Iran’s central bank condemns US ‘financial terrorism’ – IMF meeting awards – East Timor’s sovereign wealth fund

• Iran’s central bank condemns US ‘financial terrorism’
  
• How Trichet became the world’s best-respected central banker
  
• EXCLUSIVE: Inside East Timor’s sovereign wealth fund

EUROMONEY/IMF MEETING AWARDS


Trichet puts the ECB firmly in the ascendancy

Since becoming governor in 2003, Jean-Claude Trichet has brought the ECB out of the shadow of the US Fed and led the global response to the credit crunch.

Mulyani surpasses previous achievements

Indonesia’s finance minister is the darling of bankers in Asia, who applaud her no-nonsense approach and adept handling of the country’s finances.

Ortiz hits all the right notes

Mexico’s central bank governor has achieved rock-star status with his tough line on inflation by standing up to the president’s pressure to reduce interest rates.

Xie keeps the China fires burning

China’s finance minister has had a difficult first 12 months in charge, but has succeeded in maintaining the country’s economic momentum.

Bangladesh looks beyond the food crisis

Rising food prices, in a country where...