Capital
The twilight of banking supervision
Supervision of banks in Europe has deteriorated
‘O-SII’ limits decreased risky lending – ECB paper
Lending to risky borrowers fell without lasting impact on growth rates, researchers say
RBI: bank balance sheets appear to be on the mend
Turbulence of 2018 may have forced non-bank finance firms to face up to risks, says central bank
Basel Committee overhauls leverage ratio to tackle ‘window dressing’
New disclosure rules aim to end “unacceptable” quarter-end rush to cut leverage
Optimal capital may be higher than previously thought – Basel Committee
Study finds net long-term benefits to higher capital levels
Canadian mortgage insurers need more capital to survive downturn, IMF warns
The three insurers need an extra $11 billion to meet capital requirements, stress tests reveal
RBI deputy Acharya quits early
Viral Acharya was outspoken on issues of independence
BoE finds weaknesses in small bank risk controls
Senior regulator says challenger banks are “overly optimistic” in risk modelling
CNB raises countercyclical buffers as risks build
The central bank stress-tests not only the financial sector but also households and the government
Green solutions – Supporting our clients along their green investment value chain
From extreme weather to transition risks, the systemic challenge of climate change lies in the interconnectedness of risk. Amundi is helping to shape solutions by integrating climate risks across its asset classes and pushing public debate forward.
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.
A powerful new force – Central banks and climate-related risks
Increasing global concern about climate change is causing central banks to take notice of the issue and its potential implications. Frédéric Samama, head of institutional client coverage at Amundi, examines the findings of Central Banking’s survey on…
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.
ECB paper looks at short-term costs of higher capital ratios
Monetary policy should cushion blow caused by moving to higher capital requirements – researchers
BoE may impose capital floors on UK firms – PRA chief
Sam Woods says some leveraged loans are based on “heroic” risk assumptions
FSB launches review of ‘too-big-to-fail’ policies
Bundesbank’s Claudia Buch to lead evaluation of post-crisis reform efforts
RBNZ review lends support to loan-to-value limits
Macro-prudential tool has been helpful in promoting financial stability, study finds
New Zealand banks attack RBNZ capital proposals
Central bank proposal would almost double banks’ minimum capital requirements
BoE’s Woods sees value in ditching EU-style rulemaking
Detailed legislation behind banking regulations may be unnecessarily restrictive, says PRA chief
Israel’s banking system resilient to geopolitical shock, governor says
Recent stress tests measured impact of geopolitical shock on domestic economy
Don Kohn offers advice on macro-pru under uncertainty
BoE looks at wide range of indicators but could still do more, FPC member says
HKMA unveils measures to combat climate change risks
HKMA will be government’s representative in potential HK$100 billion green bond offering
Zhou on four key decisions that forged the modern-day PBoC
Zhou Xiaochuan shares his insights on central bank leadership in China’s economic reform