Staffing
RBNZ plans update to monetary policy and prudential regulation
Changes are among several priorities outlined in 2018–21 statement of intent
People: China appoints new monetary policy committee
IMF’s general counsel retires; Czech National Bank appoints new comms director
Creating a diverse workforce isn’t easy – San Fran Fed’s Daly
Improving diversity in the research department has taken concerted effort, says Mary Daly
People: BoE’s Fried promoted; Vlieghe reappointed
Bradley Fried to take over as Court chair; Gertjan Vlieghe gets new term; Anneli Tuominen to serve additional term at Esma; Israel appoints technology chief
Philippines central bank launches reorganisation
The effort will take 12 months to complete and includes the creation of new functions
Staff begin return to RBNZ HQ after asbestos scare
Central bank has been in “business continuity mode” but some staff have now returned
People: BoE appoints chief cashier in senior reshuffle
BoE makes promotion following departure of Chris Salmon; Malaysia picks new assistant governors; MAS makes changes to senior management
World Bank names new chief economist
Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg brings deep experience of trade economics; predecessor Paul Romer spent a turbulent 15 months in office
BoE profits exceed target, but pay squeeze continues
Senior staff to receive below-inflation pay rises, though income and costs both “favourable”
Clarida and Bowman nominated to Fed
Monetary economist and community bank specialist picked to fill vacancies on Fed board
People: Bank of Russia appoints new Moscow chief
Senior appointment at Bank of Russia; Uzbekistan picks new deputy; Bank of Japan gains new head of international affairs; Eiopa shuffles board
Bank of Uganda governor hits back at mismanagement claims
Central bank and government ombudsman are locked in conflict over a staff reshuffle
Fed’s Harker: diversity and inclusion ‘are not add-ons’
Philadelphia Fed president stresses commitment to ethnic and gender diversity in a report to Congress
People: new Indonesian governor confirmed
Perry Warjiyo and new deputy approved in Indonesia; Richard Clarida mooted for Fed vice-chair; Central Bank of Chile appoints new deputy governor
John Williams’ candidacy for New York Fed job draws fire
Selection process criticised for failing to promote diversity among top Fed officials
People: Nominations to BoJ; Moghalu mulls presidential bid
Kuroda nominated for fresh term alongside two deputies; former CBN deputy considers bid for Nigerian presidency; Riksbank deputy reappointed
Central Bank of Malta seeks closer ties with North Africa
Malta is well-placed to link the north and south sides of the Mediterranean, says board director Philomena Meli
People: FCA creates Brexit role; new Uzbek deputy
UK FCA creates new senior role to oversee Brexit work; Adham Islamov joins Central Bank of Uzbekistan; Swedish and French regulators join Esma board
Ireland nominates Lane for ECB vice-presidency
Irish governor has a track record as academic economist and senior ESRB figure
Transparency: Central Bank of Ireland
The Irish central bank has made great progress in communicating in a candid and open manner with the people it serves
NBKR’s Abdygulov returns to top job after stint in government
Tolkunbek Abdygulov spent a brief period as deputy prime minister before resuming the central bank’s chairmanship
People: RBA appoints new assistant governor
Susan Woods takes position of assistant governor for corporate services; new executive board member at Norges Bank; Central Bank of Ireland appoints director of economics
Insider León takes Carstens’ seat at Bank of Mexico
León to take over from Carstens at end of week; lengthy selection process saw top contender drop out to run for presidential office
People: Deputies appointed in Hong Kong and Oman
HKMA picks deputy chief executive and new director; Oman appoints vice-president; Central Bank of Kenya has new comms chief