Legal
Artificial intelligence: The future of regulation?
The raft of new rules imposed on regulated financial institutions in the aftermath of the global financial crisis has a huge compliance cost. Could artificial intelligence offer efficiency gains?
Issing sees ‘uncertain future’ for central bank independence
The eurozone architect warns central banks that overreach open themselves to political attack
ECB criticises Irish draft law on mortgage arrears
Draft law could encourage moral hazard and harm legal certainty, says ECB
Deregulatory bill gathers bipartisan support in US Senate
The amendment lifts the asset threshold beyond which banks are submitted to stricter oversight
Quarles reveals plan to simplify Volcker rule
The Volcker rule is too complex and “is not working well”, says Fed vice-chair; regulators preparing a package of “material changes”
Sovereign debt more ‘enforceable’ – ECB paper
Results show creditors have used courts to “pressure” foreign governments, resulting in restricted access to capital markets
Sweden must ask fundamental questions on money – Ingves
Sveriges Riksbank governor Stefan Ingves says lawmakers must act to preserve the regulation of the payments system
The winners of the 2018 Central Banking Awards
Bank of Canada wins Central Bank of the Year, Lesetja Kganyago picks up Governor of the Year and Perng Fai-nan receives Lifetime Achievement Award; 16 more awards unveiled
Latvian police detain central bank governor on corruption charges
Rimšēvičs says charges are totally unfounded
FCA fails to publish contentious report on RBS
Regulator opts to supply parliamentary committee with a confidential version of the report, but lawmakers may publish it anyway
European authorities warn of dangers in cryptocurrency markets
Spanish and Dutch central banks warn of “misleading” data and unregulated markets
Singapore and Malaysia to set up stock market link
The two markets have a combined market capitalisation of more than $1.2 trillion and 1,600 publicly listed companies
Iran makes fresh attempt to free frozen assets
Central bank files complaint against Clearstream demanding assets worth $4.9 billion plus interest
FSB recommends global governance for UTI
FSB concludes ISO should publish and maintain the standard with additional governance from CPMI and Iosco
Some banks’ living wills have ‘shortcomings’ – US agencies
The latest assessment finds previous “deficiencies” have been corrected, but four banks show less serious “shortcomings”
Qatar Central Bank launches legal probe into manipulation
Central bank appoints law firm, as governor accuses blockading countries of manipulating the riyal and local markets
Russian central bank becomes sole shareholder in failed bank
Central bank injects approximately $7.7 billion into Otkritie
Sarb rejects postponement calls from public prosecutor
Central bank does not accept Mkhwebane’s latest court request; claims her reasoning is false and “overly exaggerated”
Big data in central banks: 2017 survey
As an active area for new projects, big data is becoming a fixture in policymaking, with an increasing number of central banks carving out a budget for data handling, writes Emma Glass.
Better structure could protect investors in P2P market - BoJ paper
Use of “specific purpose companies” could help protect investors in the event of the collapse of a P2P platform
Nouy: Europe’s bankers need courage for cross-border mergers
Bankers have “turned inwards” in the face of difficulties, says ECB supervisor
EBA and US agencies agree framework for cross-border resolution
Document lays out principles for information sharing and future crisis management agreements
Malaysian opposition: bank must act against 1MDB officials
Bank Negara Malaysia says it will continue to work with international agencies over alleged fraud
Sarb returns to court amid secret meeting claims
New court documents allege South Africa’s public protector might have had “ulterior purpose”; secret meeting with presidency revealed