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Dr Ásgeir Jónsson has been appointed as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland, taking over from Már Guðmundsson.

The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Akbar Komijani, has been promoted to Governor. He replaces Abdonasser Hemmati, who was dismissed in June following his run for presidential office.

Øystein Olsen, Governor of Norges Bank, has announced he will retire next February, a year before his second term is due to end.

Former Finance Minister Alberto Carrasquilla has been appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Colombia, replacing Carolina Soto.

The Sri Lankan President has appointed Ajith Nivard Cabraal to lead the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, after the incumbent – WD Lakshman – resigned.

The Central Bank of Chile has appointed Beltrán de Ramón to the role of General Manager, responsible for day-to-day operations. He replaces Alejandro Zurbuchen Silva, who has retired.