Regulation
Climate change: a new challenge for financial stability?
What is the role of central banks when it comes to climate change risks?
Fed’s Bowman says regulators must tailor regulations for smaller banks
But stress-test reform to relieve smaller banks is credit negative, Moody’s warns
Lifetime achievement: Zhou Xiaochuan
Former PBoC governor stands out for his high levels of integrity, intellectual rigour and bold reforms
Quarles says FSB ‘must evolve’
New chair calls for changes in the way the organisation assesses financial sector threats
Central bank of the year: Monetary Authority of Singapore
Fintech pioneer has strong monetary policy, financial stability and supervisory record
Australian inquiry calls for major reforms of regulatory culture
Authorities did not enforce laws on financial sector strongly enough, report argues
Kristin Forbes urges academics to focus on macro-prudential policy
Our understanding of the tools and ability to spot new risks remain limited, professor says
RBI lifts operation restrictions on three state-run banks
Banks no longer face dividend and compensation limits after capital ratios improve
RBNZ demands action from insurers accused of conduct failings
Central bank finds “extensive weaknesses” in conduct and governance at life insurers
Bahamian financial sector shrinks by more than a third in six years
De-risking in international finance has disproportionately hit Caribbean banks, Rolle says
Brexit might allow simpler regulation for small UK firms – PRA chief
Sam Wood says “simpler, not weaker” regulation might boost both competition and safety
MAS to gain powers over wider set of payment services
Central bank will also enforce new limits for coin payments
Switzerland grants fintech firms access to interbank payment system
Federal government modified ordinance to create new licensing category on January 1
Yellen ‘greatly concerned’ over regulation reversals
Fed unveils proposal for relaxing stress test requirements