, according to Beta News.
Serbian National Bank loan to boost govt budget
Bozidar Djelic, Serbian finance minister, today announced in an interview with the Belgrade financial daily Pregled that the government will take out a loan with the Serbian National Bank in September to boost the budget reports B92. The announcements…
Interview- National Bank of Serbia's Kori Udovicki
In an interview with the Financial Times. the newly appointed governor of the National Bank of Serbia, Kori Udovicki, said she would resist pressure from the government, if it came, to invest the central bank's foreign exchange reserves. She intends to…
New Serbian governor asserts independence
Did the Serbian government give Mladjan Dinkic the boot because of his questionable running of the central bank? If so, his successor won't last long. Energy minister Kori Udovicki who has been chosen to take his place told the Financial Times, "I will…
Another one for the ladies
CentralBankNet notes that Udovicki's appointment pushes the number of the world's lady central bank governors a little more comfortably into double figures, now numbering a still rather paltry eleven. She joins Bodil Nyboe Andersen as Europe's only other…
Serbia's central bank governor braves crossfire
In an interview with the Financial Times at the weekend Kori Udovicki, the recently appointed governor of the Serbian national bank pledged to carry on former governor Mladjan Dinkic's "strict monetary policy" and "just as strict, if not stricter,…