Macro-prudential
Lowe says RBA is closely monitoring China’s shadow banks
Interconnections mean trouble in Chinese markets would likely spill into Australia, governor says
US House passes deregulation bill with bipartisan support
Once President Trump signs it, measure will relieve some regional banks from stricter requirements
Structural measures are boosting competition – Bank of Israel report
The banking supervision department is looking to increase competition in the banking sector
Don’t unwind financial regulation, says Fed’s Mester
Tighter regulatory measures have increased resiliency, Loretta Mester says
Regulatory efficiency or rollback?
Team USA’s new clarion call for regulatory “efficiency” comes with a worrying undertow, particularly related to regulatory rollback and ‘light-touch’ supervision of algorithms
Carney and Draghi to tackle Brexit risks in new group
EU and UK authorities ask central bankers to manage risks to financial services
BoE’s Brazier says investment risks are hidden in “plain sight”
Investors are ignoring “moonwalking bears” and are taking on risks for less compensation as they struggle to obtain higher returns
Bank of Ghana looks for ‘smooth’ transition to higher capital requirements
Central bank more than triples capital requirements for all banks to $90 million, and asks banks to comply by the end of the year
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 between advanced economies and “systemic middle-income countries”
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, former governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan), 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 the 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; stress tests cannot counter all pro-cyclicality in credit
IMF urges Costa Rica to shore up financial stability defences
Fund calls for increased transparency from financial stability committee and action to tackle dollarisation risk
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