National Bank of Denmark
Denmark intervenes to maintain euro peg
A rate hike is “very likely” if intervention continues, analyst says
Staff cuts made at majority of central banks since 2013
But staff numbers grow at several banks, including ECB and Bank of England
Number of risky housing loans issued in 2018 drops, says Danish central bank
Limits on loan-to-value and debt-to-income ratios have seen reduction on risky loans
Denmark adopts cyber resilience programme
European Central Bank developed the test, which sets a new standard in the financial sector
Cyber resilience hinges on collaboration, Nordic central bankers say
A decline in cash usage means Nordic economies cannot rely on it as a backstop when systems fail; preventative measures must be cost effective, says Norwegian deputy
Smaller banks struggle in Danish stress tests
Non-systemic lenders fall short by almost $100 million; even with intervention creditors could suffer losses, central bank says
Payment costs down 50% in Denmark
Cash usage declines to the same level of credit cards, official survey says
Danish supervisor reopens Danske Bank investigation
UK’s National Crime Agency opens investigation of British entity with links to Danish bank
Danske Bank acknowledges ‘major deficiencies’ in money laundering case
CEO quits as bank publishes internal investigation into irregular operations at Estonian branch
Denmark should avoid fiscal stimulus to preserve balanced recovery – central bank
Government should be ready to tighten public spending to prevent the economy from overheating
Cyber crime potentially biggest risk to Danish banks, central bank says
Central bank study finds most financial institutions have reinforced their security since 2016
Denmark completes RTGS renewal
New functionality will allow Danish banks access to Europe’s Target2-Securities in late 2018
Denmark’s exchange rate stable despite greater FDI inflows
Large international investments absorbed by krone market, central bank says
Danish governor reflects on central bank’s legacy at 200th anniversary
Fixed exchange rate adopted in 1982 was a turning point, Rohde says
Low rates contribute to higher deposits in Denmark
Bank deposits amount to 60% and household deposits 45% of GDP
Europe needs banking union to counter slower growth - Danish governor
Ageing population may slow GDP growth by 0.5% annually in coming years, Rohde says
Stress tests find large Danish banks can withstand severe recession
Smaller institutions fall short of minimum capital requirements, central bank finds
Danish central bank recommends security upgrade for payment systems
New cyber security measures, risk management rules and stress tests should be implemented
Danish regulator sanctions biggest bank for Estonian money laundering
FSA chairman resigns as Estonian regulators fail to comment on allegations
Book notes: The paradox of vulnerability, by John Campbell and John Hall
Quality of national institutions vital to handling financial crises, say authors
Financial conditions in Denmark tighten in Q1
Implementation of new mortgage lending regulation is the main cause of credit reduction
Denmark is entering a boom – central bank
The Nordic country is benefiting from the growth in export markets, including the US and eurozone
Authorities can’t rely on monetary policy to fight next crisis – Rohde
Danish governor says rebuilding capital buffers should be a priority
The winners of the 2018 Central Banking Awards
Bank of Canada wins Central Bank of the Year, Lesetja Kganyago picks up Governor of the Year and Perng Fai-nan receives Lifetime Achievement Award; 16 more awards unveiled