Pandemic macro-pru in Africa was effective – FSI study

Paper from Basel-based institute says relaxing macro-prudential requirements can boost bank lending

Bank for International Settlements, Basel
Bank for International Settlements, Basel
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Macro-prudential policies adopted by authorities in sub-Saharan Africa during the Covid-19 pandemic were effective in boosting bank lending, the Bank for International Settlements’ Financial Stability Institute has found.

The set of countries reviewed in the FSI study, published on November 29, includes South Africa and Mauritius, as well as the eight countries in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).

Authorities in these countries relaxed macro-prudential policies mostly by

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