Øystein Olsen
Norges Bank's Øystein Olsen on governance and managing the world's largest SWF
Øystein Olsen, governor of Norges Bank, speaks to Christopher Jeffery about greater transparency and governance, including managing the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund
Norges Bank's Olsen defends ‘leaning against the wind' policy
Noting historically high household indebtedness, Norwegian governor says central bank cannot rely on assumption that new regulations will eliminate risk of financial stress
Norway governor sees greater role for central bank in new 'Nibor' framework
Øystein Olsen sees greater powers for Norges Bank over the interbank rate framework, which has 'obvious weaknesses' and should be overhauled 'as soon as possible'
Norges Bank governor says clear 'reaction pattern' lessens attention on forward guidance
Øystein Olsen tells Columbia University audience the better central banks become at communicating their reaction pattern, the less attention their forward guidance will receive
Norges Bank handed advisory role on macro-prudential policy
Norwegian central bank will advise the ministry of finance on whether it should impose a countercyclical capital buffer and, if so, what size it should be
Norges Bank governor backs plans for counter-cyclical capital buffer
Øystein Olsen gives support to proposals by the Norwegian government to introduce a counter-cyclical capital buffer; will be set by ministry of finance with advice from the Norges Bank
Norges Bank ‘takes note’ of report criticising its communication
Norges Bank governor Øystein Olsen unintentionally misled markets over Norges Bank rate cut last year, according to a report funded by Ministry of Finance
Norwegian governor wary of over-reliance on short-term debt
Øystein Olsen says Norway has weathered recent crises well, but points to possible vulnerabilities in the banking sector and wider economy
Monetary policy committee chairmen compared in Norwegian paper
Study finds Norges Bank and Sveriges Riksbank chairmen similar in style, despite different committee models
Norway’s SWF eyes shift from European equities
Fund will maintain high equity share but diversify investments away from Europe; buys $1.1 billion of Swiss real estate from Credit Suisse
Norges Bank’s Olsen says inflation targeting is 'more flexible'
Firmly anchored inflation expectations allow economic stability to be considered when setting interest rates
Norges Bank’s Olsen warns of overburdening monetary policy
Øystein Olsen says there are limits to what can be achieved with just policy rate changes; draws distinction between Norwegian monetary policy and easing measures taken elsewhere
Norwegian governor discusses fund risk rebalancing
Øystein Olsen considers need for pension fund to rebalance its portfolio in response to changing risk; argues that rebalancing is justified
Norway’s Olsen advises banks to further strengthen capital ratios
Introducing the latest Financial Stability Report, governor of the Norges Bank urges banks to retain earnings to boost loss-absorbing capacity
Norges Bank announces operational changes
Norwegian central bank to create third core function department; new structure to come into effect at beginning of June
Norges Bank governor sees ‘bright spots’ in global picture
Despite tough conditions globally, Øystein Olsen says growth in Asia and limited recovery in the US are welcome positives
Norges Bank - Payment Systems Annual Report (2010)
Norges Bank 2010 Payment Systems Annual Report says payments should be made more swiftly, securely and at a lower cost
Norway’s Olsen calls for shift in SWF investments towards EMEs
Norges Bank governor Øystein Olsen says decision to review investment strategy of government sovereign wealth fund is “advisable”
Interest rates can only dampen systemic risk: Norway’s Olsen
Norges Bank governor Øystein Olsen says interest rate rise could have dampening effect on build-up of systemic risks but price stability remains primary objective
Norway’s Olsen on regulatory overhaul of financial system
Norges Bank governor Øystein Olsen says regulatory overhaul of Norwegian financial markets will aid financial stability
Norway's Olsen: price stability remains central bank's priority
Norges Bank governor Øystein Olsen says price stability will remain primary monetary policy objective despite low inflation experienced in Norway over recent years