Financial Stability, Systemic Risk, and Taxpayers’ Money—The Rationale for a Special Resolution Regime

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Schillig
Keyword(s):  
Moral Hazard ◽  
Market Efficiency ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Systemic Risk ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Financial System ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Ante

Special resolution regimes are generally introduced with the objective of helping to ‘maintain financial stability, minimize systemic risk, protect consumers, limit moral hazard and promote market efficiency’. The recurring themes are financial stability, systemic risk, and taxpayers’ exposure to losses. This chapter explores whether and to what extent a special resolution regime for banks and financial institutions can contribute to the enhancement of financial (system) stability and can limit systemic risk. It seeks to clarify these concepts and discusses possible ex ante incentives that a (recovery and) resolution regime may provide for controlling systemic risk. Further, it focuses on ex post remedies for the curtailment of systemic risk, and considers the international and cross-border implications.

scholarly journals Financial stability: does social activism matter?

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-214
Author(s):  
Peterson K. Ozili
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
Social Activism ◽  
Financial System ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This study investigate the impact of social activism on financial system stability. Design/methodology/approach Financial stability was analysed from two complementary perspectives: bank-led financial stability and financial system stability driven by sector-wide credit supply. Social activism was analysed from three perspectives: gender equality advocacy, environmental sustainability advocacy and social protection advocacy. Findings The findings reveal that gender equality and environmental sustainability advocacy have significant positive effects for financial stability, whereas social protection advocacy has a significant negative effect for financial stability. In addition, social activism has negative effects for financial stability in the post-2008 financial crisis era. Finally, there are differential effects for country-groups, for instance, social activism strongly improves bank-led financial stability in African countries and for BLEND countries (countries that are eligible for International Development Association (IDA) borrowing based on per capita income levels and are also creditworthy for some borrowing from the International Bank of Restructuring and Development). The findings are relevant for the on-going debate about whether social inclusivity and activism has any economic value for the stability of businesses and the financial system. The findings have implications. Research limitations/implications The implication for policy-making is that the pressure on, or commitment of, financial institutions to be socially inclusive in all social matters such as gender equality, environmental sustainability and social protection does not guarantee stability in the financial system – whether bank-led financial stability or sector-wide financial stability. Therefore, regulators should ensure that financial institutions exercise careful discretion when adjusting their risk models to include all “social risk” factors amidst the recent pressure on corporations to be socially inclusive. Practical implications Another implication for business practice is that business leaders in financial institutions should identify the optimal level of social inclusivity that improves the stability of their corporations, because it would seem counterproductive if business leaders adopt full-scale social inclusion (or considerations) that subsequently make their corporations financially unstable which could lead to loss of shareholders wealth. Originality/value This study is the first attempt to investigate the impact of social activism on financial stability to determine whether greater social activism promotes stability or instability in the financial system.

Impact of Crypto-Asset Trade on Financial Stability

2020 ◽  
pp. 210-232
Author(s):  
Nader Trabelsi
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Risk ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Financial System ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Copula Model ◽  
Copula Approach ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Empirical Analysis ◽  
Global Financial System

The chapter attempts to test the hypothesis that cryptocurrencies are real independent financial instruments that pose no danger to global financial system stability. For the empirical analysis, the authors use data related to bitcoin and widely traded asset classes. They also utilize the copula approach as well as the CoVaR model. The results show a significant role of crypto-asset market in the stability of global markets. Precisely, they find a dependence between bitcoin and oil prices defined by a normal copula model. The empirical results regarding the systemic risk show that extreme changes in bitcoin prices may have an adverse effect on equity and gold markets. There are positive and significant effects of EUR, JPY, and WTI markets when bitcoin goes down. The authors have also shown that after 2016 the virtual market sudden changes are more likely to raise the whole regular financial system losses, except the energy market. These results are important for policymakers and investors.

scholarly journals Systemic Risk and Stability in Financial Networks

2015 ◽  
Vol 105 (2) ◽  
pp. 564-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daron Acemoglu ◽  
Asuman Ozdaglar ◽  
Alireza Tahbaz-Salehi
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Systemic Risk ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Financial System ◽  
Financial Networks ◽  
Financial Contagion ◽  
Financial Network

This paper argues that the extent of financial contagion exhibits a form of phase transition: as long as the magnitude of negative shocks affecting financial institutions are sufficiently small, a more densely connected financial network (corresponding to a more diversified pattern of interbank liabilities) enhances financial stability. However, beyond a certain point, dense interconnections serve as a mechanism for the propagation of shocks, leading to a more fragile financial system. Our results thus highlight that the same factors that contribute to resilience under certain conditions may function as significant sources of systemic risk under others. (JEL D85, E44, G21, G28, L14)

Statement by the Managing Director to the International Monetary and Financial Committee on the IMF Reform Agenda

Policy Papers ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 (96) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Moral Hazard ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Reform Agenda ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Recent Financial Crisis ◽  
Financial Groups ◽  
Made In

The recent financial crisis has given renewed urgency to the need for resolution systems for financial institutions, which both safeguard financial stability and limit moral hazard. However, experience demonstrates that these systems will not be effective unless progress is also made in developing a framework that applies on a cross-border basis. Since many systemically important financial groups operate globally, an uncoordinated application of resolution systems by national authorities will make it much more difficult to both secure the continuity of essential functions (thereby limiting contagion), and ensure that shareholders and creditors bear the financial burden of the resolution process.

Macroprudential Policy Instruments of Central Banks

2012 ◽  
pp. 32-47
Author(s):  
S. Andryushin ◽  
V. Kuznetsova
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Risk ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Financial System ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Central Banks ◽  
Macroprudential Policy ◽  
Policy Studies ◽  
The Future ◽  
Financial Cycles

The paper analyzes central banks macroprudencial policy and its instruments. The issues of their classification, option, design and adjustment are connected with financial stability of overall financial system and its specific institutions. The macroprudencial instruments effectiveness is evaluated from the two points: how they mitigate temporal and intersectoral systemic risk development (market, credit, and operational). The future macroprudentional policy studies directions are noted to identify the instruments, which can be used to limit the financial systemdevelopment procyclicality, mitigate the credit and financial cycles volatility.

scholarly journals MANAKAH INDIKATOR TERPENTING STABILITAS SISTEM KEUANGAN?: PERSPEKTIF MAKROPRUDENSIAL

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-42
Author(s):  
Aam Slamet Rusydiana ◽  
Lina Nugraha Rani ◽  
Fatin Fadilah Hasib
Keyword(s):  
Financial Stability ◽  
Inflation Rate ◽  
Financial System ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Contagion Effect ◽  
Macroprudential Policy ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Stability Measurement

In general there are two indicators of financial system stability, namely microprudential and macroprudential. Among macroprudential indicators are economic growth, balance of payments, inflation rate, interest and exchange rates, crisis contagion effect, and many others. Different from the previous researches concerning financial system stability measurement, this research will use the financial and banking practitioners’ perspective regarding the leading indicator in measuring financial system stability thus we can presumably determine the real leading financial stability indicator for the current situation using Analytic Network Process (ANP) method.The results show that based on the results of interviews with experts/banking practitioners, the 3 (three) most important aspects are the Debt aspect (0.225), Macro Indicator (0.222) and the Balance of Payment aspect (0.217). An important indicator of financial system stability from the next macroprudential aspect is related to Contagion Effect (0.178) and the last Aspect Labor (0.159). The Macroprudential Policy issued by Bank Indonesia as the central bank that has full authority, play an important role in maintaining Financial System Stability (SSK) in Indonesia.

A proposed framework for implementing risk-based Shari’ah audit

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suleiman Dalhatu Sani ◽  
Mustapha Abubakar
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Financial System ◽  
Practical Work ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions

Purpose This paper aims to recommend a framework that serves as a practical work tool for conducting risk-based Shari’ah audit (RBSA) in Islamic financial institutions (IFIs). Design/methodology/approach Qualitative research method was used through critical in-depth content analysis of documented literature to generate deep insights, further supported with a hypothetical illustrative case study application of the framework on an Islamic bank, aimed at bringing the framework to a practical, near real-life scenario. Findings A robust RBSA framework has been developed which focuses on Shari’ah non-compliance risks to systematically and practically arrive at a rated opinion on the level of an IFI’s adherence with Shari’ah rules and principles as recommended by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions, aimed to safeguard the IFI and promote financial system stability at large. Research limitations/implications Practical realities limited the study to the use of a hypothetical case study bank. Future researchers can apply the framework to a real case study of diverse IFIs for effective contextual recalibration in diverse jurisdictions. Practical implications This paper aids the development of both internal and external Shari’ah audit practice using the risk-based approach. Social implications The RBSA framework contributes to promoting public trust and confidence in the Islamic finance industry. Originality/value This paper has proposed this RBSA framework as a practical work tool for Shari’ah auditors in their engagements and regulators in promoting sound governance and financial system stability. It provides foundation for future researchers in the field.

Default of Systemically Important Financial Intermediaries: Short-term Stability versus Incentive Compatibility?

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Dombret ◽  
André Ebner
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Financial Integration ◽  
Incentive Compatibility ◽  
Financial Intermediaries ◽  
Entry And Exit ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Market Participants ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Crucial Feature

Abstract Financial integration and globalization have acted as a major stimulus in the development of large, internationally operating banks, which not only provide cross-border services but also have a local presence. While these banks are themselves drivers of economic integration, they can pose serious threats to financial stability. Their size, interconnectedness and importance as providers of specific services mean that financial institutions can be too-systemic-to-fail (TSTF). Since the entry and exit of market participants is a crucial feature of well-functioning markets, the absence of any credible possibility of failure leads to serious distortions. This analysis gives an overview of the TSTF problem and discusses the challenges to be faced in establishing credible resolution regimes.

scholarly journals Financial Stability – Comparative Analysis: Montenegro, Serbia and the Netherlands

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Vučinić
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Financial System ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis

Abstract The global financial crisis has had far-reaching effects on financial systems and economies all over the world, thus putting the importance of safeguarding financial stability in the focus of interest of the global economy. This paper presents the importance of safeguarding financial stability and building a strong financial system with developed early identification and successful management of risks, i.e. a system resilient to shocks and capable of overcoming them. The paper focus is on the issue of financial stability of Montenegro, given through comparative analysis of the financial stability safeguarding frameworks in the Netherlands and the Republic of Serbia. The paper aims to present the regulatory institutional framework for safeguarding financial stability, and the measures that the countries take in order to achieve stability of their macroeconomic environment and financial system. The comparison of the characteristics and the approach to safeguarding the banking sector is particularly emphasised due to its major influence on the financial system stability.

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