Raghuram Rajan
Book notes: A fly on the RBI wall: an insider’s view of the central bank, by Alpana Killawala
This book offers insights into the inner workings of the growing Indian economy and pro tips on communication
US risks slipping back into secular stagnation, says Rajan
Fed has “good chance” of defeating inflation but US economy has deeper problems, economist says
‘Flood’ of reserves may not boost liquidity, say Acharya and Rajan
Central bank balance sheet expansion could harm liquidity in some cases, former RBI officials find
Majority of central banks use corridors to set market rates
A handful use floors due to unconventional policy, and some use other methods
Is the RBI doomed to fail its ‘quest for financial stability’?
Covid-19 has set back progress on hard-won reforms. As the economy struggles to recover, the RBI and government must walk a treacherous path back to safety
Former RBI deputy attacks government over fiscal dominance
Recent actions by Indian government are “tantamount to coercive monetisation”, says Viral Acharya
UK government delays decision on BoE governor
Next governor to be named after December 12 election, as speculation grows over Tucker and Rajan
EMEs can resist spillovers with prudential policy – BoE paper
Some prudential policies work better than others, researchers find
RBI makes fresh bid to boost transmission mechanism
Banks mandated to link floating-rate loans to an external benchmark
Central banking’s 30-year cycle
Central banking has hit another crossroads, writes Central Banking founder Robert Pringle
The tricky business of electing a new IMF managing director
New leadership will face overrepresentation of advanced economies and possibility of dwindling resources
Carney replacement set to be chosen by new government
Next finance minister will have pick of candidates – which could bring Brexit into the equation
Book notes: The third pillar, by Raghuram Rajan
Rajan sets out an ambitious – but deliberately non-radical – manifesto for reform at the local level
‘A huge job in anybody’s terms’ – BoE’s court sets criteria for new governor
Governor must be able to promote the UK post-Brexit, while issue of diversity looms large
A dangerous moment for the Reserve Bank of India
The RBI’s high-profile skirmishes with India’s populist government in 2018 threatened the central bank’s mission. Central bankers worldwide should take note
Brexit muddies water in search for Carney replacement
UK chancellor says candidates are put off by the thought of having to debate politics
People: Rajan keeps options open on BoE top job
Rajan leaves open possibility of taking on BoE governorship; Al Hamidy reappointed at Arab Monetary Fund; government observer joins RBNZ MPC meetings; and more
RBI reverses course on restructuring of troubled loans
Decision goes against previous demands that banks cease policy of “extend and pretend”
Demonetisation backer becomes new RBI governor
Former civil servant Shaktikanta Das picked to take over after Urjit Patel’s resignation
Indian governor resigns after conflict with government
Patel quits after threatening to resign over BJP’s attempts to use reserves