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Local factors have greater influence on global lenders – BIS paper
Researchers examine data on 53 largest commercial banks
Cash still reigns in euro area
Large number of countries still use cash for high-value payments, but national disparities remain
Fed raises interest rates
Inflation is running above target and the economy set for a strong third quarter
Price pressures subside as Morocco holds interest rates
Headline inflation expected to average 2.1% by year end, central banks says
Bundesbank paper looks at secondary markets’ role in bank runs
Adding secondary markets to model significantly alters possible equilibria, authors say
G20 showing progress at tackling data gaps
Considerable progress” in third phase of implementing data gaps initiative, down from “substantial progress” in previous phase, FSB-IMF report says
BoE reveals details of nowcasting approach
Central bank explains approach to generating timely estimates of global GDP
Curaçao and Sint Maarten proposes 2021 for new currency launch
Caribbean guilder introduction hinges on governments agreeing on new monetary union
Uneven technology adoption behind low productivity and wage growth – RBA research
High-productivity firms are reducing prices and increasing profits rather than boosting salaries
Globalisation becomes more divisive as it advances – Dani Rodrik
Harvard economist says gains from trade may not outweigh redistributive problems
Stronger macro-prudential intervention may be needed – Minneapolis Fed paper
Shadow banking sector takes greater risks in times of stringent macro-prudential policy for banks, researcher finds
RBI’s Patel stresses value of ‘preventive vigilance’
Good outcomes more likely when actions subject to scrutiny, governor says
Caputo quits as Argentina central bank chief
Former finance minister cites ‘personal reasons’ for departure after just three months, but speculation over future of monetary policy may have been a factor
EU countries to build payments link with Iran
“Special purpose vehicle” designed to allow “legitimate business” with Iran, despite US sanctions
RBI prepared to step in as non-banks suffer liquidity shortage
Government and regulators stress readiness to act amid non-bank liquidity pressures
Payment costs down 50% in Denmark
Cash usage declines to the same level of credit cards, official survey says
Female regulators increase stability of the financial system, IMF paper finds
IMF research: including women in the regulatory process has benefits “beyond” equality
IT failures reveal vulnerabilities in UK banking system
Barclays and NatWest are latest victims of internal failure
BIS paper finds sound economy may not prevent capital outflows
Emerging markets could use pre-emptive macro-prudential policies to safeguard against capital outflows, researchers say
Booming US economy set against ‘fragile’ markets – BIS review
Fiscal stimulus on top of loose financial conditions in the US continues to pile pressure on emerging markets, the BIS warns in its latest quarterly review
RBA moves back into profit
Gains in foreign currency investments carry RBA back into profit, annual report says
Danish supervisor reopens Danske Bank investigation
UK’s National Crime Agency opens investigation of British entity with links to Danish bank
BIS paper defends credit gap measure
Use of Hodrick-Prescott filter is controversial but the gap still outperforms others, authors find
People: NY Fed names new chief information officer
Pamela Chase Dyson to lead tech group; Richard Clarida sworn in; EBA appoints board member