Central Banks
Big data in central banks: 2018 survey results
As work in big data enters the mainstream for central banks, its policymaking and supervisory influence is expanding, prompting significant investment in new technologies.
BoE paper tests bond market ‘liquidity resilience’
Study of gilt futures draws on novel dataset to assess stability risks
Ghanaian governor accuses failed banks of malpractice
Ernest Addison says some banks used “pretence” and shareholders took large sums
A mere tweak or a step toward normalisation?
Sayuri Shirai says the BoJ has controlled market expectations while still opening the door to normalisation
Banque de France paper analyses sovereign debt crisis
High NPL and sovereign debt holdings affected banks’ interbank funding access, paper finds
Irish central bank warns economy may be overheating
CBI develops new indicator for domestic economic activity
Stricter forex regulations in Central Africa needed to shore up reserves – IMF
Central bank must be ready to tighten monetary policy should reserves remain below target
Open economies less affected by low rates due to ageing populations – IMF
Older societies are prone to save more and consume less, which reduces inflationary pressures
RBI makes fresh rate hike as inflation pressure persists
Central bank faces rising food and oil prices, while growth remains rapid
People: Bank of Spain governor nominates new deputy
Governor nominates first female candidate to deputy role; central banks in Colombia and Seychelles get new board members; IMF appoints new legal head
BIS paper links Japan’s household debt to consumption behaviour
The researcher examines how Japanese household debt affects marginal propensity to consume
Turkish inflation forecasts leap after overshoot
Governor says inflation will converge to target in long run, despite being far above forecast bands
Shock end to euro floor avoided ‘enormous’ speculative attack, says SNB’s Jordan
Swiss central bank chairman believes sudden removal of forex controls was least bad policy option and limited reputational damage
Malaysia appoints new SWF board after mass resignation
Mahathir puts BNM ex-deputy on Khazanah’s board as fallout from 1MDB continues
Kenya’s central bank cuts rates in bid to boost economic output
Growth remains strong, but economic output was below potential, Njoroge says
NZ parliament formally launches central bank review bill
The bill is now at the select committee stage, which usually takes around six months
BoJ unveils more flexible monetary policy framework
No rate change until at least 2019, the BoJ says in new forward guidance