This is achieved by regulating the sodium-chloride symporter (NCC), that is uniquely expressed in the distal nephron and is sensitive to thiazide type diuretics.
The bank was responsible for regulating currency, controlling credit and monetary policy, and administering exchange control and the official foreign exchange reserves.
The odder case, from those who are generally against press prurience, is whether he "deserves" to be outed because he has a (very) indirect role in regulating the press.