Central Banks
Competition in treasury auctions reduces bidder surplus, working paper finds
Data from before and after Austria’s entry into the European Union shows increased competition in bond auctions substantially reduces bidder surplus, researchers say
Data dependence catching on, says San Fran Fed president
Market participants have become more responsive to economic news since 2015 in both the US and UK, research by Benjamin Pyle and John Williams finds
IMF working paper assess fiscal councils
Research considers the efficacy of independent fiscal institutions in “taming the deficit bias” that emerged in the 1970s, as well as assessing their performance more recently
Russian first deputy governor warns of dollarisation risks
Russian banks and non-financial companies are creating risk for the economy by demanding foreign currency-denominated loans and deposits, a senior Bank of Russia executive warns
IMF urges action to prevent global economy ‘stalling’ and ease central bank burden
Maurice Obstfeld highlights risk of “widespread secular stagnation” as IMF publishes latest WEO; details fiscal and structural support needed to ease burden on monetary policy
Bank of Mexico to send government 239 billion pesos on back of reserve gains
Some 70% of surplus to be used to pay off outstanding government debt or reduce new issuance, while the remaining money will be used to support stabilisation fund
Mexican deputy calls for ‘proper consideration’ of peers
Mexican deputy stresses need for improved policy communication between advanced economies and emerging markets
Central Bank of Cyprus activates deposit-guarantee scheme for failed bank
Central Bank of Cyprus activates deposit-guarantee scheme for creditors of a bank under administration; FBME's banking licence was revoked following US allegations of money-laundering
Senior IMF figures support nominal negative rates
Negative nominal interest rates can help deliver additional monetary stimulus, senior figures at the IMF "tentatively" conclude
New Moldovan governor takes up post
New governor at Moldovan central bank must deal with after-effects of massive theft from three commercial banks; Sergiu Cioclea previously worked for BNP Paribas
IMF working paper sees regulation as key driver of decline in foreign lending
Research contends regulatory tightening is behind much of the ‘sluggishness’ in international banking since the crisis; exploits survey data compiled in preparation for GFSR
Central Bank of Kenya creates lending facility in wake of banking troubles
Emergency liquidity offered to any bank under pressure “from no fault of its own”, as fears mount over the resilience of Kenya's banking sector
New Zealand launches remaining banknotes in new series
Final three denominations will circulate from May 16; central bank creates interactive website allowing users to manipulate new notes and get acquainted with security and design features
Rohde laments Denmark’s lack of banking reform clout
National Bank of Denmark governor says Danish system of mortgage credit does not necessarily fit well with Basel framework, but the country has limited options to influence reform process
BoE searches for better data on macro-financial links
As part of efforts to crack the UK’s productivity puzzle, the BoE plans improved data-gathering, seeking insight into the impact of capital accumulation and access to finance
Visco warns of danger of revising wages down if inflation undershoots predictions
Some Italian contracts will be downwardly revising elements of pay if inflation undershoots expectations, Ignazio Visco says; general adoption of this rule could harm the ECB’s policy
Romanian central banker warns of risk from ‘unwarranted’ loan law
Romania deputy governor warns of risks posed by legislative initiatives on debt settlements passed by the country’s parliament
Sam Woods to replace Bailey as PRA chief
Bank of England executive director promoted, to take over from Andrew Bailey when he moves to the Financial Conduct Authority