An Overview of the Issues and the Book

2019 ◽  
pp. 3-15
Author(s):  
Pornpinun Chantapacdepong ◽  
Matthias Helble ◽  
Naoyuki Yoshino
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Spillover Effects ◽  
Macroprudential Policy ◽  
Macroeconomic Shocks ◽  
Monetary Policies ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
The Impact

The introduction provides an overview of the book and summarizes its objectives. The book is divided into four parts. The first part provides an overview of the empirics of shock spillovers through trade and financial channels in general. The second part examines the mechanism driving financial spillovers, both price-oriented and quantity-oriented. The third part presents case studies of the implications of spillovers on real economies. The final part outlines implications for monetary policy and macroprudential policy. The objective of this book is to explain how macroeconomic shocks stemming from the global financial crisis and recent unconventional monetary policies in developed economies have affected macroeconomic and financial stability in emerging markets, with a particular focus on Asia. In particular, the book studies the spillover effects of macroeconomic shocks on financial markets and flows in emerging economies and the impact of recent macroeconomic shocks on real economies in emerging markets.

Macroeconomic Shocks and Unconventional Monetary Policy

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Interest Rate ◽  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Spillover Effects ◽  
Macroeconomic Shocks ◽  
Monetary Policies ◽  
Developed Economies

Barely two decades after the Asian financial crisis Asia was suddenly confronted with multiple challenges originating outside the region: the 2008 global financial crisis, the European debt crisis, and, finally developed economies’ implementation of unconventional monetary policies. Especially the implementation of quantitative easing (QE), ultra-low interest rate policies, and negative interest rate policies by a number of large central banks has given rise to concerns over financial stability and international capital flows. One of the regions most profoundly affected by the crisis was Asia due to its high dependence on international trade and international financial linkages. The objective of this book is to explain how macroeconomic shocks stemming from the global financial crisis and recent unconventional monetary policies in developed economies have affected macroeconomic and financial stability in emerging markets, with a particular focus on Asia. In particular, the book covers the following thematic areas: (i) the spillover effects of macroeconomic shocks on financial markets and flows in emerging economies; (ii) the impact of recent macroeconomic shocks on real economies in emerging markets; and (iii) key challenges for the monetary, exchange rate, trade, and macroprudential policies of developing economies, especially Asian economies, and suggestions and recommendations to increase resiliency against external shocks.

Fiscal and Monetary Policies in Reaction to the Financial Tsunami by the Taiwanese Government

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 153-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsiao-Yin Chen ◽  
Cheng-Few Lee ◽  
Tzu Tai ◽  
Kehluh Wang
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Financial Market ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Monetary Policies ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Taiwanese Government

The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of the 2007 financial tsunami on the Taiwanese financial market. We find that, although significant for banks, security firms, and insurance companies, the effect was relatively lower if compared with that in Europe and the United States. In addition, we present fiscal and monetary policies issued by the Taiwanese government in reaction to the global financial crisis. These policy measures focused on stabilizing the financial market, reducing the level of unemployment, and creating more lending opportunities in support of Taiwanese companies. We also discuss the policy measures of the US government and other Asian countries in relation to the global financial crisis. Finally, we provide some suggestions to improve financial supervision and enhance financial reforms in Taiwan.

scholarly journals Macroprudential Policy Versus Other Economic Policies

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-66
Author(s):  
Eva Lorenčič ◽  
◽  
Mejra Festić ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crises ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Financial System ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Economic Policies ◽  
Macroprudential Policy ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis

After the global financial crisis of 2007, macroprudential policy instruments have gained in recognition as a crucial tool for enhancing financial stability. Monetary policy, fiscal policy, and microprudential policy operate with a different toolkit and focus on achieving goals other than the stability of the financial system as a whole. In ligh of this, a fourth policy – namely macroprudential policy – is required to mitigate and prevent shocks that could destabilize the financial system as a whole and compromise financial stability. The aim of this paper is to contrast macroprudential policy with other economic policies and explain why other economic policies are unable to attain financial stability, which in turn justifies the need for a separate macroprudential policy, the ultimate goal whereof is precisely financial stability of the financial system as a whole. Our research results based on the descriptive research method indicate that, in order to prevent future financial crises, it is indispensable to combine both the microprudential and the macroprudential approach to financial stability. This is because the causes of the crises are often such that they cannot be prevented or mitigated by relying only on microprudential or only on macroprudential policy instruments.

scholarly journals Exchange rate regimes and external financial stability

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (209) ◽  
pp. 27-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ovidiu Stoica ◽  
Iulian Ihnatov
Keyword(s):  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Exchange Rate Regimes ◽  
Annual Data ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Level Of Economic Development ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Alternative Regime

Financial stability within the framework of the global financial crisis has become a common topic for researchers and practitioners. In order to analyse the impact of exchange rate regimes on financial stability we use both the de jure and de facto exchange rate classifications. We apply the model to a 1999-2010 annual data sample for 135 countries and territories, grouped by the level of economic development. Our second focus is the investigation of the effects of the exchange rate regimes in three economic integration areas (member countries of the European Union 27, the Southern Common Market, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) on financial stability. Our results generally support the central banks? concerns that the flexibility of exchange rate regimes should be reduced in order to sustain financial stability; however, the findings are not robust when using alternative regime classifications.

The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Central Banking

2019 ◽  
pp. 170-192
Author(s):  
Alex Cukierman
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Interest Rates ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Inflation Targeting ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Central Banking ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Regulatory Reforms

This chapter describes the impacts of the global financial crisis on monetary policy and institutions. It argues that during the crisis, financial stability took precedence over traditional inflation targeting and discusses the emergence of unconventional policy instruments such as quantitative easing (QE), forex market interventions, negative interest rates, and forward guidance. It describes the interaction between the zero lower bound (ZLB) and QE, and proposals, such as raising the inflation target, to alleviate the ZLB constraint. The chapter discusses the consequences of the relative passivity of fiscal policies, “helicopter money,” and 100 percent reserve requirement. The crisis triggered regulatory reforms in which central banks’ objectives were expanded to encompass macroprudential regulation. The chapter evaluates recent regulatory reforms in the United States, the euro area, and the United Kingdom. It presents data on new net credit formation during the crisis and discusses implications for exit policies.

Money laundering and financial stability: does adverse publicity matter?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahriye Basaran-Brooks
Keyword(s):  
Money Laundering ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reputational Risk ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Already suffering reputational damage from the global financial crisis, banks face a further loss of trust due to their poor money laundering (ML) compliance practices. As confidence-driven institutions, the loss of reputation stemming from inadequate compliance with regulations and policies labels banks as facilitators of crime and destroys public trust both in the bank itself, peer banks and the wider banking system. Considering the links between financial stability and adverse publicity about banks, this paper aims to critically examine the implications of ML-specific bank information on financial stability. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopts a content analysis and a theoretical discussion by critically evaluating the role of bank compliance information on stability with references to recent case studies. Findings This paper establishes that availability of information regarding a bank involved in or facilitating ML might pose a threat to financial stability if bank counterparties cut their ties with the bank in question and when bank stakeholders show a strong and sudden negative reaction to adverse publicity. Though recent ML scandals have not caused immediate instability, general loss of confidence associated with reputational risk have had a destabilising effect on affected banks’ capital and liquidity. Originality/value There has been surprisingly little discussion to date on the impact of publicly available bank information on financial stability and public confidence within the ML compliance framework. This paper approaches the issue of publicly available banking compliance information solely through the prism of public confidence and reputational risk and its impact on macro-stability by examining recent ML scandals.

1. The Study of Global Political Economy

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Ravenhill
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Interwar Period ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Economic Policies ◽  
Global Political Economy ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
The World ◽  
World Poverty ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
The Impact

This volume provides an introduction to the field of Global Political Economy (GPE). It explores some of the approaches that have addressed the key concerns of theorists of GPE; for example. what conditions are most conducive to the emergence of collaborative behaviour among states on economic issues, or what are the determinants of the foreign economic policies of states. It examines various aspects of the debate about globalization as well as the impact of globalization on world poverty, inequality, and the environment. It also considers how globalization has changed the relations between industrialized and less developed economies. This chapter discusses the global financial crisis and the world economy pre-1914, in the interwar period, and post-1945. It also analyses the emergence of GPE as a field and describes a number of approaches to the study of GPE.

scholarly journals The source of financial contagion and spillovers: An evaluation of the covid-19 pandemic and the global financial crisis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. e0261835
Author(s):  
Samet Gunay ◽  
Gokberk Can
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Stock Markets ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Financial Contagion ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
Volatility Spillovers ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
The Impact

This study investigates the reaction of stock markets to the Covid-19 pandemic and the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 (GFC) and compares their influence in terms of risk exposures. The empirical investigation is conducted using the modified ICSS test, DCC-GARCH, and Diebold-Yilmaz connectedness analysis to examine financial contagion and volatility spillovers. To further reveal the impact of these two crises, the statistical features of tranquil and crisis periods under different time intervals are also compared. The test results show that although the outbreak’s origin was in China, the US stock market is the source of financial contagion and volatility spillovers during the pandemic, just as it was during the GFC. The propagation of shocks is considerably higher between developed economies compared to emerging markets. Additionally, the results show that the COVID-19 pandemic induced a more severe contagious effect and risk transmission than the GFC. The study provides an extensive examination of the COVID-19 pandemic and the GFC in terms of financial contagion and volatility spillovers. The results suggest the presence of strong co-movements of world stock markets with the US equity market, especially in periods of financial turmoil.

scholarly journals The Contribution of Large Banking Institutions to Systemic Risk: What Do We Know? A Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nils Moch
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Risk ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Banking Regulation ◽  
Banking Institutions ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Against the background of the global financial crisis, we review recent literature on the debate about “too big to fail”. This is (still) one of the key issues in banking literature since it determines the conditions for adequate banking regulation, financial stability and economic welfare. Analyzing 30 papers from 2009 to 2017, our work focusses on the impact of large banks on systemic risk. Large financial institutions can affect systemic risk by either contributing to systemic risk or being extremely exposed to sources of systematic risk and contagion. We find a considerable number of theoretical and empirical studies providing evidence that against the background of the constitution of present-day real financial systems, bank size is a key predictor for systemic risk and that the largest banks disproportionately contribute to overall risk. This relationship is found in samples of different composition, for various periods and with different measures covering diverse aspects of systemic risk.

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