Financial Stability
US senator renews call for ‘crippling’ sanctions on Central Bank of Iran
Senator Mark Kirk wants foreign financial institutions conducting transactions through the Central Bank of Iran to see access to US financial system cut off, and their US-based assets blocked
Chicago Fed paper explores determinants of asset-price bubbles
Chicago Federal Reserve study says theoretical models that observe relative price deviations from fundamentals are effective in predicting boom-bust cycles
IMF paper models systemic risk in banking sector
Fund study creates model to measure correlation between solvency and liquidity risks in banking system
Insurers and pension funds may retreat from long-term investments, says Praet
European Central Bank executive board member Peter Praet says new regulatory initiatives and low-yield environment is limiting scope for long-term investments
Bank of Canada launches first polymer banknote
Bank of Canada issues first new polymer C$100 banknote into circulation; governor Mark Carney says new bills are at the frontier of banknote technology
IMF calls on China to overhaul its financial system
Fund review says China’s real estate sector faces a steady build-up in vulnerabilities; believes reforms to the country’s financial system are crucial to stability in the region
Strong bank relationships eases lending squeeze: BIS paper
Bank for International Settlements finds that building a close relationship with a bank can help reduce lending volatility during crisis
RBI’s Chakrabarty suggests more active role for deposit insurers
Reserve Bank of India deputy governor KC Chakrabarty says more active role for deposit insurance systems will better protect stakeholders
Fed’s Yellen warns authorities of new financial risks
Federal Reserve vice-chair Janet Yellen says authorities must be attentive to risks created by new financial products
Lender of last resort not an option for ECB, say analysts
A financial backstop is needed to address the eurozone crisis, analysts say, but full lender of last resort status for the European Central Bank remains politically unpalatable
BoJ's Shirakawa urges greater caution over financial innovation
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa says a better understanding of banks' incentive structures can minimise risks associated with financial innovation
Chile’s De Gregorio discusses how to tackle asset-price bubbles
Central Bank of Chile governor José De Gregorio says distortions in asset markets are often best addressed using foreign exchange interventions
Subbarao emphasises need for broader resolution regimes
Reserve Bank of India governor Duvvuri Subbarao calls for resolution regimes to include non-bank financial institutions
Sovereign debt strains felt in New Zealand: RBNZ report
Reserve Bank of New Zealand November Financial Stability Report says eurozone crisis continues to act as constraint on demand in New Zealand
Monetary policy and financial stability intrinsically linked: ECB’s Praet
European Central Bank executive board member Peter Praet, says central banks must lean against, rather than clean-up, imbalances under new financial stability paradigm
German banks face new set of risks as contagion spreads across Europe
Bundesbank 2011 Financial Stability Review says Germany’s banking system will face new burdens as sovereign debt crisis in Europe intensifies
The G-20 and the dollar: what’s new?
Reform of the international monetary system is overdue but the pace of change is too slow, says Ousmène Jacques Mandeng.
Lagarde holds crucial talks with Beijing
IMF managing director Christine Lagarde meets Chinese premier Wen Jiabao to discuss the country’s economic response to the global slowdown; warns international economy could face lost decade of growth
Eurozone fears spread worldwide
Indonesia drops rate in surprise move, Lithuania and Mexico slash growth forecasts as the UK prepares for “Armageddon”
Negative monetary policy effects from declines in pledgable collateral: IMF paper
Fund study says reuse of pledgable collateral by banks and dealers contributed to dry-up of liquidity during global financial crisis
Fears of widespread contagion are rising: RBA’s Lowe
Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Philip Lowe says growing turbulence in global markets due to mounting government debt and weak banking systems