Macro-prudential
BoE’s Brazier says investment risks are hidden in “plain sight”
Investors are ignoring “moonwalking bears” and are taking on risks for less compensation
Bank of Ghana looks for ‘smooth’ transition to higher capital requirements
Central bank more than triples capital requirements for all banks
Curbs on interest-only loans have cut risks – RBA’s Kent
Regulatory actions have helped reduce risks in what had been a fast-growing sector
Policymakers should act now to prevent next crisis – IMF panellists
Preventative macro-prudential measures could help defend against next financial crisis, panel says
BoE’s Brazier: credit risks ‘stirring’ beneath calm surface
Riskier forms of mortgage debt are on the rise, executive director says
IMF warns of ‘bumpy road’ as rates rise
Financial stability outlook shows risks rising in the short run and “elevated” in the medium run
BIS report urges tighter global macro-pru co-ordination
Deputy general manager says global institutions could do more to promote co-ordination
Synchronisation of global house prices poses new risks – IMF
Macro-prudential housing policies may be affected by global movements, researchers say
Prudential curbs on lending are working – RBA report
Central bank says concerns over riskier forms of lending “have eased”
Former governor: Life lessons from Taiwan
Perng Fai-nan shares key insights upon accepting Central Banking’s Lifetime achievement award
Fed proposes changing leverage ratios for largest US financial firms
Proposals would make leverage ratios “more closely tailored” to firm’s risk profile, Fed argues
BoE should not merge monetary policy and macro-pru - Broadbent
Merging key committees could undermine accountability, says deputy governor
Financial conditions in Denmark tighten in Q1
Implementation of new mortgage lending regulation is main cause of credit reduction
UK regulators count cost of Brexit work
PRA and FCA devote additional resources to handling UK’s withdrawal from EU
Fed’s Brainard notes pro-cyclical challenges to supervision
Fiscal stimulus at a time when the economy is running hot requires vigilance, governor says
IMF urges Costa Rica to shore up financial stability defences
Fund calls for increased transparency from financial stability committee
Macro-prudential policies cool Sweden’s housing market
Private debt continues to increase, but loan-to-value ratios are falling
Dudley outlines tougher incentives to make bankers behave
New York Fed chief says compensation could be linked to banks’ loss absorbency
Supervision hampered by fragmented banking regulation – Lautenschläger
Current framework needs wider scope to secure a safer financial system, ECB supervisor says
Global leverage may be higher than supervisors realise – IMF paper
Standard measures of leverage are too focused on balance sheets, researchers say
Norway maintains countercyclical capital buffer at 2%
Norges Bank advises government not to reduce buffer because of high household debt
ECB publishes updated NPL guidance
Central bank recommends stricter framework than European Commission
European Commission calls for action on NPLs
Commission’s proposals differ from ECB’s October document
Macro-prudential measures should be made to last – RBNZ’s Spencer
Outgoing governor wants temporary framework for loan-to-value ratios to stay