Articles by Central Banking Newsdesk
Bank of Finland research discusses entrepreneurial optimism
Bank of Finland discussion paper examines optimism levels among entrepreneurs; finds those with more experience and education are less likely to be optimistic
Greek governor renews warnings about euro exit
George Provopoulos repeats warning on the consequences of Greece leaving the eurozone; urges next government to implement reform agenda
Norges Bank promotes two new executive directors
Norwegian central bank announces who will fill the top roles in two of the three new core function departments after June 1
ECB finds eurozone banks not restricting lending
Latest European Central Bank Lending Survey shows steep fall in demand for loans despite thaw in lending conditions
New York Fed researchers investigate shadow-banking regulation
Researchers find “uneven” progress towards stabilising shadow-banking system; gaps found between optimal and actual regulation of the sector
IMF research investigates impact of asset prices on credit growth
IMF working paper examines the impact of asset prices on credit growth; concludes monetary policy should consider the impact of asset price movements
Weidmann cautions against “more of the same” approach to eurozone crisis
Deutsche Bundesbank governor says need for structural reforms must not be obscured by short-term factors
Survey shows tighter credit standards for households in Norway
Norwegian central bank lending survey shows impact of tighter regulatory conditions on household lending; finds credit standards have tightened for households
IMF discussion note calls for 'bail-ins' for resolution of Sifis
International Monetary Fund discussion note explores the potential for ‘bail-ins’ to resolve problems posed by systemically important financial institutions (Sifis)
Bundesbank research finds 'room for improvement' in Basel approach to tail risk
Deutsche Bundesbank discussion paper finds Basel model dealing with tail risk in the banking sector could be improved
Haldane says macro-prudential tools needed to prevent earnings 'arms race'
Bank of England's Andrew Haldane describes the tools macro-prudential policy makers need to prevent future crises; says banks engaged in a ROE and earnings ‘arms race’
Banque de France study examines bank loan portfolio management behaviour
Banque de France working paper examines relationship between a 'competitive investor' and 'commercial banks' in relation to long-term loan portfolios
IMF working paper finds dual-mandate central banks cannot meet social optimal level
International Monetary Fund working paper finds central banks that have both a price and financial stability mandate cannot achieve both to the social optimal level
SNB research examines spillover risk in international equity portfolios
Swiss National Bank study finds sector and currency risk attributable for majority of spillover risk in international equity portfolios
ECB calls for comments on payments system security recommendations
Public consultation opens on payments system recommendations from European Forum on the Security of Retail Payments; changes relate to areas of concern regarding internet payments
FSB reports ‘solid’ progress on financial regulatory reforms
FSB chairman Mark Carney gives update to G-20 finance ministers and central bank governors; new reports cover D-Sibs and the sensitivities of harnessing the power of shadow banking
IMF resources set to rise by $430 billion
IMF to receive up to $430 billion in additional funding; fund stresses resources are “not earmarked” for any region in particular
Irish deputy governor urges more regulation to prevent future housing bubbles
Stefan Gerlach calls for more stringent banking rules in order to prevent future house price bubbles
Bank of Finland research examines link between retail payments and economic growth
Bank of Finland discussion paper highlights the link between increased use of electronic payments systems and economic growth
BoE notes rise in nominal gilt yields
Bank of England publishes latest quarterly report on its asset purchase facility; finds that nominal gilt yields on BoE stock are on average 30 points higher than in last quarter
Cœuré calls for greater risk-sharing in eurozone
ECB's Benoît Cœuré calls for greater risk-sharing within eurozone to help place euro on sustainable footing
Shirakawa pays respects to former Bank of Japan governor
Masaaki Shirakawa remembers former governor Yasushi Mieno who passed away in April; calls him a man of “courage and thoughtfulness”
Praet places onus on governments to resolve sovereign debt crisis
ECB executive director and de facto chief economist says it is up to governments to resolve the sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone; says some progress is being made
ECB’s Financial Stability Report highlights need for cross-border co-operation on OTC derivatives supervision
Global nature of the OTC derivatives market and risks of regulatory arbitrage cited as reasons for need to adopt cross-border and cross-sector approach to regulation