Opinion/Regulation

Bank rescue - or protection racket?

Will 19 September 2008 go down in history as a day when wise and courageous politicians took the steps necessary to rescue the global banking system, or as the last throw of the dice? Maybe neither of these - maybe it will be remembered just as another…

How to put the City into financial stability

Michael Foot, a former executive director responsible for supervision at the Bank of England, suggests ways to limit potential conflicts of interest in appointing City of London bankers to the new Financial Stability Committee at the Bank.

The role of central banks in financial stability

At a time when many governments and central banks are struggling to distil the key lessons of the crisis, one of the main finding is that the central bank needs the appropriate powers if it is to assume responsibility for systemic financial stability.

Regulators can't ensure clarity, only encourage it

In the wake of the credit crisis, central bankers and other financial regulators should use their clout to back the standardisation of financial instruments rather than trying to legislate for transparency, says Claire Jones, the editor of Central Bank…

CBs must note credit crunch effect of Basel II

The procyclical effects of Basel II could increase the likelihood of credit crunches in downturns. Patricia Jackson, the head of the Prudential Advisory team at Ernst & Young and a former member of the Basel Committee, believes it is important for…

Regulators must be watched on bank bids

According to this article published by the Financial Times on Friday 27 April, the powers of financial supervisors should be checked on bank bids or they are likely to impose obstacles to such deals.

Russia's central bank faces reform calls

According to this article published by The Times on Wednesday 4 April, the Russian finance ministry has met senior figures from the banking sector recently to discuss reforming the Bank of Russia.

Supervisors must be professionals

According to this article by Jean Lemierre, published by The Banker, whether responsibility for banking supervision in the EU lies with national central banks or with separate agencies, it must be able to stand up to pressure.

Qatar considers single financial regulator

According to a recent article published by the Gulf Times, 'Doha mulls UK-style single regulator', Qatar is considering a single financial regulator along the lines of the UK as part of its efforts to form an umbrella organisation.

Cyprus cb governor's comments

According to an article the Cyprus Mail published this week, recent comments by the governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus are unprofessional and undermine the credibility of the institution.

Kozlov's murder - the real story

Financing hundreds of thousands of illegal under-the-table deals requires huge sums of money. Every month, in Russia mountains of "black cash", are exchanged illegally behind the scenes. As long as this parallel system of financial settlement exists,…

How independent should a central bank be?

According to this article by William Keegan at The Observer, published Tuesday 21 November, as Prime Minister, Gordon Brown wouldn't dare to tamper seriously with the system at the Bank of England for which he has received so much praise.

Keeping faith in CBK's supervisory obligation

According to this article published Tuesday 7 November by the Kenya Times, a logical move by the Central Bank of Kenya to shut down the country's twenty or so banks affected by bad debts would have had dire implications for the economy.

CBB brings central banking authority role to fore

According to this article from Arab News, published Sunday 22 October, the establishment of the new Central Bank of Bahrain highlights the issue of the role of a central banking authority in an economy and financial market.

New headquarters for Europe's newest central bank

According to this article from The Tiraspol Times, published Monday 9 October, with new headquarters the monetary authority of Pridnestrovie, the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank, has room to grow as the new country seeks international recognition.

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