Opinion
Why the EU needs an asset management company
The European Banking Authority’s Piers Haben and Mario Quagliariello argue a well-designed asset management company should be a major part of efforts to clean up the European banking sector
Nigeria’s central bank is in the eye of the storm
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s flawed foreign exchange policies worsened a recession in 2016. It now needs to rebuild its credibility, argues former CBN deputy governor Kingsley Moghalu
Hans Tietmeyer and his ‘mission’ for euro stability
Otmar Issing on how the former Bundesbank president helped to drive Germany’s social market economy and was instrumental in the stable introduction of the euro
Should banks hold cocos or other kinds of buffers?
Richard Heckinger examines the merits of contingent convertible bonds vs other instruments for meeting regulatory requirements
Institutional undercurrents at the PBoC
Hui Feng asks what is next for China's regulatory framework – and who will succeed Zhou Xiaochuan at the PBoC?
The data deluge
Big data can help economists overcome weak theories and improve our knowledge, but it also comes with with larger pitfalls
Last stand for central bank independence?
Political attacks on Janet Yellen and Mark Carney appear to be just the start of a sustained assault on central bank independence. It’s a battle the central bankers may lose
Carney’s decision is bigger than one man’s career
Politicians in the UK have already harmed perceptions of the Bank of England’s independence through a sustained attack on its governor, Mark Carney. His decision to stay or go will have wide ramifications
What else can central banks do?
Geneva Report’s plea for central banks to use more negative rates, additional QE and helicopter drops appears misguided
Independence, liquidity and a level playing field – yet another impossible trinity?
Jesper Berg warns it will likely be impossible to balance the demands of monetary policy independence, liquidity standards and achieving fairness for all banks
Time to focus on green finance as Paris Agreement set to enter into force
Central bankers meeting at the IMF next week will discuss mechanisms to unleash private capital for green finance ahead of a Paris climate deal that could enter into force before 2017
The Chinese G20 presidency may mark a turning point
Mark Uzan defends the oft-criticised G20 communiqué, arguing the Chinese presidency of the global group has created genuine progress
Central banks must better manage tensions over their autonomy
Kingsley Moghalu says emerging market central banks need to strike a difficult balance between autonomy and legitimacy – but the government must play a role as well
Credit, liquidity and collateral versus more intermediation
Richard Heckinger examines the costs and benefits of complex financial market infrastructure regulations, including the impact of new layers of intermediation
UK must ensure there is no Mark Carney exit
Calls for Bank of England governor to step down must be resisted – Mark Carney represents a vital source of stability at a time of heightened uncertainty for the UK
Reasons to be optimistic after Brexit
Both the UK and Europe can turn Brexit to their advantage, despite all the negative media reports
Rajan has left his mark but risk of fiscal dominance remains
Vishrut Kansal examines the legal framework Raghuram Rajan’s successor will face, arguing much of the outgoing RBI governor’s work will continue but more safeguards are needed
Prepare to fail
Jesper Berg offers advice to those looking to build financial stability frameworks, and says failure has to be part of the package
The IFF China Report 2016: Introduction
The aim of the IFF China Report 2016 is to offer readers a unique insight into the inner workings of China’s economy by providing perspectives from its top leaders, policy-makers and financial experts
State money and bank money: lifting the fog around QE
Steve Hanke says economists are missing important details by focusing on interest rates, rather than the money supply
Brexit and Hungary’s challenge to European governance
The European Central Bank and Europe's political leaders must meet the challenge as another front opens for European monetary stability
Now banks face bail-in, should we rethink deposit insurance?
David Mayes argues deposit insurance schemes forged during crisis may impose unnecessary costs in more normal times
Trilemma, dilemma, and the PBoC's primer for the 'new normal'
Hui Feng argues the PBoC faces a dilemma not a trilemma – but the effort of balancing the two goals is painful all the same
Central Banking launches ‘responsive’ website
New website aims to offer more user-friendly experience, automatically adjusting to whatever device used – be it computer, tablet or smartphone