Governance
Sri Lanka’s Coomaraswamy to step down
Governor to leave in December, over two years ahead of term end
Canada’s Poloz on monetary policy limits, transparency and cyber recovery
Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz speaks about stagflation risks from trade wars, the importance of market signals, Canada’s CBDC plans and why he is not a fan of minutes
Legal reforms drive growth for middle-income states – research
Growth in financial sectors does not mean increase in economic growth - Bank of Spain paper
New Mongolian governor appointed amid AML controversy
Previous governor resigned after international body criticised money-laundering regime
Das: RBI toughening its supervisory approach
Central bank is focusing on developing specialist supervisors after financial instability
Ukrainian central bank officials stand bail for arrested council member
Former supervisor is placed under house arrest and first deputy governor is released on bail
IMF issues warning on Kazakh supervisory overhaul
Authorities should be careful not to undermine the supervisory capacity, staff say
Liberian central bank gets third governor in two years
Ex-banker tasked with reshaping institution as legal battles continue and staff cuts loom
People: Riksbank appoints new executive board member
Swedish central bank promotes Cecilia Skingsley to first deputy governor; FCA appoints three new board members; Nigerian president appoints former deputy governor as special adviser
Central banks report sharp improvement in data governance
Progress comes as many central banks complete projects to improve governance
Big data in central banks: 2019 survey results
Many central banks are overhauling their data governance, which has facilitated a broadening in their use of big data. They are also turning to external specialists for help
UK government delays decision on BoE governor
Next governor to be named after December 12 election, as speculation grows over Tucker and Rajan
ECB approves proposed Latvian central bank reforms
Law gives Latvian government power to dismiss governors found guilty of gross misconduct
Lebanon central bank chief calls for urgent measures to end crisis
New restrictions on foreign currency announced as prime minister says he will dissolve government
Slovenian law passes despite central bank calling it illegal
New law is latest action in long-running political campaign to penalise central bank over bail-in
Ukrainian TV show mocks central bank ex-governor over physical attacks
Channel is owned by businessman accused by Gontareva of stealing billions from bank
Atlanta Fed publishes 1,300-page history of the Fed
Document reveals early concerns Fed creation would lead to politics in banking or banking in politics
Ukrainian deputy governor warns government over failed bank
Any deal with former owners of PrivatBank could mean IMF halts aid, Rozhkova says
New German ECB board member may help unify governing council
Leading candidates seen as capable of playing a more constructive role, as critics become more vocal
BoE governor appointment ‘on track’
UK finance minister indicates Mark Carney won’t be asked to extend his term again
Schlesinger and Issing lead attack on ECB policies
Six senior former policy-makers call for tighter eurozone policy as Draghi’s term nears its end
Fed lifts thresholds for ‘interlocking’ bank directors
Move will make it easier for small banks to find qualified directors, central bank says
Italian government nominates Panetta to senior ECB role
Nominee is trained economist with over 30 years’ service at the Bank of Italy
IMF warns Ukraine to protect central bank independence
Governor calls for end to pressure on reformers as court reinstates senior official