Macro-prudential
FSB praises ‘good progress’ on S Korean resolution framework
Peer review finds additional work to be done on filling gaps and strengthening supervision
Flexible exchange rates vital to autonomy – Mexican deputy
Flexible exchange rates should not be abandoned in times of stress, says Guzmán
BIS top body poised to approve Basel III
The GHOS meets on December 7, and all signs indicate it will finally give Basel III the green light
Doubts cast on Europe’s IFRS 9 transition period
Dynamic transition viewed as too complicated for banks to use or investors to understand
FSB consults on bail-ins and funding during resolution
Consultations seek to unpick the operational complexities of implementing resolution regimes
UK debt could be a stability risk, says BoE’s Sharp
FPC member goes against advice for central bankers to “stick to their knitting”
Stronger growth improves financial conditions in Europe – ECB review
Manufacturing activity and consumer sentiment bolsters growth across the region
Implementation of new ECB rules on NPLs may be delayed
Daniele Nouy dismisses criticisms as “myths and misinterpretations”
Large Danish banks fail stress test in 'severe recession' scenario
Central bank warns low rates, higher house prices and stronger growth are building up risk
RBNZ eases housing market restrictions
New government’s policies should “dampen” housing market pressures, acting governor says
Solomon Islands central bank in contingency planning push
Central bank asks financial institutions to establish boards for crisis management
Banks hit back at RBNZ macro-prudential proposal
RBNZ’s proposed debt-to-income limits criticised by commercial banks
FSB unveils latest G-Sib list
One bank joins and other drops off the list of the world’s most systemically important firms
Fernando Restoy looks to realign Basel’s FSI
Chairman discusses implementing Basel III, challenging political context and FSI’s role
RBNZ seeks liquidity and stability with new mortgage bond standard
New Zealand central bank hopes standard will support market liquidity and improve its own risk position
ECB criticises banks’ Brexit plans
Central bank stresses institutions need to have meaningful operations in the eurozone
Bank of Spain inspector denounces supervision interference
Supervisors consider essential creation of body to safeguard independence
Kuwait could create financial stability committee – IMF
Central bank could strengthen supervision by creating new committee, say IMF staff
Book notes: The Right Balance for Banks, by William Cline
Interesting analysis of optimal capital requirements for G-Sibs, examining whether Basel III requirements can stem another financial crisis
ECB’s Nouy urges banks to complete Brexit plans
Almost 50 banks have approached supervisor to assess their options
Fed’s Quarles wants more transparent and simple financial supervision
Vice-chairman stresses importance of clearly conveying objectives of regulation and supervision
Former BoE economist proposes new regulatory approach
Panellists discuss whether post-crisis regulation has gone too far
BoE’s Taylor pushes back against complaints of over-regulation
Capital requirements could have been made much tougher, Martin Taylor says
Dudley: use ‘paring knife not meat cleaver’ on Dodd-Frank
New York Fed president accepts some elements of Dodd-Frank could be improved