Central Banking
US regulators find ‘shortcomings’ in foreign bank living wills
Banks will have to correct the problems when they next file a resolution plan
‘Key currencies’ affect patterns of global imbalances – BIS paper
Authors say it is important to think about a “dollar zone” not just the dollar
BoCHK set to secure role for Philippines renminbi clearing
Bilateral settlement gains importance in yuan internationalisation process; race on for Indonesia clearing licence
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
Riksbank implements first rate hike since 2011
Split executive board reduces inflation forecasts for 2019 and 2020
Indonesia holds rates on solid growth and stronger rupiah
Higher rates through 2018 have attracted capital and helped keep inflation on target
Europe approves post-Brexit CCP and CSD framework
EC adopts temporary regime to allow UK CCPs and CSDs to continue operating for 12 months after Brexit; BoE and Esma in talks to ensure efficient supervision
BoE warns Brexit uncertainties have ‘intensified’ as rates stay on hold
Brexit “weighing” on UK markets; committee votes unanimously to keep rates on hold
Causes of liquidity traps are ‘crucial’ to policy response – BdF paper
Liquidity traps caused by investor deleveraging may not respond to QE, researchers say
The ‘great fintech wall of China’?
Deploying fintech wrappers could help to solve part of the People’s Bank of China’s capital control dilemma; trials possible in Greater Bay Area
Mozambique sources new payments IT provider after dispute
Payment dispute pushes central bank to speed up unification of payment systems; US-based firm chosen to supply computer system for interbank network
Barroso laments loss of post-crisis international fraternity
Nations worked together in the aftermath of the global financial crisis at a time described by former EC president Jose Manuel Barroso as the “peak” of global collaboration
Fed goes ahead with fourth hike of 2018
Policy-makers vote for hike despite volatility, but dovish language suggests growing caution
IMF agrees new aid package for Ukraine
Statement praises Ukrainian reforms but says aid will still be linked to continuing progress
EME banks have ‘substantially’ increased global footprint – BIS research
Study finds emerging market banks have taken a greater role as their home economies have grown
Auditors call for BoE to do more to modernise working practices
Complex, outdated and overly manual processes are adding to costs, says report
Bank of Thailand increases rates for first time since 2011
Monetary policy committee lifts main policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.75%
Podcast: Gender targets – friend or foe?
Officials from the ECB explain why gender targets, though controversial, are necessary to close the gender gap at central banks
Trade tensions may reflect international system design flaws
Former PBoC governor Zhou says global system faces “grave challenges” while former EC president Barroso says current framework “is not working”
China remains “committed” to globalisation, says Zhou Xiaochuan
Debt sustainability to be discussed at second Belt and Road Initiative summit next year; WTO deal still needed
Denmark adopts cyber resilience programme
European Central Bank developed the test, which sets a new standard in the financial sector
BoE unveils ‘final major piece’ of UK resolution regime
Consultations outline how the BoE will assess banks’ “resolvability”; banks will be expected to submit self-assessments every two years
Fed’s communications may outweigh rate changes – Bundesbank paper
Researchers look at impact of Fed announcements and policy changes from 1994 to 2008
FCA cracks down on ‘dysfunctional’ UK market for overdrafts
Regulator fears vulnerable people are being exploited while banks claim lucrative fees