The fruit of over a decade's research and cooperation with every central bank in the world. 162 Central Banks 4,000 key contacts. All in one up-to-date and easily accessible guide ? Morgan Stanley Central Bank Directory 2003. The Central Bank Directory is universally acknowledged to be the pre-eminent authority on central banks. For thirteen years central bankers and those who work with them have relied on the directory as an unrivalled source of information on central banks. It is famous for its scope, its accuracy, and its usability. The user-friendly presentation allows you to access the information you need quickly and effortlessly. Central Banking Publications is uniquely placed to produce this highly esteemed directory. Central Banking Publications maintains contacts throughout the world of central banking on a day-to-day basis, as part of its normal business. This information is continually updated, and benefits from this long-established network of relationships. For the directory, each central bank contributes and approves its own input to the directory - which the editors then put into a standard format for ease of use. Hailed as the central banker's 'bible', the directory details the vital statistics of each of the world's central banks. Do as major banks and other businesses all over the world do: consult the authority! The directory gives vital information on each of the 162 central banks in a clear and easy-to-use format. This includes: essential contact details (telephone, fax, and email addresses); a concise history of the bank framing it in an understandable context, where possible giving current legislative arrangements; comprehensive information on all the key players in each bank with a special attention devoted to the governor giving terms of appointment as well as in most cases listing past governors.