The first of November saw Uwe Nebgen take over as President of the Regional Office in Hamburg, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania and Schleswig-Holstein from Arno Bäcker, who held that post for eight years. Speaking at the official change of office ceremony, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel paid tribute to Arno Bäcker’s achievements with the Bank and wished his successor every success in his new position.