Debt
ECB working paper examines causality in crises
A study published by the ECB investigates where causality lies between banking, debt and currency crises; also compares the duration of each
Asmussen trumpets progress on European debt stabilisation
ECB board member Jörg Asmussen says eurozone’s progress on debt stabilisation is ahead of other developed economies, but more work needs to be done
Irish deputy governor calls for fiscal surpluses
Stefan Gerlach analyses different approaches to debt reduction; finds fiscal surpluses are the most suited to the current financial environment
Monetary easing does not prompt crisis recovery, says BIS paper
Paper published by the Bank for International Settlements finds monetary easing does not help economic recovery following a financial crisis downturn; deleveraging produces more positive effects
Banks could cut bail-in risk, says BoI capital head
Banks could issue more subordinated debt to protect senior creditors from the threat of a bail-in – in theory. But Bank of Ireland capital head says market is too thin
IMF loans impact sovereign bonds, says Bank of Spain paper
Spanish study finds countries that receive IMF funding issue less sovereign debt, and with shorter maturities; effect is stronger under particular conditions
HKMA imposes tighter property loan guidelines
The HKMA details new guidelines aimed at borrowers with multiple property mortgages; seeks to restrict the amount of debt individuals can acquire
IMF working paper critical of short-term austerity measures
IMF study suggests debt burdens should be addressed longer-term when economies are in expansionary mode; short-term austerity may do more harm than good
BoC’s Cote says debt distributions useful in gauging systemic risk
Bank of Canada deputy governor Agathe Cote says aggregate indicators are not sufficient for judging systemic risk; distribution of debt is as important as the overall amount
Central Bank of Chile paper identifies causes of sudden capital flows
Working paper assesses factors leading to sudden surges of capital in and out of economies; finds the majority of cases are driven primarily by changes in debt flows
IMF paper finds evidence in favour of ‘Chicago Plan’
Researchers analyse benefits of requiring 100% reserve backing of bank deposits and lending financed by retained earnings; argue evidence supports four major advantages of plan
Irish financial accounts highlight increase in government liabilities
Quarterly financial accounts for Ireland show levels of government liabilities rising to historic peak; household debt declines slightly over the quarter
Senior official exodus continues at National Bank of Serbia
Chairmen and two members of the National Bank of Serbia’s Council of the Governor resign in protest at amendments to central bank law; parliament appoints Jorgovanka Tabakovic governor
RBNZ governor weighs impact of debt burden on growth
Alan Bollard says large accumulation of private debt prior to financial crisis contributing to a ‘tepid’ recovery; argues a rebalancing of the economy is still to come
Central Bank of the Philippines governor outlines lending transparency initiatives
Amando Tetangco emphasises importance of ‘truth and transparency’ of lending to ensure microfinance schemes are sustainable; highlights central bank efforts to improve disclosure
Ex-UK MPC members discuss future of eurozone
Panellists at event in London say euro will survive but with a smaller group of countries; argue UK is in dangerous position to respond to eurozone collapse
IMF calls for further action to repair Spanish economy
Article IV report praises ‘major policy actions’ by Spanish government, but says further efforts must be made; Fund also encourages progression of European measures
RBI shuns foreign investors and derivatives in favour of structural ALM, says former deputy governor
Shyamala Gopinath believes market structure and regulation can be used to create ‘natural’ asset and liability management; approach is superior to managing risks with financial hedges
IMF paper examines impact of financial crisis on US state finances
Working paper studies effect of balanced budget rules at US state level; finds pro-cyclicality but suggests this could be mitigated without changing the rules
Central Bank of Ireland paper weighs crisis impact on SME financing
Research technical paper assesses effect of economic, financial and debt crises in Europe on small and medium-sized enterprises’ access to credit; discusses impact of private debt overhang
ECB’s Asmussen attacks delays to Greek reforms
Jörg Asmussen says Greek government must get reform programme 'back on track'; blasts "reluctance" to implement necessary reforms
IMF paper studies debt sustainability in low-income countries
Working paper considers effect of financial crisis on debt sustainability in low-income countries; finds short-term impact but a return to sustainable levels in the longer run
RBI paper suggests alternative to Basel capital buffer
Working paper considers applicability of using debt-to-GDP ratio as guide to capital buffer; argues India requires a different method to assess capital requirements
Australia’s Debelle defends rate cuts
RBA assistant governor says central bank’s rate cuts will have an effect; argues housing market is stronger than many critics believe