Transparency
ECB starts publishing senior officials’ declarations of interest
Mario Draghi is one of the senior officials to hold over €100,000 in a bank directly supervised by ECB
The IFF China Report 2019: New globalisation – The path to the future
Multilateral rules and multilateral bodies will need to be upgraded in the coming years to better represent the shift in economic gravity towards Asia, which has emerged as the largest contributor to global growth during the past decade.
NBU’s Smolii speaks out about political interference
Politically powerful people in Ukraine are still trying to block economic reform, but transparency is helping, says National Bank of Ukraine governor
Fed provides details on changes to stress-testing models
Central bank publishes report on 2019 stress-test models as part of transparency drive
Quarles: FSB to examine too-big-to-fail reforms
Organisation must improve transparency, says chairman Randal Quarles
BoE’s independence ‘significantly overstated’ – Sharp
Outgoing FPC member says financial stability independence needs to be protected
Costa Rica has significantly improved inflation targeting – IMF staff
IMF report welcomes end to governors’ terms being linked to presidential elections
Portugal’s parliament rejects call for central bank governor to quit
But Carlos Costa will testify before inquiry regarding allegations involving state-owned bank
RBNZ adopts new dual policy target
New Zealand’s central bank will now have maximum employment target alongside inflation goal
Quarles says FSB ‘must evolve’
New chair calls for changes in the way the organisation assesses financial sector threats
BoE’s Taylor says external members are now better prepared
External members are now better briefed by BoE staff, but still avoid “group think”
Fed’s 2019 stress tests to assume largest unemployment shock to date
Central bank also announces moves to enhance transparency in its stress-testing programme
PBoC continues with communications overhaul
Central bank aims to publish Chinese and English communications simultaneously in the future
Fed to open dialogue on stress tests
Conference will discuss the “transparency and effectiveness” of the stress tests
BoE opens doors for debate on the future of central banking
Event breaks new ground in central bank engagement with the public; participants offer both positive and negative feedback
Second round of 2019 Central Banking awards winners revealed
Winners include Warren Coats, St Louis Fed, Bank of Israel, RBA and National Bank of Ukraine
Transparency: National Bank of Ukraine
The Ukrainian central bank has made strong progress in improving its transparency during a highly challenging operating environment
Financial market infrastructure services: ParFX
The foreign exchange platform has pioneered a market-driven effort to tackle concerns about poor market behaviour and distrust in the $5 trillion-a-day market
Central Banking Awards 2019: first winners announced
Reserve manager, initiative, asset manager, innovation in reserve management, global markets, custody and specialised lending awards unveiled
ECB revamps code of conduct for high-level officials
National governors and SSM board members must adhere to policy communication rules
Brazil to provide more information on policy decisions from 2019
Central bank holds key Selic rate at 6.5% on volatile financial markets and stable inflation
BoE revamps expenses rules after criticism from MPs
MP says some officials’ expenses claims are “staggeringly high”
Basel Committee unveils ‘streamlined’ disclosure requirements
Parts of the requirements “substantially streamlined” after complaints from industry
Bank of Canada steps up financial stability research efforts
Economy faces risks from in-household debt, housing and cyber attacks, senior policy adviser says