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Greek governor renews warnings about euro exit
George Provopoulos repeats warning on the consequences of Greece leaving the eurozone; urges next government to implement reform agenda
ECB finds eurozone banks not restricting lending
Latest European Central Bank Lending Survey shows steep fall in demand for loans despite thaw in lending conditions
Weidmann cautions against “more of the same” approach to eurozone crisis
Deutsche Bundesbank governor says need for structural reforms must not be obscured by short-term factors
Renminbi could be adopted into SDR by 2015, says CentralBanking.com panellist
Latest Central Banking On Air debate asks if reserve mangers should invest more in emerging markets; panellists believe renminbi will be adopted as part of SDR with just the timescale in question
Cœuré calls for greater risk-sharing in eurozone
ECB's Benoît Cœuré calls for greater risk-sharing within eurozone to help place euro on sustainable footing
Shirakawa says central banks not responsible for structural issues
BoJ governor Shirakawa says the structural reforms that must accompany refinancing operations cannot be achieved by central banks
Norges Bank working paper studies sovereign risk contagion
Norges Bank working paper researches sovereign risk contagion using CDS spreads in major euro area countries
Reserve managers cling to the dollar but shun the euro, CBP survey finds
Central banks have reduced their euro reserve holdings and looked to diversify into non-traditional currencies due to ongoing eurozone tumult finds annual Central Banking Publications survey
Currency floor breach raises questions over SNB policy
The Swiss National Bank should consider enlisting the help of top-tier banks to keep EUR/CHF above 1.20, forex traders suggest
EBA chair wants flexible approach to macro-prudential regulation
Andrea Enria advocates flexible approach to macro-prudential regulation within the EU; says flexibility should not threaten the EU single market
ECB research examines impact of fiscal policies on eurozone growth
European Central Bank working paper examines the impact of governments' fiscal policies on euro area growth rates since the financial crisis
SNB’s Jordan describes task of maintaining franc exchange limit
Thomas Jordan sets out how the Swiss National Bank has been fighting to keep the franc-to-euro exchange limit in place; explains slight slip-up last week allowing some trades to happen at lower rate
NBB working paper pays tribute to 'architect of the euro'
National Bank of Belgium working paper highlights role of Tommaso Padoa Schioppa in the creation of the euro
SNB set to keep rates low and maintain floor
Accommodative monetary policy likely to continue as growth slows in Switzerland; international climate and strength of currency continue to worry Swiss National Bank, according to annual report
BoJ's Kamezaki says efforts to reform Europe no more than 'stop-gaps'
Bank of Japan’s Hidetoshi Kamezaki says fiscal reform and boosting funds for 'firewalls' are essential to prevent a future crisis
Draghi places emphasis on governments to drive EU growth
ECB president says national policy-makers must take measures to develop the competitiveness of their economies; downside risks prevalent for euro economy
Draghi explains why more LTRO draw-down information is not released
ECB president says it is not possible to release details of LTRO draw downs by individual banks and country usage figures as it could be misleading
Bank of Slovenia forecasts economic contraction in 2012
Bank of Slovenia forecasts 1.2% contraction in 2012: revised budget in April expected to contain further fiscal tightening
Eurogroup boosts emergency funding facility
European finance ministers agree to combine two emergency financing vehicles currently running simultaneously in the eurozone; also add €500 billion to lending capacity
BoE’s Posen says credit failures are hampering UK recovery
UK MPC member Adam Posen highlights lack of non-bank credit options as being among reasons for the slower pace of recovery in the UK relative to the US
RBA warns banks against chasing ‘unrealistic profit’
Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest Financial Stability Review cautions banks not to increase risk-taking by chasing ‘unrealistic profit expectations'
OECD’s Gurría wants ‘mother of all’ firewalls in Europe
OECD secretary-general demands expansion of emergency funds available to struggling eurozone sovereigns; wants monetary conditions to remain ‘supportive’
Euro banknotes with Draghi’s signature enter circulation
Mario Draghi's signature appears on circulating euro banknotes as the ECB president expresses faith that situation in Europe is stabilising
‘Numerous episodes’ of heightened anxiety ahead for Europe, says RBA’s Stevens
Reseve Bank of Australia governor, Glenn Stevens, says ‘old world’ problems have “riveted” global attention but ECB action prevented another funding crisis