Supervision
Central banks need to step up their crisis management plans
Patrick Honohan argues that robust preparation can better protect reputations in the event of a crisis
Lending conditions risk re-run of 2008 crisis, says FDIC chair
Gruenberg says proliferation of non-banks is adding to financial stability risks
Basel stops short on wrong-way risk
New guidelines a step in right direction, but experts warn they won’t prevent another Archegos
ECB lists climate and tech risks as supervisory priorities
SSM says strong governance and geopolitical risks will also be among key areas of focus in 2025–27
Liquidity risk: finding the right balance amid growing challenges
2023 banking turmoil is leading to a rethink of liquidity requirements, writes Manoj Singh
FDIC vice-chair heralds likely changes under Trump 2.0
Hill suggests looser regulation and ignoring climate risks will be focus under new administration
Barr’s Fed exit likely to delay, but not destroy, Basel III
Market risk, op risk and leverage ratio all in the sights of Barr’s potential successors
Barr resigns as Fed’s vice-chair for supervision
Basel III champion leaves role to avoid potential battles with new administration
Capital neutrality key to completing Basel III, says Quarles
Former Republican Fed vice-chair thinks Hill or Bowman could help revive stalled prudential rules
Ethiopia’s liberalisation paves way for banking consolidation
Reforms will give central bank power to supervise foreign lenders as country lifts barriers to investment
Fed stress-testing operational readiness of discount window
Experts say consultation on improved ops should be accompanied by focus on willingness to borrow
FSB praises France’s efforts to monitor crypto market
Review calls on authorities to facilitate Mica implementation and enforce regulations faster
Syria’s central bank says citizens’ deposits will be safe
Announcement comes after footage appeared to show looting of cash from bank’s premises
Eurozone needs ‘exceptional mechanism’ to resolve banks – BdF
Bloc is ready to resolve most challenges but still needs liquidity mechanism for larger lenders
Nandalal Weerasinghe on Sri Lanka’s IMF programme, central bank reforms and road to recovery
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka governor speaks about his return from retirement to aid Sri Lanka’s structural reforms and recapitalisation, reinforce central bank independence and develop financial resilience
BoE stress test highlights liquidity risks in non-banks
“First-of-its-kind” scenario exercise reveals how repo financing could be insufficient during shocks
Basel Committee examines use of CCyBs across jurisdictions
Report highlights how more jurisdictions are implementing positive neutral buffer rates
FSB praises Brazil’s efforts to supervise investment funds
Review points to progress in limiting leverage but says regulatory body needs more staff
Bank of Lithuania steps up AML/CFT measures for crypto
Bank to co-operate with financial crime investigators to oversee ballooning digital assets sector
Upping LCR will not address systemic risks – Hernández de Cos
Panellists shed light on liquidity risks in banks, non-banks and US Treasuries
Sustainable development: central banks taking the lead
For those still sceptical about the financial sector’s commitment to progress on sustainable development goals and to taking all possible steps to tackle climate change, 2024 has shown that central banks, financial sector regulators and supervisors are…