Central Banking Awards
Hosted by Central Banking, the Central Banking Awards recognise the outstanding performance and achievements of individuals and organisations within the central banking community.

♦♦ WINNERS ANNOUNCED JANUARY ♦♦
Central Banking Awards 2019
March 13, 2019 | London
Entries closed September 14, 2018
Awards night in:
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.
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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.
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Zhou Xiaochuan, Governor, People’s Bank of China
This award is testament to the work of people across the Bank of England. I am particularly proud of the progress we have made in embedding a culture of openness and challenge within the Bank. That culture tells us there is always more to do, and we look forward to learning from our colleagues across the central banking community.
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Mark Carney, Governor, Bank of England
Central Banking Publications has informed debate and provoked action on vital developments in public policy, financial markets and supervision during the past 25 years. I am delighted to be named the recipient of the inaugural Central Banking Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Paul Volcker, Former Chairman, Federal Reserve
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.
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Zeti Akhtar Aziz, former Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia