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Switzerland’s Jordan on extraordinary monetary policy and sovereign money
The Swiss National Bank governor speaks about currency intervention, negative rates, sovereign money and the diversification of reserves
China’s weakening data triggers stimulus action
PBoC official complains the central bank was having to act alone
Is the pursuit of a common accounting standard for monetary gold a fool’s errand?
More consistent accounting for monetary gold could address transparency concerns and help smaller emerging economies to achieve greater independence by clarifying treasury transfers
Failed bank depositors to gain unrestricted access to funds – Sarb
Around 97% of retail depositors will be paid in full, the central bank says, as investigation into mismanaged bank continues
‘Low for long’ endangers stability, warns BIS committee
Some banks could face solvency issues if faced with a “snapback”, warns Philip Lowe
Bank of Jamaica’s Wynter on the path to inflation targeting
Bank of Jamaica’s governor talks about revamping accountability, communications and operations as the central bank embraces inflation targeting
PBoC cuts RRR amid growing instability
The move will release $108 billion amid concerns on the slowing economy and trade disputes
BoE capital injection lays ground for stronger crisis response
Higher risk-bearing capacity allows additional emergency measures, Mark Carney says; move could bring forward BoE’s exit from QE
PBoC accepts lower-grade and green bonds as collateral
Central bank’s move may indicate a shift of emphasis in setting monetary policy
BoE paper models bank runs in general equilibrium
Daisuke Ikeda finds regulations must be comprehensive to prevent risk shifting
Central banks still value diversification, say reserve managers
Rise in US yields does not outweigh the benefits of forex diversification, say delegates attending Nalm Americas
China opens onshore market to foreign investors
MSCI adds Chinese shares to its emerging markets index for the first time
RBNZ unveils banking sector dashboard
Interactive tool gives users a comparison of banks’ regulatory metrics at a glance
EBA and ECB hit out at capital hurdles to banking union
Top regulators frustrated by push to ring-fence capital and liquidity in EU subsidiaries of EU banks
Staff begin return to RBNZ HQ after asbestos scare
Central bank has been in “business continuity mode” but some staff have now returned
Risk-based supervision focus report 2018
This first Central Banking journal focus report on risk-based supervision analyses how central banks, financial regulators and financial institutions can streamline efforts to meet onerous new regulatory and supervisory data requirements.
New risks and opportunities
Central Banking convened a panel of experts to discuss how central banks and other authorities are making use of new risk-based assessment techniques to remain ahead of the fintech curve.
The toxicology of post-crisis shadow banking
Mark Carney tempted fate in 2017 when he declared the most toxic forms of shadow banking “no longer represent a global stability risk”. Did he speak too soon?
Voluntary reserve targets can aid transmission – Fed paper
Voluntary targets could help central banks set policy more effectively
Official reserve management in the 21st century
A lack of operational clarity and reluctance to view reserve portfolios holistically have prevented optimal, rules-based approaches to reserve management becoming commonplace. BlackRock‘s Terrence Keeley, Stuart Jarvis and Michael Palframan explain how…
US will implement trading book reforms, insists Fed official
“I don’t know why people doubt” US adoption, says Lynch
The IFF China Report 2018: The Bay Area Development
The Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Great Bay Area represents an effort to co-ordinate development to create globally competitive city clusters at the start of the Maritime Silk Road in southern China. These efforts are focussed in particular on innovation,…
Short-selling behaviour can cause financial instability – Sarb report
Short-selling of Capitec Bank stock could have caused financial instability, Sarb says, but quick action stemmed crisis
Reducing the regulatory burden
Former Federal Reserve Bank of New York senior vice-president Kenneth Lamar discusses risk‑based reporting, its challenges and whether fintech will help reduce the regulatory burden.