Netherlands
‘Market clustering’ can destabilise equity prices – DNB paper
Researchers present new measure to examine impact of trading overlap on equities
DNB stresses risks stemming from financially fragile households
Central bank study shows more than 14% of Dutch population could not raise €2,000 in an emergency
Dutch corporate sector is key source of current account surplus
SMEs save to finance investment due to higher borrowing rates than large companies
Effects of Irish and Dutch macro-pru differ strongly – DNB paper
Researchers look at interaction of monetary and macro-prudential policy in two eurozone economies
ECB’s QE boosts equity prices beyond fundamentals – DNB research
Negative sovereign bond yields encourage investors to increase exposure to riskier assets
Climate risks may be uninsurable – DNB’s Elderson
NGFS chairman calls on the implementation of a carbon tax to help mitigate these risks
The challenges facing Christine Lagarde
The new ECB president will need to focus on a successful review of the ECB’s monetary and communications policy, while encouraging fiscal stimulus and structural reform
Dutch governor warns of unconventional policy hazards
Knot also argues for expansionary fiscal policy and symmetrical inflation target
Dutch pension funds hit by low interest rates, says DNB
Today, 63% of funding ratios are below the statutory minimum
Eurozone fiscal policy needs to change – DNB governor
Klaas Knot says evidence points to need for aligning monetary and fiscal 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
Lane stresses broad consensus on ECB policy
Comments come after criticism from German and Dutch central bank governors
DNB to start supervising crypto-asset firms
New powers result from the implementation of an EU directive tackling anti-money laundering
Higher inflation expectations can cut consumption – research
Authors conduct randomised control trial to test “forward guidance puzzle”
Cash usage keeps falling in Netherlands
In 2018, 37% of purchases were paid for in cash, down from 41% in 2017
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.
Johannes Witteveen, 1921–2019
Witteveen headed IMF during one of the most turbulent periods in monetary history
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
The IFF China Report 2019
Insight and perspectives from the world's leaders, premier policy-makers and financiers