Central Banking
South African central bank governor robbed
Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Tito Mboweni, was the victim of an armed robbery while he was a petrol station. They stole Mboweni's mobile phone. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Gold Medal Bank Negara Governor
The recently appointed governor of the Bank Negara Malaysis, Dr. Zeti Aziz, was given a National Women's Day award for her achievements to the national economy. She is the only female Asian central bank governor.
Jobs in Asset Management in Norges Bank
There are two exciting job vacancies in "Global Equity Portfolio Management" at the Norges Bank in London for experienced asset managers.
Farewell to Wendelin at Bundesbank
Wendelin Hartmann is presented with a special issue of a German banking journal to commemorate many years service at the Bundesbank and as chairman of the Committe on Payment and Settlement Systems at the BIS.
Happy birthday at the Bundesbank!!
Ernst Welteke and Hans Tietmeyer, the present and former Presidents of the Deustche Bundesbank, celebrate their birthdays this week.
UK inflation to rise above target, says Bank
In its latest quarterly inflation forecast, the Bank of England forecasts inflation to go above its 2.5% target in two years time. But deputy governor Mervyn King says this does not mean interest rates have to rise.
Redell heads RBNZ financial markets department
Michael Redell replaces David Archer as head of financial markets at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. The vanacy arose when Archer became assistant governor and chief economist.
Macedonia payment systems tender
Macedonia, like many other countries in Eastern Europe, is in the process of reforming its payment systems. It is tendering for IT systems.
IMF concerns over Czech National Bank independence
In its Article 4 consultation with the Czech Republic, the IMF expressed concerns over the changes to the CNB's legislation.
Bulgaria's dollarisation debate
A new website set up by three economists at the Bulgarian National Bank wants to stimulate debate over whether Bulgaria should euroise its economy.
Central banks in European transition economies
This paper analyses the institutional framework of central banks in ten Central and East European countries using the ECB as benchmark.
Monetary Union in Iceland
This paper by Professor Willem Buiter considers the pros and cons for Iceland adopting the euro aslegal tender unilaterally i.e. euroisation.
Eesti Pank enhances risk management
Eesti Pank, Estonia's central bank, has enhanced its risk management procedures following the advice of a foreign asset management company.
Bank of Sudan enhances monetary instruments
The Bank of Sudan is in the process of reforming the way it implements monetary policy by using more market oriented instruments.