Central Banks
ECB launches eurozone real-time retail payments platform
ECB aims to prevent fragmentation of European real-time payments market
New Zealand governor says banks need higher capital ratios
RBNZ concerned that country could pick up bill for failure of foreign-owned banks, Orr says
Fed’s emergency lending facilities eased funding pressures, researchers find
Facilities likely avoided severe sale of assets at fire-sale prices, authors say
Bank of Israel to form financial stability committee
Central bank governor will chair committee aimed at co-ordinating regulators
Markets may have misread Powell speech, analysts say
Trump intensifies criticism, but Fed likely to continue raising rates
Norges Bank ends ban on SWF investing in two oil companies
Move comes after energy firms end involvement in conflict-torn region
French banking crisis of 1930s far worse than previously thought – BdF paper
Central bank policies worsened crisis, Banque de France paper says
No-deal Brexit could hit UK harder than global financial crisis, BoE says
Latest analysis from the UK central bank says growth could plummet 8% in the event of a no deal
Fintech could help financial inclusion - South African deputy governor
Sarb’s Groepe praises Singapore’s one-stop data repository
Staff from Australian central bank subsidiary convicted of bribery
RBA officials oversaw boards while crimes committed
Podcast: The global regulatory landscape
Capital rules have made the core banking system safer, but other parts of the system may still be at risk, says Andrew Metrick
Stress tests show major UK banks should withstand ‘disorderly Brexit’ – BoE
All large UK banks surpass risk-weighted capital and leverage hurdle rates
Fed vice-chair calls for gradual normalisation
Inflation expectations may be lower than 2% target, says the Fed’s vice-chair
Incoming Mexican president nominates close adviser as deputy governor
Left-wing economist has publicly defended central bank independence
FSB calls for action as regulatory deadlines pass
Mark Carney urges G20 to stay disciplined as global growth begins to fade
Non-bank lending could replace interbank market – Atlanta Fed paper
Basel III capital requirements and Fed’s QE are reducing US interbank lending, researchers say
Chinese authorities toughen rules on systemic firms
PBoC expands definition of systemically important firms and gains new powers
New Zealand central bank lowers loan-to-value ratios
RBNZ governor says housing risks are falling, but says banks may need higher capital ratios
Podcast: More women, greater stability?
Recent research from the International Monetary Fund reveals the inclusion of women in supervisory roles has a significant impact on financial stability
Bahamas central bank should reduce government debt holdings – governor
Governor says capital controls could be eased but measures needed to improve confidence
Janet Yellen backs form of price-level targeting for Fed
Former chair says current system risks downward spiral of long-term rates