Macro-prudential
Denmark’s central bank proposes reforms to mortgage credit market
National Bank of Denmark suggests increasing competition between mortgage banks and other institutions
Sarb expands financial supervision
Deputy governor explains Sarb’s new financial supervisory structure
Fed’s Fischer criticises efforts to unwind banking regulation in the US
The economist describes attempts to reduce capital standards as “extremely dangerous and extremely short-sighted”
Fed and FDIC extend resolution plan-filing deadline for banks
Nineteen foreign banks granted more time were already given one-year extensions in 2016
IMF research explores effects of lighter rule on US banks
Republicans in Congress claim Dodd-Frank increases complexity and hampers small banks’ lending
Moody’s upgrades UK banking sector on improved capital positions
The sector still faces deteriorating economic conditions in the months ahead on Brexit, the firm warns
Zhou did not get what he wanted, but has not left empty-handed
China's focus shifts to systemic risk and regulation, and away from liberalisation and innovation
RBNZ to stick with ‘simple-yet-conservative’ regulation, says Spencer
Financial stability head acknowledges there could be risks to deviating too far from global norms
Banks have never been very ‘boring’ – NY Fed economist
Banks have consistently innovated throughout history, and regulations have struggled to keep up, Nicola Cetorelli writes
FDIC’s Hoenig warns on relaxing bank capital requirements
Big banks are less well capitalised and dedicate a higher share of their income to dividends
Banks not ‘boring’ before Glass-Steagall repeal, New York Fed economist says
There is little evidence of an explosion in non-traditional activity after Glass-Steagall was dropped
EU money fund rule threatens negative rates management tool
Constant net asset value funds may have to change format during prolonged spells of negative rates
Jaime Caruana defends pre-crisis record as Bank of Spain governor
Former governor says the central bank repeatedly issued warnings about the growth model of the country
RBNZ pushes back on IMF financial assessment
Central bank says it stands by its “three-pillar” approach to market discipline
US regulators hand Volcker rule exemption to foreign firms
Agencies are conducting a review of how the Volcker rule is applied to foreign investment funds
France should broaden macro-prudential oversight – FSB report
Country should widen its outlook to include asset managers and other risky areas, peer review finds
Regulations have net benefit despite cost to dealers – BoE paper
Working paper finds leverage requirements have raised costs for dealers in normal times
RBNZ considers cutting contingent instruments from capital regime
Central bank casts sceptical eye over debt instruments with in-built conversion triggers
Deregulation aided women entering US labour force – paper
ECB paper finds opening up the credit market helped reduce the gender gap in the labour force
BoE leads foray into non-bank stress simulations
Paper sets out agent-based approach to modelling feedback loop that could create sharp price moves
FSB says ‘significant work’ still needed on cross-border resolution
Elke König urges regulators not to lose “reform momentum”
Brexit should not lead to restrictions on financial trade – FCA’s Bailey
UK and EU should work together on “mutual recognition”, says Andrew Bailey
Authority needed to tackle housing problem – Malaysian deputy
Malaysian deputy discusses affordable housing dilemma
Basel Committee flags shortfalls in implementation
Committee notes many jurisdictions have experienced delays in various areas