Central Banking Awards 2019

Recognising excellence in the central banking community

The workload of the central banking community has remained at heightened levels since the advent of the global financial crisis. Yet much of this vital work is not recognised.

The Central Banking Awards were set up to redress the balance – to highlight the outstanding performance and achievements of individuals and organisations within the central banking community.

The past year is no exception. Central banks have had to reinforce their role as trusted institutions against a backdrop of expanded mandates and populist policies. Some advanced economy central banks have tightened monetary policy causing their counterparts in emerging markets to be hit by large portfolio outflows. Meanwhile, efforts to make global regulation more efficient need to occur without allowing standards to slip. And central banks are embracing fintech disruptions while tackling cybersecurity and other risks.

The awards recognise:

Extraordinary examples of public service
Pioneering activities in the central banking community
Best practice in policy, governance, economics and management
Innovative and best practice in service provisions by market practitioners

The awards will take place on March 13, 2019 in London where winners will be presented with their award at the annual Central Banking Awards gala dinner.

Testimonials

Central Banking Publications’ awarding the People’s Bank of China as the Central Bank of the Year is, to some extent, an acknowledgement by the international community of the market-oriented reform and macroeconomic management ongoing in China, and reflects their confidence in China’s economic prospects and in the Chinese government’s ability of macroeconomic management.

Zhou Xiaochuan, Governor, People’s Bank of China

I am truly honoured to be the recipient of this prestigious Central Banking Lifetime Achievement Award from Central Banking Publications. I am most humbled to receive this award. It has been my privilege to be part of the central banking community to deliver the best outcomes for our respective jurisdictions in what has become a more interdependent world.

Zeti Akhtar Aziz, former Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia