Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
BIS paper tests impact of macro-pru on non-banks
Domestic and foreign prudential policies have opposite effects on non-bank share, authors find
BIS paper seeks to overcome flawed Chinese growth statistics
Authors use regional data to circumvent “flat” GDP time series
One-size-fits-all regulation won’t meet fintech challenge – FSI paper
Banks and big tech require specific approaches to ensure system stability, says Fernando Restoy
Carstens questions wisdom of fully anonymous CBDC
Idea of complete anonymity in digital systems is a “chimera”, BIS chief says
More central banks plan experimental CBDCs – BIS
Emerging market central banks in particular are focusing on retail CBDCs, report says
Carstens calls for ‘comprehensive’ oversight of big tech
BIS chief highlights “data-network-activities loop” driving big tech growth
Central bankers debate next steps on climate change
Jens Weidmann argues for independent agency to relieve burden on central banks
ECB steps up work on climate change
Central bank launches climate change centre and invests in new BIS green bond fund
Raising equity is best for bank recapitalisation – BIS paper
New capital is preferable to asset sales, which can cause systemic problems, authors say
BIS to research prototype DLT green bond platform
Innovation hub sets up international network to share knowledge and address problems
Bank profitability affects impact of regulation – BIS paper
Rules for global banks only cut systemic risk among less profitable firms, authors find
Sectoral shocks drive non-bank credit cycles – BIS paper
Authors explore interaction of bank and non-bank credit cycles
New York Fed to establish ‘innovation centre’
Search begins for director, who will lead collaboration with BIS innovation hubs
Promoting fintech might reduce inequality – BIS’s Pereira da Silva
Inequality harms policy transmission, but technology may help, deputy general manager says
BIS research tracks changing consumption patterns
Pandemic has led to “catching-up” process in e-commerce, bulletin article says
BIS paper explores impact of demographics on house prices
Study focuses on Korea’s “exceptionally rapid” demographic change
2020: The year in review
The past 12 months have been marked by crisis-fighting and losses, but also innovation
Rebuilding policy buffers is key challenge of coming decade – Borio
BIS economist says central banks are not out of options but the trade-offs are increasingly difficult
Carstens reveals details of ‘Rio’ high-speed data project
BIS chief unveils push for central bankers to innovate and rethink the way they collaborate
Central banks rotate economics staff frequently
Economists typically spend only small portion of time on own research; opportunities for secondment abound
Most authorities failed to build up buffers before Covid hit – Carstens
Supervisors face more problems once emergency support measures are withdrawn, says BIS chief
BIS warns of gap between cautious banks and buoyant markets
Report says exuberant market conditions may belie underlying risks
Project Helvetia proves central banks can use tokenised assets – BIS
Benoît Cœuré says project marks “the beginning of the further evolution of central banking”
SNB’s Maechler: innovation hub in race to catch up with fast-paced markets
Swiss hub is laying foundations for a fast market-monitoring platform