Governance
The IFF China Report 2018
Insight and opinion from China’s top leaders, policymakers and financiers
ECB rejects ombudsman’s call for Draghi to leave G30
Think-tank’s discussions improve understanding of global economy, ECB says
Kganyago on central bank independence and future plans for the IMFC
The South African Reserve Bank governor spoke with Christopher Jeffery at the Central Banking Awards about the South Africa’s new president, the importance of operational independence and key targets for the IMFC
After the Congress – Interpreting China’s new development concept
As Xi Jinping Thought is enshrined in the Constitution, Justin Lin, IFF member and former chief economist at the World Bank, calls for far-reaching innovation in all sectors of industry and finance to attain the goal of national rejuvenation
The IFF China Report 2018: The Belt and Road Initiative
China’s signature Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) now includes 71 countries, with trillions of dollars of investment allocated. Leading Chinese and international policymakers explain how BRI efforts are progressing. This section includes an inaugural…
The IFF China Report 2018: China’s opening-up and reform policy
The experiences of China’s opening-up and reform during the past 40 years, which includes a transition from an agricultural economy to one seeking to offer high-end manufacturing and services, offer valuable lessons to other nations seeking to pursue…
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank – Raising expectations
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank embodies international co-operation and innovation – the spirit of modern China. Strict management, openness and transparency have won the bank wide recognition and acceptance, says Jin Liqun, the bank’s president
ECB will ‘accelerate efforts’ to tackle staff concerns after second survey
14% of respondents report “inappropriate words or behaviour in past year”
The IFF China Report 2018: Post-financial crisis – A decade on
The Global Financial Crisis sparked Group of 20 countries to introduce tough new regulations on financial institutions and instruments. Yet the architecture of the global monetary, economic and financial system has many flaws. What lessons can China…
Missing $500 million returned to Angolan central bank
Finance ministry attempts to set the record straight over alleged fraud, which used dormant company as a mask for the illegal transfer
Greek governor takes legal action against prosecutor in ‘corruption’ case
Stournaras also accuses anonymous witnesses of defamation
Estonia and Denmark hit by money laundering scandals
Danske Bank says it should have acted faster on allegations
ECB asks European Court of Justice to rule on barring of Latvian governor
ECB says Latvia’s authorities have effectively removed Rimšēvičs from office
Bank of Uganda governor hits back at mismanagement claims
Central bank and government ombudsman are locked in conflict over a staff reshuffle
Fed’s risk proposal puts banks on the defensive
New supervisory guidance will make business heads responsible for risk management
Sri Lankan president takes responsibility for central bank away from PM
Prime minister faces no-confidence vote over central bank “bond scandal”
Issing sees ‘uncertain future’ for central bank independence
The eurozone architect warns central banks that overreach open themselves to political attack
Book notes: A diary of the euro crisis in Cyprus
Panicos Demetriades’ book tells the inside story of the Cypriot crisis and how battles over central bank independence led ultimately to his resignation
John Williams’ candidacy for New York Fed job draws fire
Selection process criticised for failing to promote diversity among top Fed officials
Bank of Mongolia gains greater independence under new law
Central bank had complained government and politically connected businessmen were too quick to dip into its funds
PBoC gains two-headed leadership
In appointing Guo Shuqing as party secretary at the PBoC, president Xi Jinping appears to be strengthening party control over the central bank
Communications on financial stability should be strengthened
The IMF’s Olga Stankova outlines how central banks and other official agencies can better communicate their financial stability work
Incoming RBNZ governor signs deal on new mandate
Agreement establishes dual mandate in the birthplace of inflation targeting; government reveals more details on changes to decision-making structure
Slovene governor quits post after receiving death threats
Governor Jazbec says threats come from “bailed-in” bond and shareholders; criticises article by presidential adviser