Zeti Akhtar Aziz
Why Bank Negara avoided ‘a confrontational approach’ on 1MDB fraud
Veteran governor says being more outspoken would have damaged the central bank
The Covid crisis, central banks and the future
Crisis responses have had positive initial outcomes, but also exacerbated significant underlying challenges that raise concerns related to exit strategies and the future for central banks
Malaysia appoints new SWF board after mass resignation
Mahathir puts BNM ex-deputy on Khazanah’s board as fallout from 1MDB continues
Malaysian central bank reshuffles senior staff
Supervision function will be strengthened and critical departments will have simpler reporting line
Malaysian ex-governor rejects arrested former PM’s accusations
Zeti says former prime minister Najib asked her to lie over money in his bank account
Malaysian government names Nor Shamsiah Mohd as new governor
Former deputy governor led investigation of 1MDB and recommended prosecution
Malaysian central bank sends details of own land deal to anti-corruption body
Finance minister says money was used to pay off debts of scandal-hit state-owned fund
Malaysian central bank to take part in 1MDB investigation
Lead roles in probe taken by former attorney general and anti-corruption officials
BNM may reopen probe into alleged massive fraud at 1MDB
Malaysian central bank may face questions over its role in investigating alleged crimes
People: Weidmann re-elected as chair of BIS board
Korea appoints deputies; new Malaysian prime minister appoints team of economic advisers; new vice presidents in Richmond and Atlanta
Malaysian inquiry calls for investigation of former PM – local media
Some local media attack inquiry as politically motivated after criticism of current leader
Letter said to be from Malaysia deputy governor alleges bullying
Bank Negara Malaysia deputy resigns early after 31 years’ service
Senior figures disagree over future of central bank mandates
Independence for central banks has been a success and is vital for carrying out mandate; Otmar Issing says ECB should not act as a substitute for politics
Malaysian opposition: bank must act against 1MDB officials
Bank Negara Malaysia says it will continue to work with international agencies over alleged fraud
2016 sees major change among central bank governors
Double the number of new governors were appointed in 2016 compared with 2015, latest Central Bank Directory shows; global staff numbers plateaued in 2015 and reversed this year
Zeti Akhtar Aziz on crisis management, mandates and capacity building
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz speaks to Christopher Jeffery about her three-and-a-half decades spent tackling crisis management, capacity building and governance
Malaysian deputy picked to succeed Zeti
Muhammad bin Ibrahim will be handed five-year term effective May 1; analysts point to potential challenges from growth slowdown and capital outflows
Zeti stresses need to protect independence when central banks get broad mandates
Central banks in emerging economies often find themselves tackling difficult reforms as they are best equipped for the challenge, she says, but this can only work if certain conditions hold
Zeti stresses need for Asean ‘partnerships’
Malaysia governor outlines four foundations anchoring successful partnerships; trust is crucial, she says, but must be accompanied by accountability
Zeti plays down Chinese problems at 2016 Central Banking Awards
Lifetime achievement recipient discusses monetary policy ‘over-reliance' and gender in fireside chat with editor-in-chief Christopher Jeffery
Zeti considers central bank role in future Asian challenges
Malaysian governor encourages Asian policy-makers to look to future challenges; notes central banks may help address many issues on the horizon and ‘careful boundary management’ is needed