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StanChart probed by MAS over fund transfers
MAS says supervisory probe is still ongoing and it will not tolerate abuse of its financial system; Indonesia is also reported to be investigating
Bank of Zambia outlines resolution plan for failed lender
Balances of 99.8% of IBC depositors will be restored in full under new arrangement, which will see creation of new commercial bank
Low volatility challenges central banks – BSP deputy governor
BSP deputy governor examines the correlation between volatility and uncertainty, and the calibration of monetary policy and macro-prudential policy in the Asean region
Eurozone rate rises would have mixed impact on banks, ECB says
Keeping rates at the same level would decrease net interest income absent credit growth
Government funds at T&T central bank nearly exhausted
Trinidad and Tobago governor warns government has used 99.7% of its overdraft; finance minister blames former administration for depleted funds
ECB welcomes European Commission’s CCP proposals
Suggested policy would give all EU central banks greater regulatory role
Riksbank’s new stability chief resigns after less than a week
Henrik Braconier says he regrets stepping down from his former role with Finansinspektionen
ECB starts publishing corporate bond purchase data
Move increases transparency, but data contains few surprises, analysts say
People: Quarles confirmed for Fed role; Nigerian deputy nominated
Randal Quarles approved for Fed supervisory role; banker and gender equality activist picked for Nigerian deputy position
DNB to introduce climate-related risks in its supervision
Transition to a carbon-neutral economy will also create financial stresses, Dutch central bank says
Markets upbeat on strengthening US wage growth figures
Non-farm payrolls drop slightly but wages appear to be gathering pace; figures impacted by hurricanes Irma and Harvey
Banco Sabadell relocates outside of Catalonia
The bank wants to ensure it remains under the supervision of the ECB
EMs should work to avoid ‘macro-prudential war’ – BIS article
Use of macro-prudential policies should be co-ordinated internationally for maximum effect, say Luiz Pereira da Silva and Michael Chui
ECB taper unlikely to upset major European equity investors
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is boosted by its €200 billion investment in European stocks
PNG’s Bakani defends board’s overseas travel expenses
Governor crosses swords with predecessor, who claims decision to hold board meeting overseas makes Bakani unfit to lead the central bank
Theory of inflation dynamics is not good enough, warns Tarullo
Former Fed governor says economists have “almost paradoxical” mix of scepticism towards and reliance on shaky concepts
Iraq suspends dollar payments to some Kurdish banks
Future of agreement on oil revenues unclear as country faces significant economic problems
ECB targets NPLs with tougher prudential rules
The proposed regulation will only apply to new distressed assets from January 1, 2018
RBI eyes unwelcome turnaround in India’s economy
Central bank on hold as growth slows and inflation ticks up sharply; Urjit Patel notes heightened volatility and geopolitical tensions
Costa Rican central bank gets $1bn to shore up exchange rate
Regional fund offers credit line as central bank aims to boost reserves and relieve pressure on exchange rate; central bank plans a move towards inflation targeting
DNB abandons digital currency initiative to focus on blockchain
Blockchain could offer better resilience for payment systems against cyber threats, says head of FMI policy; digital currency not the most “promising” use of blockchain
Data shows growing medium-term risk for global economy – IMF
Researchers assess three types of financial data as predictors of GDP growth risk
Yellen defends contentious FSOC decision on AIG
Top regulators narrowly vote to remove AIG’s designation as systemic, exposing sharply contradicting views on the Financial Stability Oversight Committee
People: Israel picks MPC members after lengthy process; Brazil promotes deputies
Bank of Israel MPC members appointed after process spanning several years; Brazil promotes internal candidates; RBA has new international director; and more