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On 1 January 2012 the total number of monetary financial institutions (MFIs) [1] in the euro area stood at 7,533. This is a net decrease of...
An interview with Michael Diekmann, CEO of Allianz SE, on the appointments announced today. Mr. Diekmann, can you describe in a few words the significance of...
Joachim Faber, member of the administrative board of Allianz Investment Management (AIM), discusses the impact of climate change, the limits of insurability and the opportunities presented...
the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) adopted Opinion CON/2011/104 on draft legislation regarding the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB), the central bank of Hungary....
The Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) agreed today, within the framework of its collective responsibility, on the following distribution of responsibilities among its...
Which risks do businesses fear the most in 2012? Economic risks, business interruption and destructive natural catastrophes are the most pressing business risks for many companies....
Risks to euro area financial stability increased considerably in the second half of 2011, as the sovereign risk crisis and its interplay with the banking sector...
By Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Berlin, January 23, 2012 Webcast of the speech As prepared for delivery Good afternoon. It’s a great honor...
In a speech given at the London headquarters of Bloomberg, Spencer Dale – Bank of England Chief Economist and member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)...
Presentation by Carlo Cottarelli, Director, Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund At the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Let me start by thanking...
By Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Fund It is an absolute delight to be here and to see so many old and new friends. I...