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People: RBI appoints senior officials
Liz Oakes to join Bank of England FPC; European Central Bank names head of information systems
Book notes: Going infinite: the rise and fall of a new tycoon, by Michael Lewis
Nothing in the book left this reader thinking anything positive at all about Bankman-Fried
Maltese prosecutor charges central bank governor with fraud
Scicluna previously denied all wrongdoing while serving as finance minister
Comms teams becoming less involved in key policy decisions
Early involvement appears to raise effectiveness in monetary policy communication
Governance Benchmarks 2024 report – central banks’ core processes
The benchmarks shed light on central bank profitability and distributions, independence and more
New Zimbabwe governor introduces ‘gold-backed’ currency
Adoption of sixth new currency in 18 years is “chaotic”, media reports
Cypriot president appoints adviser as central bank governor
New governor was acquitted in 2020 trial over 2013 bank collapse
People: January to March 2024
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
People: Sveriges Riksbank appoints new deputy governor
BIS replaces general counsel, SNB announces new head of communications
South Africa reappoints Kganyago and top executives
Mampho Modise to replace Kuben Naidoo as central bank’s deputy governor
Chinese authorities reshuffle monetary policy committee
Four new members include securities regulator, PBoC deputy governor and two academics
ECB official apologises for ‘reprogramming’ remarks
Elderson tells staff he believes in open debate on environmental matters after outcry
SNB head Thomas Jordan announces retirement
Board chair praises Swiss central banker for leadership in crises and record of change
Clare Lombardelli appointed BoE deputy governor
OECD chief economist will take over UK central bank’s monetary policy portfolio
RBA names Susan Woods as first chief operating officer
Independent review called for COO role to give senior officials more time for policy matters
Nigerian president nominates seven MPC members
Central bank tightens currency restrictions as inflation continues to rise and dollar shortages continue
Borio and Zöllner to depart BIS in 2024
Hyun Song Shin and Luis Bengoechea will fill roles left by top economist and banker
Alberto Musalem becomes St Louis Fed president
Musalem will start on April 2 and be a voting member of FOMC in 2025
First woman appointed as Bosnian central bank governor
Years of deadlock end after politicians agree to Jasmina Selimović’s appointment
Belgian governor gets temporary extension to time in office
Central bank council “deeply regrets” government’s failure to agree on reappointing Wunsch
China appoints PBoC deputy governor
Authorities name more senior regulatory officials as shake-up continues
Finance ministry rep: a guest, a partner or an intruder?
Many central banks let government officials participate in policy meetings. Is that wise?
People: October to December 2023
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Montenegro appoints Radović as first woman governor
New governor takes office after former president failed to keep predecessor in role