Europe
Housing markets worry high income countries’ central banks
Middle income countries point to inflation and cyber crime as sources of risk
ECB: from a supply to a demand-driven floor?
Eurozone’s central bank expected formally to abandon corridor in forthcoming operational framework review
Most central banks say cross-border cyber co-operation is good
Respondents from upper-middle income countries most likely to say co-operation could improve
Most central banks report rise in cyber attacks
Majority say they co-operate well with other agencies on cyber risks
Central bank communicators at a time of transparency
Specialists discuss the evolving roles of comms staff in the policy-making process
Most central banks say AML/CFT co-operation is good
Small minority of institutions face problems working with domestic or foreign partner agencies
High income countries’ central banks more likely to say AML/CFT risks are rising
Majority of institutions from middle income countries say money laundering risks have not risen
Central banks in high income countries less likely to want NBFI reform
But many central banks in middle income nations want regulatory changes
Bank resolutions averaged 1.8 cases in last decade – central banks
Lower-middle income countries report higher mean number of resolutions
Most central banks operate in jurisdictions with deposit guarantee schemes
Few operate their country’s DGS, and some are working to reform schemes’ design
Reserve requirements and countercyclical buffers are most common macro-pru tools
Dynamic provisioning and limits on credit growth are least-used measures
Should the ECB worry about divergent inflation?
Economists say widening readings across eurozone show lingering effect of energy price shock
Europe unlikely to see major gas shortage this winter – research
Risks remain if alternative sources of natural gas falter, says Fed economist
Financial stability resources are sufficient, most central banks say
Some say they need to improve access to data, training and specialist staff
Man on a mission: Axel van Nederveen, swaps evangelist
EBRD treasurer spreads the good word about local currency derivatives markets
Most central banks say they have enough financial stability staff
Some face problems including lack of resources, uncompetitive salaries and complex training needs
Currency round-up: Austrian leader calls for right to cash
US Mint continues quarters programme; Bangladesh adopts “clean note” policy; and more
Bundesbank cuts remuneration of government deposits to 0%
Measure could further reduce availability of high-quality collateral in the eurozone
People round-up: Breeden promoted to BoE deputy governor
Former Moroccan governor dies; Tonga appoints deputies; and more
European banks pass stress test’s 2023 adverse scenario
Tested banks had higher CET1 levels after adverse scenario than in 2021, EBA says
ECB raises rates again but Lagarde says pause is possible
Eurozone banks to receive zero interest on minimum reserves
ECB approaching end of tightening cycle, analysts say
Divisions on governing council are creating communications challenge
Climate change: a new financial risk for central banks
Overcoming ‘analysis paralysis’ and the lessons in capturing climate-related financial risks on the Deutsche Bundesbank’s balance sheet
ECB consults banks on data management and risk reporting
Most of eurozone's largest banks do not have adequate capabilities