Jon Cunliffe
Resolution still essential for CCPs – BoE’s Cunliffe
Despite high loss absorbency, CCPs still need a resolution framework, deputy governor says
BoE officials deny policy pass-through is their job
Michael Saunders says Bank of England lacks tools to force banks to change rates
BoE’s Cunliffe defends dissenting vote
Deputy governor says uncertainty over Phillips curve implies policymakers should act cautiously
BoE’s Woods: 75,000 Brexit job losses ‘plausible’
Deputy governor estimates 10,000 finance job losses on first day of Brexit, with wider long-term repercussions
Fed should have adopted BoE approach to mortgage lending – Tarullo
BoE’s approach to leveraged lending aimed to prevent “hard stop”, Cunliffe says; caps on mortgage lending were enforced by UK central bank in 2014
BoE ups capital buffers as consumer credit outstrips income
“Pockets of risk” including effects of Brexit negotiations and car finance warrant attention, BoE says, though it stresses overall stability threats are at “normal” levels
BoE’s Cunliffe sheds light on investment issues
One in five firms report constraints on credit access reduced investment, BoE deputy says, while restrictions on internal fund usage have worsened the problem
BoE’s Cunliffe: central banks not causing low natural rates
Quantitative easing has not caused rates to fall, but is rather responding to a low natural rate, deputy says; the fall in sterling could require deviation of the policy rate from the natural rate
Brexit unlikely to spell end of London as a financial centre – BoE’s Cunliffe
“Clustering effects” should ensure London remains a major financial centre, says BoE deputy, though fragmentation poses a risk to activity throughout the EU
BoE officials admit need for clearer communication
Mark Carney joined by deputies and COO at bank’s latest open forum, fielding questions from the general public; concerns surrounding funding for small enterprises and the bank’s rhetoric addressed
‘Unlikely’ London’s financial hub will move to Europe – BoE’s Cunliffe
BoE deputy says London’s “complex financial ecosystem” is not easily transplanted; warns moving euro clearing system across channel would increase costs
Cunliffe warns of tough transition to new resolution regime
Going back to world of small, less complex banks is not how to solve ‘too big to fail’ problem, BoE deputy suggests, instead favouring a ‘multi-pronged’ regulatory approach
BoE’s Cunliffe notes ‘gap’ between bank return and investor expectation
Investors should be prepared for lower returns in the coming year, Bank of England deputy says; risks to the housing market show signs of reducing but FPC poised to act if necessary
Carney locks horns with MPs on EU stance
Bank of England maintains neutral stance on the issue, despite coming under fire from members of the committee; Carney and Cunliffe defend independence
Cunliffe: UK housing risks back on the rise
BoE deputy governor says household balance sheets are “stretched” and some risks are growing; suggests dominance of debt as housing finance is undesirable, but unlikely to change
UK will not ‘heal’ if pay and productivity remain ‘stuck’ – BoE deputy
Cunliffe optimistic inflation will return to target as disinflationary pressures fade, also keeping close eye on productivity
BoE’s Cunliffe wants more detailed timetable for European reforms
Bank of England deputy governor welcomes ambition and honesty of five president report, published in June; hopes to see more detail on dates in future
BoE’s Cunliffe: UK may be close to debt sustainability limit
Deputy governor says analysis of recent UK credit cycle suggests rises in debt may leave the economy vulnerable; Cunliffe would consider action if debt-to-GDP ratio rises
BoE’s FPC must be sharp on risks as next phase of credit cycle emerges, Cunliffe says
Cunliffe examines different approaches to setting macro-prudential policy, noting the BoE’s work towards countercyclical stress testing of banks
Liquidity issues demand further work, says BoE’s Cunliffe
Greater fragility of market liquidity requires reassessment of regulation, new stress tests and better data, BoE deputy says; private sector economists warn of distortionary effects from QE
FSB offers China advice on tackling shadow banking risks
Peer review team led by BoE’s Jon Cunliffe recommends establishing an inter-agency group to coordinate surveillance, among other measures designed to reduce shadow banking risks
BoE’s Cunliffe warns of risks to loosening ‘regulatory straitjacket’
Regulators may need to ‘fine-tune’ the complex web of rules established since the crisis, but they should not be fooled into thinking the key to growth lies in light-touch regulation
BoE’s Cunliffe sees more efficient UK firms in coming years
Deputy governor justifies MPC forecast that productivity growth will finally pick up in 2016 and 2017, pointing to the potential for efficiency gains within firms as the economy grows
BoE’s Cunliffe wants better allocation of capital in Europe
Better functioning capital markets would encourage savings to be put to better use, allow greater risk sharing and provide alternative sources of finance, deputy governor says