Central Banks
Book notes: Hole in the Wall, by James Shepherd-Barron
Cash machines have changed the way cash is managed, but is there a future for such machines in a world looking to go cashless?
SNB’s Jordan defends central bank independence
In contrast to monetary policy, macro-prudential should also be shaped by government
Big data in central banks focus report 2017
The second Central Banking Journal focus report on big data expands on the original study from 2016, assessing how challenges have evolved in the past year.
The rapid evolution of data
As big data enters the mainstream, it is critical to understand how it can transform our thinking, but also to be realistic about its shortcomings and biases
Saudi and UAE central banks freeze hundreds of bank accounts
Local sources say newly installed crown prince is moving against other senior royals
Norwegian policy normalisation is feasible – analysts
Uncommon combination of higher oil prices and weak currency offsets subdued consumer prices
Confidence key for South Africa’s economic recovery – Kganyago
Consumer confidence has been “sapped”, but governor remains optimistic nation can “turn things around” by implementing investor-friendly policies
People: Deputies appointed in Hong Kong and Oman
HKMA picks deputy chief executive and new director; Oman appoints vice-president; Central Bank of Kenya has new comms chief
Disorderly Brexit is possible, warns senior Bundesbank official
Dombret hopes for supervisory co-operation, but tells banks to prepare for “no deal”
BIS paper studies how weak banks beget zombie firms
Weak banks have a tendency to misallocate capital, authors find, though the effect is only important in the long run, in contrast to earlier studies
RBA cuts forecasts as inflation disappoints
The Reserve Bank of Australia expects to undershoot its inflation target for another year
Bernanke, Geithner and Paulson to conduct forensic analysis of 2008 crisis
Protagonists of US crisis response to lead research into detailed design choices behind the main measures taken
Softened liquidity rule would still be misguided – US asset managers
The Treasury proposals are welcome, firms say, but a watered-down SEC rule would leave risks unaddressed
Riksbank’s executive board divided over QE programme
Some members advocate ending stimulus in December, others fear that could reduce inflation
Stifling cross-border banking hurts developing countries – World Bank
World Bank offers advice on successful cross-border banking but warns developing countries against over-reliance
ECB’s Nouy urges banks to complete Brexit plans
Almost 50 banks have approached supervisor to assess their options
Doubts emerge over RBNZ mandate plans
Acting governor Spencer says a dual mandate would have little impact, but expresses concern over a committee structure; former RBNZ economists weigh in
No reason why central banks cannot be privatised, economists argue
Central banks may be better equipped to sustain market stability if privately owned, argues Juan Castañeda, with the private sector bailing out failed banks
Central bank alters export regulation for sea cucumbers
End of trading ban has led to boom in the Solomon Islands’ exports of the sea creatures
Visco cautions ECB against forced sales of NPLs
Move to set minimum sell-offs could hamper banks’ recovery, Bank of Italy governor says
Fed’s Quarles wants more transparent and simple financial supervision
Vice-chairman stresses importance of clearly conveying objectives of regulation and supervision