European Stability Mechanism (ESM)
Book notes: Crisis cycle, by John H Cochrane, Luis Garicano and Klaus Masuch
This book ought to be read by anyone with an interest in or influence on the future development of the Emu
ECB backs use of EU central banks for job subsidies
“Sure” scheme to pay job subsidy funds would be within EU law, ECB says
Is the ESM the eurozone’s best weapon against Covid-19?
Eurobonds face economic and political hurdles, say former officials
ESM shakes up management structure
EU agency adds board member and new divisions to prepare for expanded role
People: Saunders and Kashyap reappointed to BoE committees
BoE reappoints its most hawkish member to Monetary Policy Committee; RBNZ gains new chief economist; ESM appoints new audit board member
The euro: a troubled third decade?
Italy’s pact-busting budget highlights ongoing eurozone frailties
Regional financing bodies agree to deepen co-operation
All three major regional financing funds now linked by MoUs
ESM’s Pacciani says public bodies must balance risk and mission
Public institutions must meet their mandates without losing sight of sound risk management, the chief risk officer says
Regling defends ESM’s role in safeguarding eurozone integrity during crisis
ESM chief says completing banking union would reduce risk of future financial turmoil
Cyprus bail-ins were justified, ECJ rules
Court rejects claims of unfair treatment from bondholders, shareholders and large depositors
Italy’s trial
Francesco Papadia argues Italy is likely to suffer financial and economic damage under its new political leadership, but will still not leave the euro
ESM should have simpler decision-making process – Olli Rehn
“Reinforced majority” voting would mean quicker reactions in crisis, says incoming Finnish governor
ECB supports giving ESM independence
Reformed ESM should be used to provide “backstop” for bank resolution, ECB says
Lagarde proposes new European fiscal fund
The mechanism would reduce reliance on monetary policy to respond to future crises
People: Tunisian governor resigns; EFSF appoints chairman
Governor Ayari quits after Tunisian prime minister initiated the process to replace him; EFSF picks new chairman; European Commission proposes new chief for Systemic Risk Board
ESM hails Greece’s progress in third bailout
The country should exit the programme in August as growth accelerates and bond yields fall
German coalition talks open possibility of reformed ESM
European Commission proposed creating a new institution to lead crisis programmes in December
Eurozone bondholders should stay ‘on the hook’ – Dombret
Bonds issued by bailed-out governments should have maturity extended, argues Andreas Dombret
People: Cleviston Haynes handed full governorship
Central Bank of Barbados acting governor gets full term; delayed appointments made to Israel’s Supervisory Council; ESM confirms Mário Centeno as chair
European Commission proposes creating a European Monetary Fund
The new EU institution would replace the European Stability Mechanism in 2019
Portuguese finance minister named new head of Eurogroup
ESM manager praises Mário Centeno as a “passionate economist”