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Bank of Spain paper examines post-crisis US bond markets
Volatility is less persistent but more frequent than before global financial crisis, researchers find
BdF paper models tax evasion’s impact on sovereign default
Widespread tax evasion can undermine austerity plans imposed by donors, argue researchers
IMF to propose amendments to Pakistan central bank law
Changes will support efforts to reverse government debt trajectory, the fund says
Bangladesh central bank to wind down allegedly “corrupt” finance firm
Central bank report claims management stole large sums from depositors
Malaysian central bank holds rates
Policy stance remains accommodative as central bank forecasts rising inflation
Turkish governor is dismissed after clash with president
Erdoğan says governor refused his demands to cut rates, local media reports
Trade tensions set to harm long-term US growth – IMF paper
Output would decline even if China voluntarily limits its exports to the US
FCA proposes ban on sale of crypto derivatives to consumers
Regulator cites lack of understanding of crypto assets by consumers
Strong labour market complicates Fed outlook
Non-farm payrolls stronger than expected, focusing extra attention on Jerome Powell’s testimony this week
‘Fintech shadow banks’ shaping global credit – Amit Seru
Regulators need to pay more attention to shadow banks, Stanford professor says
RBI steps up liquidity support amid government credit push
Government launches credit guarantees for public sector banks that lend to non-bank financial firms and announces fresh recapitalisation
Irish central bank levies record fine on Wells Fargo
Irish subsidiary of US bank fined $6.6 million for “serious failings" in regulatory reporting
Nigerian central bank pushes for increased lending
Banks must lend money or face higher cash reserve requirements
ECB needs liquidity powers for bank resolution – Spanish governor
De Cos stresses mechanism must include guarantees to repay public money
Moroccan central bank opens investigation into stolen cash
Bank Al-Maghrib says 1.2 million dirhams disappeared in suspicious circumstances
Loose financial conditions predict output gap – NY Fed paper
Policy-makers can make significant welfare gains by greater focus on financial conditions – researchers
BIS papers weigh up ongoing risks to global stability
Papers from 2018 AGM include contributions from Forbes, Tucker, Gourinchas and Rey
Population ageing could reduce inflationary pressures – Bank of Spain deputy
Older populations in advanced economies likely to increase saving and reduce investment – Delgado
IMF gives Pakistan bailout, but demands central bank freedom
Imran Khan government must have flexible exchange rates and end monetary financing, IMF says
Next IMF chief could be non-European
Carney and Carstens among possible candidates as institution seeks successor to Lagarde
BoE’s education programme taking off in UK schools, Broadbent says
More than a third of UK secondary schools have signed up to BoE’s education programme
Higher US capital buffers leave firms’ debt unchanged – Fed paper
Individual banks cut lending due to higher capital buffers but firms find other lenders, researchers say
People: Argentine governor from 'corralito' era dies
Aldo Pignanelli dies aged 69; plus appointments in New Zealand, Europe and Brazil
IMF finds weaknesses in two Bahamian banks
Improved supervision and surveillance measures can strengthen resilience, fund recommends