The Netherlands Bank (DNB)
ECB monetary policy statements should change – Italian governor
Visco rejects idea of putting names to votes as eurozone governors differ on inflation policy
DNB paper looks at how regulation affects systemic risk
Restrictions on entry increased systemic risk before financial crisis, researchers say
Mortgage caps can be higher for insured borrowers – DNB paper
Loan-level data from Netherlands shows insurance cuts risk of non-performance, say researchers
ECB prepares for ‘big bang’ move to new market infrastructure
Eurozone's payments, instant payments and securities settlement systems will merge by end of 2021
Lane stresses broad consensus on ECB policy
Comments come after criticism from German and Dutch central bank governors
Dutch governor attacks ECB’s new stimulus
Klaas Knot says rate cut and QE is “disproportionate to present economic conditions”; Germany's Weidmann also critical
ECB expected to cut rates and restart QE to boost inflation
But Draghi’s ambitious stimulus package faces growing opposition from governors in surplus countries
DNB to start supervising crypto-asset firms
New powers result from the implementation of an EU directive tackling anti-money laundering
‘Animal spirits’ are real, DNB paper says
Researchers analyse data on household spending and consumer confidence
ECB’s bond purchases restrict monetary policy – DNB paper
Higher demand for safe assets widens bond yields and cuts policy transmission, says researcher
Cash usage keeps falling in Netherlands
In 2018, 37% of purchases were paid for in cash, down from 41% in 2017
Call to arms on climate change
Following Mark Carney’s “breaking the tragedy of the horizon” speech in 2015, it became apparent central banks and regulators needed to sit up and take responsibility for risks emerging as a result of climate change.
Romania’s Mugur Isarescu on independence in a ‘post-truth’ world
National Bank of Romania veteran governor speaks to Christopher Jeffery about the country’s shift to a market economy, challenges in the eurozone and independence in a ‘post-truth’ world
Climate change – Where can central banks contribute?
Climate change is becoming increasingly important to central banks thanks to its implications for financial stability. In a forum sponsored by Amundi, Central Banking convened a panel of experts to discuss the latest innovations, regulations and…
Can central bankers turn finance green?
The Network for Greening the Financial System aims to bring about fundamental change. The central bankers who created it made a strong start but face serious challenges.
The calm before the storm – The climate change 2019 survey
As climate-related risks to the financial sector become increasingly understood, central banks are demonstrating their willingness to develop capabilities to analyse the impact and modify their policies. A new survey indicates a watershed for central…
Why two degrees matters to central banks
Ulrich Volz explores why strong leadership is required from central banks and supervisors to ensure the financial sector will be in a position to weather climate risks.
Tighter loan-to-value ratios have stronger impact than a reduction
Other regulations might impact the effectiveness of LTV limits, the authors say
Monetary policy strongly influences income inequality – DNB paper
Central banks should not overlook income distribution effects, researchers say
Central bankers call for ‘practical action’ to tackle climate risks
Leading central bankers and supervisors attending a Network for Greening the Financial System event at the Banque de France called for immediate action to be taken to tackle climate risks – they said the time for talking is over
BoE to implement TCFD climate impact recommendations
Mark Carney unveils UK central bank’s move at NGFS event in Paris
IMF’s Adrian says central banks should disclose climate risk exposure
Data gaps make it harder for central banks to set appropriate climate stress tests, he says
BoE evaluating ‘utility’ cash distribution model
Model has helped streamline operations in countries where cash usage is on the decline, including Finland and Sweden
DNB signs ‘responsible investment charter’
Managers of Dutch central bank funds must use environmental, social and governance criteria