Regulation
HKMA’s Yue on consumer education and protection
Market players, regulator and consumers all have roles to play to ensure that trust remains in financial services, says Hong Kong deputy chief executive
Book notes: Guardians of Finance
This is a book offering a useful contribution to the debate over the future of regulation. By James R Barth, Gerard Caprio Jr and Ross Levine
UK’s Wheatley outlines behavioural foundations of FCA approach
CEO-designate of UK’s Financial Conduct Authority says regulator’s new approach will centre on behavioural economics rather than treating consumers as fully rational
Fed’s Tarullo outlines update to regulation of foreign banks
Rules for foreign banks operating in the US need to be strengthened, but should not be so harsh as to give domestic banks a competitive advantage, says Daniel Tarullo
Hong Kong regulator cautious about CoCos
The HKMA is unconvinced about banks issuing contingent convertible instruments, according its deputy chief executive, Arthur Yuen
Raft of changes could shrink Basel III liquidity buffers
Basel Committee estimates liquid asset shortfall could be cut by 14% if a menu of potential changes is adopted
FSB takes next steps towards shadow banking regulation
Financial Stability Board gives recommendations for regulating financial institutions outside the regular banking system; estimates shadow banking sector reached $67 trillion in 2011
National Bank of Denmark rejects Liikanen report
Danish central bank governor says nations should be able to opt out of proposed Liikanen banking rules; favours bail-inable debt
Hungarian government abandons central bank transaction tax
Hungary’s minister for the national economy says transaction tax will not be applied to central bank following pressure from European authorities and the IMF
EBA report finds banks €199 billion short of Basel target
European Banking Authority report details capital shortfall of largest banks in eurozone; calls for ‘significant effort’ to hit targets
Bulgarian governor against accession to banking union
Ivan Iskrov expresses opposition to the idea of Bulgaria joining the proposed EU banking union; discusses protecting domestic economic interests
Spain’s Restoy highlights ‘demanding’ timetable for single-supervision mechanism
Deputy governor of the Bank of Spain applauds 'well founded' eurozone-wide banking oversight plan; but says schedule for implementing the changes will be tough
Ingves delivers regulation implementation ‘reality check’
Chairman of Basel Committee on Banking Supervision stresses importance of ensuring implementation of new regulations; sets out areas of focus for international reforms
European Commission divulges banking oversight proposals
ECB at the heart of the new single supervisory mechanism; EBA given the task of developing a handbook to ensure coherence in banking supervision across member states
Bank of Lithuania approves guidelines on financial services advertising
New guidelines aim to improve the quality and information content of financial advertising; central bank warns against ‘aggressive and non-informative’ adverts
Dombret proposes alternative to ECB-led supervision of banks
Deutsche Bundesbank’s Andreas Dombret discusses an EU-wide supervisory structure for banks; suggests it does not necessarily need to be headed by the ECB
Central Bank of Ireland warns over unlicensed banks
Concerns raised abroad lead Irish central bank to caution consumers against dealing with two illegal firms; both ‘banks’ have offered banking services without having the necessary licence
FMI resolution report published for consultation
CPSS and Iosco seek comments on new standards for recovery and resolution of financial market infrastructures; discuss how FSB’s work on resolution regimes will be taken into account
Kosovan central bank launches sting operation on unlicensed financial institutions
Two locations investigated for conducting unlicensed financial activity; materials and equipment seized after fast-moving process
ECB lambasts Hungarian financial transaction tax
European Central Bank accuses government of hindering National Bank of Hungary's independence by imposing transaction tax; also blasts failure to properly consult on the plans
Dubai authorities warn of scam using UAE central bank’s name
Fraudsters using official headed paper to send letters asking for money; correspondence claims to represent the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates
Geithner emails to King bring BBA into focus over Libor
Communications between the then president of the NY Fed and the governor of the BoE show 2008 concerns over Libor system; British Bankers' Association was asked to look at recommendations for change
Agius confirms BoE governor’s intervention in Barclays
Chairman of Barclays recounts meeting with Mervyn King during which he was told Bob Diamond had lost the confidence of the regulator; following day the bank’s chief tendered his resignation
US authorities explain living will review process
Largest banking groups must hand in resolution plans by July 2; preliminary reviews will be completed within 60 days say FDIC and Fed