Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
RBA research finds CCP rules are effective in containing severe shocks
Paper tests central counterparties under extreme ‘tail of tail’ scenarios and finds new rules designed to promote their stability are effective
Sri Lankan governor ‘on leave’ during government inquiry
Arjuna Mahendran is taking a period of leave while the government investigates the practices around Treasury bond auctions at the central bank; only appointed in January
IMF paper warns against ‘overburdening’ LatAm central banks
Working paper studies evolution of central banks in Latin America, and warns against jeopardising the credibility they currently enjoy by handing them new mandates
Protestors clash with police as ECB opens new premises
Demonstrations organised to coincide with inauguration of new ECB building lead to outbreaks of violence; Draghi calls for economics and politics of integration to be ‘reconciled’
BoE’s Brazier sees room for improvement in stress testing
New executive director outlines enhancements including counter-cyclical testing and extending the regime to the non-bank sector
Finnish paper charts evolution of PBoC policy since 1999
Discussion paper asks whether China has shifted toward a ‘price-based policy’ and finds the PBoC has become more responsive to changes in economic conditions in recent years
Paper examines role of capital in BHC lending decisions
Authors find an increase in capital requirements of bank holding companies is ‘likely’ to increase the interest rate charged on loans, resulting in a ‘significant’ reduction in lending
Bank of Israel studies economic damage from conflict
Latest hostilities between Israel and Palestine cost the Israeli economy around 0.3% of GDP, with effects stemming from falling tourism and lower consumption, annual report finds
Lagarde tells emerging markets to prepare for US rate hike
Emerging markets can expect trouble if the Fed raises rates this year, says IMF managing director; BIS research implies economies can harness the benefits of spillovers with the right policy mix
Draghi wants shared sovereignty over structural reforms
ECB president fleshes out vision for ‘common governance’ of product and labour market reforms in the eurozone; advocates adopting an ‘institution-based approach’ to common governance
Spanish paper analyses impact of securitisation on bank capital structures
Securitising banks ‘increase their loan volumes and their ratios of loans over total assets,’ changing their business model, working paper finds
Vanoli says Argentina seeking alternatives on bonds
Argentina is looking for financial entities that are not affected by the New York judge rulings and can help the country issue new debt, central bank governor says
RBA’s Debelle tackles term premia puzzle
Guy Debelle says the most plausible explanation for the prevailing low level of term premia in global fixed income markets is the shortage of risk-free assets
Bank of Spain administrators file for Banco de Madrid bankruptcy
Spanish central bank announced today Banco de Madrid has filed for bankruptcy after a large withdrawal of funds ‘affected its ability to meet its obligations in a timely manner’
Iceland expects ‘significant’ progress in lifting capital controls this year
Healthy economy and sturdy banking system pave way for lifting of capital controls, but risks are 'tilted to the downside', IMF report says; central bank at a ‘difficult juncture’
BoJ’s easing boosts inequality, warns IMF paper
Working paper finds attempts to meet Japan’s 2% inflation target are increasing income growth and inequality; calls for structural reform to make this growth more inclusive
Norges Bank faces ‘ripple effects’ from oil price collapse
Norway heading in opposite direction to generally favourable global trend, central bank’s annual report warns; banking sector profitable and resilient nonetheless
Bank of Uganda explains currency dynamics
Central bank attributes depreciation of the shilling against the dollar to both the strengthening of the US currency and the increase in demand for the greenback to fund imports and pay dividends
Finnish paper: DSGE model with shadow banks sheds light on China
Bank of Finland discussion paper models Chinese monetary policy transmission using a DSGE model augmented with shadow banking and interest rate controls
IMF staff want ‘clear mandate’ for next Bulgarian governor
Statement at close of latest Article IV with Bulgaria outlines policies for restoring supervisory credibility in the wake of the failure of the country’s fourth-largest bank
Bank of Latvia establishes first overnight clearing cycle
New cycle will accelerate processing of retail payments submitted late in the day and comes with an upgrade to business continuity that should see fewer payments rejected
Nalm Europe: Markets may be struggling to digest news, warns BoE’s Salmon
Liquidity droughts and high volatility seem to be increasingly common – not necessarily problems in themselves, but the threat of contagion is becoming a concern, BoE markets director says
Security at Bank of Albania improved in wake of theft
Governor Gent Sejko insists security at the central bank is ‘at the right levels’ following the $5.2 million theft from its vaults last year; calls for vigilance from staff members
Zeti argues ringgit is ‘undervalued’ but rules out dollar peg
Bank of Negara Malaysia governor rules out pegging the ringgit to the dollar, but revealed she considers the currency to be ‘significantly undervalued’