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Unconventional debt markets create monetary policy asymmetries: Banque de France paper
Banque de France study says differences in bond market characteristics can lead to asymmetries in monetary policy
France’s Noyer assesses economic implications of Basel III
Banque de France governor Christian Noyer says implementation of Basel III designed to reduce economic impact of tougher regulation
Noyer expects euro area growth to weaken
Banque de France governor Christian Noyer says euro area growth may slow in coming quarter due to scars left on economies from crisis
France’s Noyer on failures of dealing with asset bubbles
Bank of France governor Christian Noyer admits to shortcomings in pre-crisis monetary policy framework towards asset-price bubbles
Banque de France profits remain elevated on back of euro note increase
Annual report delivers news that profit at the Banque de France remains high this year. Net profit is €2.56 billion, profit before tax is €4.5 billion
BoJ’s Nishimura stresses importance of multiple approach to monetary system
Bank of Japan deputy governor Kiyohiko Nishimura says financial crisis showed one-size-fits-all approach to international monetary system failed
Central banks accused of collateral hypocrisy
Despite the funding risk it creates, central banks still refuse to sign two-way collateral agreements
What Basel III means to us
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision published the final text of Basel III on December 16, which introduces new minimum capital requirements, two liquidity ratios, a charge for credit value adjustment and a leverage ratio, among other things. Risk…
Central banks should not get accustomed to QE: France’s Noyer
Banque de France governor Christian Noyer says central bank intervention was essential during crisis but should not be perceived as regular practice
France’s Redouin favours central banks’ new dual role
Banque de France first deputy governor Jean-Paul Redouin says having financial stability and monetary policy under one roof will strengthen surveillance of financial sector
Payments providers split over Sepa end dates
Comments released by the European Commission show that European institutions and banking associations disagree over Sepa proposals to seperate end dates
EU’s Barnier: paradigm shift in regulating OTC derivatives
European Commission commissioner for internal market and services Michel Barnier says concept of light touch regulation is history
Wellink: OTC markets still need good risk management systems
Basel Committee chairman Nout Wellink warns central clearing house not a silver bullet for over-the-counter derivatives markets
Credit boom overlooked due to silo culture in credit markets
Financial Times journalist says informational barriers between credit specialists and regulators meant credit markets were poorly managed pre-crisis
RBI's Gopinath says regulation key in OTC reforms
Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Shyamala Gopinath discusses challenging process of calibrating India's over-the-counter derivatives markets
Banque de France: CDS mismanagement rather than naked shorting caused market downfall
Banque de France study says credit default swaps should not be abandoned; creation of centrally cleared market can reduce systemic risk
France's Noyer says OTC markets need revamp
Banque de France governor Christian Noyer says new reforms on over-the-counter derivatives will make market more resilient
France's Landau on how to deal with global imbalances
Banque de France second deputy governor Jean-Pierre Landau says debate should focus on removing policy-induced distortions
Ratings agencies blindly mimic market jitters: Noyer
Banque de France governor becomes latest euro-area official to slam credit rating agencies for worsening debt crisis; remarks follow Spain’s second downgrade in two months
France names top brass for new financial regulator
Deputy general secretaries for Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel announced
Recovery in French industry and services
Banque de France's December survey shows a small improvement is likely in the next few months
Eurosystem continues to shed staff
Number of eurozone central bankers has fallen by almost 10% over past five years
Bank profits a product of public policy: France’s Noyer
Christian Noyer, governor of the Banque de France says that banks' profits should be kept within the system
France’s Noyer welcomes Islamic finance
Banque de France governor argues that principles of Islamic finance create stability, adding that there is demand for it