United States
Risk USA: Regulators need to be wary of capital overshoot, says Roldán
Adding to Basel III capital levels might have unintended consequences, says former chair of Basel Committee’s standards implementation group
St Louis Fed paper captures effect of crisis on composition of FDI
St Louis Federal Reserve study says rise in cost of capital during financial crisis left some US industries experiencing volatile foreign direct investment flows
High inflation risks further trend drift: Fed paper
Federal Reserve study shows above-average inflation levels have led to periods of uncertainty over trend inflation
Skilled graduates key driver for regional growth: NY Fed paper
New York Federal Reserve study says producing skilled graduates contributes to regional economic success
Fed’s Duke explains link between personal finance and national economy
Elizabeth Duke discusses how improving individual financial stability would ultimately build a stronger economy in the US
Cleveland Fed paper measures impact on education of late school joiners
Cleveland Federal Reserve study shows that delayed entrance to school and relative age at entry has bearing on children's achievement levels but that many later catch up with peers
US watchdog spots conflict of interest with Fed director roles
US Government Accountability Office identifies three examples where senior bank executives may have benefited from their positions on regional Federal Reserve boards
Fed’s Beige Book reports on fragile state of US economy
Federal Reserve Beige Book reports restrained employment conditions, as outlook for growth continues to be marred by uncertainty
Brazil offers scant explanation for rate cut
Monetary Policy Committee’s brief statement cuts benchmark interest rate in Brazil; policymakers say “more restrictive global environment” is reason behind decision
Bernanke muses on future of inflation targeting
Fed chairman sees place for inflation targeting in monetary policy frameworks of the future; hints at further transparency in decision-making
RBA’s Debelle expresses concern over bank funding pressures
Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Guy Debelle outlines differences in bank funding pressures in Europe and Australia
FDIC appoints new director of division of finance
Craig Jarvill has temporary role as director of the division of finance made permanent
G-4 liquidity caused surge in captal inflows: IMF paper
IMF study attributes recent increase in capital inflows towards emerging markets to highly accommodative monetary policies in G-4 countries
High teenage unemployment due to crowding-out effect: Fed paper
Federal Reserve study says high rates of teenage unemployment due to increased competition for low‐skilled jobs
IMF paper assesses supervisory burden of regulatory overhaul
Fund study says US Volcker rule and UK retail ring-fencing proposals must be complemented with supervision of bank activities
Treasury official accuses Iran of ‘increasingly deceptive tactics’
US says Iran is using deception to circumnavigate economic sanctions put in place to compel it to meet nuclear programme obligations; warns central bank of further isolation
FSA and SEC continue strategic dialogue meetings
US and UK lead the way on cooperation and idea-sharing as regulatory reforms kick in; collaboration on key changes crucial as world struggles to rebuild after latest economic shocks
Europe should learn from US mistakes
Former chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Company William Isaac warns Europe to heed the lessons from TARP and catastrophic public stress tests
NY Fed paper examines threat to international role of dollar
New York Federal Reserve study says decline in the international role of the dollar should not be a concern if US maintains strong economic growth
China slams US bill penalising renminbi imports
People's Bank of China says it firmly opposes bill passed by US Senate to impose countervailing duties on imports from countries undervaluing their currency
US watchdog highlights discrepancies in Fed emergency programmes
US Government Accountability Office says Fed on occasions failed to properly document processes and decisions during crisis; says opportunities exist to strengthen risk management practices
SEC report reveals failings at top three rating agencies
A report released by the US SEC reveals S&P, Moody's and Fitch all still have significant failings in their operations
Fed liquidity helped US escape Great Recession: NY Fed paper
New York Federal Reserve study says Fed liquidity policies helped economy avert another Great Depression
Bernanke asks for help to stimulate the economy
Bernanke reiterates Fed is ready to act; calls on all policymakers to work towards lifting the economy