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Kansas City Fed explores sources of wage dispersion in the US
Paper explores relative importance of “lifetime differences” and “match-specific” factors
EU countries must stop state-funded bail-outs, Bundesbank board member argues
Use of state funds to bail out banks “not in the interest” of legislators, Dombret says
ECB criticises government of Cyprus over new central banking legislation
Collection of information on individual debtors is a “government task”, ECB says
BoE economist argues against benefits of cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies have “failed” to compete with fiat currencies as an alternative store of value
Sarb deputy says current ‘implicit’ deposit protection is ‘risky’
South Africa’s resolution framework one step closer to revamp; deputy governor says current ‘implicit’ deposit protection not sufficient
Public spending shocks work better when households are confident- paper
Government spending stimulus reduces household confidence as it confirms pessimism regarding the economy, paper argues
QE has positive spillovers into south-eastern Europe, ECB paper says
Some countries experience stronger inflationary effects than eurozone - researchers
QE has not increased eurozone inequality - ECB’s Constâncio
Low-income households benefit most from stimulus, ECB vice-president says
Finnish paper investigates key factors in financial development
Data points to rule of law and economic development are key factors, paper argues
Indonesian central bank cuts interest rates despite slight inflation rise
Inflation is expected to remain within target, Bank Indonesia says
Malawi central bank bolsters anti-counterfeiting with MoU
Governor says new framework will strengthen policy co-ordination between institutions
Sarb gains greater regulatory oversight
President Zuma signs ‘twin peaks model’ into law, granting central bank powers to mitigate risk and shore up financial stability
Fintech can give emerging markets an edge – PNG governor
Loi Bakani says the central bank is supportive of attempts to develop financial technology, though it present regulators with a “massive challenge”
SNB analyses monetary policy role in containing external inflationary factors
Research finds independent monetary policy protects Switzerland against international spillovers
Svensson launches fresh attack on leaning against the wind
Lars Svensson outlines “simple and transparent framework” he hopes will guide debate, as other papers challenge his results
Spanish paper looks at sectoral comovement and monetary policy
Monetary policy shocks have greater effects when industries experience comovement - researchers say
European insurance resolution needs major reform – ESRB
Insurance sector’s contribution to systemic risk has increased but current tools are insufficient, report says
RBI closes in on ‘endgame’ in bank clean-up
Governor Urjit Patel says the central bank’s new powers have allowed it to overcome “severe” moral hazard problems; state-owned banks will need recapitalisation, he says
Global liquidity matters for pass-through – CBRT research
Access to external sources of liquidity affects pass-through of monetary policy, researchers find
IMF paper explores sustainability of price rises in Colombia
House prices have increased more than 110% in real terms in major cities, but houses are just 13% overvalued
Ecuador’s central bank forecasts sustained recovery
Nation experienced two years of recession on falling oil prices, but stable commodity prices, fiscal austerity and stronger trade links with Europe expected to support growth
Denmark’s central bank proposes reforms to mortgage credit market
National Bank of Denmark suggests increasing competition between mortgage banks and other financial institutions as a way to reduce financial instability
Sarb expands financial supervision
Deputy governor explains the Sarb’s new financial supervisory structure, and indicates it may affect central bank independence
RBA payments board backs ‘digital identity’ for Australians
Board encourages payments industry to work on a framework that could make online transactions more convenient and secure