Central Bank of Ireland
The move to risk‑based supervision
Rapid regulatory change has led to a steep increase in data volumes and policies, and a new environment has opened up for discussions on effective regulatory supervision and a transition to risk-based supervision.
Policymakers should act now to prevent next crisis – IMF panellists
Preventative macro-prudential measures could help defend against next financial crisis, panel says
Irish deputy governor warns of Brexit risks
But Ed Sibley says “much of the heat has gone out of regulatory arbitrage issue”
Book notes: The paradox of vulnerability, by John Campbell and John Hall
Quality of national institutions vital to handling financial crises, say authors
ECB criticises Irish draft law on mortgage arrears
Draft law could encourage moral hazard and harm legal certainty, says ECB
The winners of the 2018 Central Banking Awards
Bank of Canada wins Central Bank of the Year, Lesetja Kganyago picks up Governor of the Year and Perng Fai-nan receives Lifetime Achievement Award; 16 more awards unveiled
Ireland withdraws Lane’s nomination for ECB vice president
Spain’s de Guindos likely to take up role, but Irish may suggest Lane for the chief economist post
Ireland nominates Lane for ECB vice-presidency
Irish governor has a track record as academic economist and senior ESRB figure
Sovereign bond-backed securities could improve eurozone stability – ESRB
Regulations would need to change and treatment of sovereign bonds would be vital, argues Central Bank of Ireland Governor
Central Banking Awards: Ireland recognised for transparency
Central Bank of Ireland, Bank of Lithuania and BlackRock win awards
Transparency: Central Bank of Ireland
The Irish central bank has made great progress in communicating in a candid and open manner with the people it serves
People: Banque de France deputies named
Sylvie Goulard and Denis Beau take positions at Banque de France; second deputy governor at Bank of Ghana vacates post; Bolivian central bank’s board gets new vice-chair; and more
Irish central bank asks for criminal offence for recklessness
Personal responsibility for senior individuals should be based on UK model, says regulator
Irish central bank gets major budget increase
Commission members criticise bank’s handling of tracker mortgages
People: RBA appoints new assistant governor
Susan Woods takes position of assistant governor for corporate services; new executive board member at Norges Bank; Central Bank of Ireland appoints director of economics
Senior figure steps down from Irish central bank
Mary O’Dea was interim head of Ireland’s financial regulator during financial crisis of 2009
Mortgage modifications were key to cutting Irish NPLs
Scale of modifications was larger than previously thought, research finds
Irish economy significantly affected by shocks from UK, researchers say
Falls in UK growth and depreciation of pound have “sizeable” impact on Ireland, paper says
Banking industry has ‘consistently failed customers’ – Ireland’s Sibley
Banks should focus on whether outcomes are desirable, not just whether they are legal, says deputy governor
Irish deputy governor warns hard Brexit is ‘entirely plausible’
Ed Sibley voices concerns over new costs and frictions in European markets; EBA warns against setting up “shell offices” as response to Brexit
Irish firms must plan for ‘hard Brexit’, central bank official says
The UK’s exit from the single market is within the “planning horizon”, says Gerry Cross
People: Israel picks MPC members after lengthy process; Brazil promotes deputies
Bank of Israel MPC members appointed after process spanning several years; Brazil promotes internal candidates; RBA has new international director; and more
Irish governor calls for fiscal prudence
The government’s debt target may need to be revised, argues Lane
Irish central bank updates minimum competency standards
Mortgage institutions must give board members annual training; the move brings regulations into line with updated European laws