Ex-BOJ governor backs timeout for bank hires

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Ex-BOJ governor backs timeout for bank hires

Former Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor Derick Latibeaudiere has supported a proposal from Jamaica’s anti-corruption watchdog for senior central bank personnel who are involved in regulations, examinations, or inspections to be restricted from...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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