Regulation
ECB needs liquidity powers for bank resolution – Spanish governor
De Cos stresses mechanism must include guarantees to repay public money
US bank supervisor creates new division for largest banks
New FDIC division offers simplified structure that fosters greater collaboration, chairman says
IMF finds weaknesses in two Bahamian banks
Improved supervision and surveillance measures can strengthen resilience, fund recommends
RBNZ accepts criticism on supervision of CBL Insurance
The insurer was placed into full liquidation in November 2018
UK regulators welcome plans for clearer green mandate
Government unveils first “green finance strategy”, including changes to policy remits
RBNZ on course for capital ratio hike despite backlash from banks
Big banks say plan is “too large and too costly”
US bank competition weaker than thought – St Louis Fed paper
Measuring off-balance sheet actives shows some banks have 10% more pricing power, says researcher
RBNZ aims to toughen banking oversight
New Zealand central bank wants to play a more “intensive” and “intrusive” supervisory role
Switzerland should tighten macropudential policies – IMF directors
Authorities should strengthen financial regulator and address real estate risks, IMF chiefs say
BIS annual report warns of big tech threat to banks
Basel-based body wants “level playing field” for banks and tech firms, as Facebook enters payments space
RBNZ places country’s largest bank under scrutiny
In May, central bank withdrew permission for ANZ Bank to assess its own operational risk capital
Fed eases regulatory burden for small US banks
Rule change introduces streamlined reports for banks with assets of $1 billion to $5 billion
Call to arms on climate change
Following Mark Carney’s “breaking the tragedy of the horizon” speech in 2015, it became apparent central banks and regulators needed to sit up and take responsibility for risks emerging as a result of climate change.
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.
Climate change – Where can central banks contribute?
Climate change is becoming increasingly important to central banks thanks to its implications for financial stability. In a forum sponsored by Amundi, Central Banking convened a panel of experts to discuss the latest innovations, regulations and…
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.
Carstens warns fading regulatory momentum strengthens ‘vested interests’
BIS chief says complacency could set in as regulators move from implementation to evaluation
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…
Regulators must do more to assess risk of crypto assets, says FSB
FSB members differ on how to tackle international co-ordination
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.
Indian central bank to set up new supervisory body
Move follows tension between RBI and government over banking supervision
BoE’s Woods sees value in ditching EU-style rulemaking
Detailed legislation behind banking regulations may be unnecessarily restrictive for UK, says PRA chief; post-Brexit harmonisation with Europe could still cause problems
Central Banking’s ‘Leaders’ for custody, banking and gold
Central banks want integrated custody platforms and real-time data from custodians as the low-yield environment drives demand for banking services and increases the relative attractiveness of gold