Poland
How the rate hike cycle emboldened banks’ deposit modelling
But just because depositors didn’t react quickly doesn’t mean it will never happen
Polish MPC splits over legal process against governor
Three MPC members call for Glapiński to account for prediction of large NBP surplus
Polish MPs move to bring Glapiński before tribunal
Government continues efforts to oust NBP governor despite major legal hurdles
Polish court blocks state from investigating governor
Prime minister has vowed to remove Glapiński from office, alleging unconstitutional behaviour
Banknotes: October to December 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Polish governor appeals to ECB for support against removal
Lagarde says “not lawful” impeachment could harm central bank independence
Likely Polish prime minister repeats vow to remove governor
Central bank uses billboard to set out message as Tusk says parliament may impeach Glapiński
Book notes: Economists in the cold war, by Alan Bollard
A geographically balanced review of key economists that shaped the world economy
Polish central bank cuts rates again
Glapiński again denounces critics, as inflation falls below 10% but remains above target
Polish opposition accuses governor of bias over rate cut
Zloty falls after sharp rate cut as opposition accuses Glapiński of helping goverment
Book notes: Inflation targeting and central banks, by Joanna Niedźwiedzińska
A useful and rich reference source, especially for central banks moving to adopt inflation targeting
Polish central bank accuses critics of following Russian propaganda
Glapiński attacks critics, including opposition parties, as Poland prepares for election
Central Banking Awards 2023: final group of winners revealed
Awards recognise lifetime achievement of Stefan Ingves, as well as reserves management, currency, technology and more
Rates round-up: Mexico adds 50bp
Mexico delivers surprise; Peru pauses tightening cycle; mixed decisions in Europe
The behind-the-scenes effort to convert Ukrainian refugee cash
How central and commercial banks worked to allow Ukrainians to exchange cash in wartime
Rates round-up: Poland holds rates despite high inflation
Serbia and Bulgaria raise rates as double-digit inflation plagues eastern Europe
Banknotes: October to December 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Polish governor says dissenting MPC members may have broken law
Glapiński and four colleagues could notify prosecutors over critical comments by fellow rate-setters
Rates round-up: Canada opts for 75bp raise
Chile surprises with larger hike, while Poland nears peak rates with 25bp increase
Gontareva on Ukraine’s funding, NBU policy and reconstruction
Former NBU governor Valeria Gontareva speaks about donor funding shortfalls, NBU policy and financial stability challenges, Nabuillina and the seizing of Russian assets, and post-conflict rebuilding and modernisation
Glapiński accuses Germany of wanting to redraw land borders
Polish governor warns on plans for EU super-state as German foreign office calls claims “absurd”