Macro-prudential
Tackling private-sector debt in the wake of the pandemic
Navigating Covid-19 debt is more of a challenge amid gathered storms of inflation and war, write Roong Mallikamas and Benjamin Weigert
BoE paper models macro-prudential spillovers
Agent-based model sheds light on how housing market policies affect different groups, authors say
The international effort to manage NBFI risks: where do we stand?
Maurizio Trapanese details progress made during the Italian G20 presidency as well as outstanding macro-pru issues
PBoC resumes profit transfer to government
Transfer of $158 billion follows two-year suspension during Covid-19 pandemic
Reciprocity can curb macro-prudential ‘leakages’ – BIS paper
But gains can be small, which may explain limited use of reciprocity to date, authors say
BoE consults on removing macro-prudential rule
Affordability test has drawbacks and may no longer be needed, given other tools, says FPC
Banks still falling short of final Basel III requirements
Basel Committee says some metrics seem to have been impacted by Covid-19
RBI flags ‘emerging signs of stress’ in small firms
Stress tests indicate rise in Indian non-performing assets likely in coming months
BoE tightens countercyclical buffer as risks stabilise
Banks expected to meet higher rate without cutting lending, even as capital ratios dip
RBNZ’s Bascand: ‘bias towards prudence is probably a good thing’
But next 10 years likely to see greater focus on efficient regulation, outgoing deputy governor says
BIS calls for systemic approach to non-banks
“It is essential to reduce the need for emergency central bank support,” says report
BoE paper links inequality to credit crises
Central banks will redistribute resources whether they act or not, authors say
RBNZ prepares curbs on debt service
Central bank is concerned by “very high debt” and “unsustainable house prices”
Fed warns of China debt risks
Financial Stability Report mainly optimistic about systemic health, including housing market
Asset sell-off biggest threat to Chile’s financial stability – Marcel
Governor reiterates warning against further pension withdrawals
Bank of Thailand raises LTV ratio cap as recovery slows
Central bank says home loan measure has limited risks despite high household debt
Evergrande tests China’s commitment to deleveraging
Chinese officials are having to choose between near-term growth and long-term economic health
RBNZ to tighten housing loan limits in November
“House prices remained unsustainable” despite earlier action, New Zealand governor Bascand says
BDF paper analyses banks’ capital buffers
Researchers suggest new approach to setting banks’ structural and cyclical reserve levels
Norges Bank given new macro-prudential responsibilities
Government assigns central bank power to set countercyclical capital buffer
Bolivian ex-governor warns pension law poses bank risk
Current governor has stayed silent on risks posed by measure, former governor Morales says
Myanmar authorities shut banks amid growing crisis, report says
Private banks closed from August 16 to August 22 amid ongoing cash crisis, reports allege
Israel’s financial risks back to pre-Covid levels – central bank
Banks are well capitalised and housing-related risks are low, report says
RBNZ to tighten loan limits as house prices continue to rise
Tougher loan-to-value limits could be followed by rate floors or debt service limits