scholarly journals TREASURY BILLS AND/OR CENTRAL BANK BILLS FOR ABSORBING SURPLUS LIQUIDITY: THE MAIN CONSIDERATIONS

2013 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 1350011
Author(s):  
OBERT NYAWATA
Keyword(s):  
Central Bank ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Central Banks ◽  
Market Development ◽  
Practical Reasons ◽  
Treasury Bills ◽  
Positive Externalities ◽  
Excess Liquidity ◽  
Challenging Question ◽  
Transmission Of Monetary Policy

This paper discusses the challenging question of whether central banks should use Treasury bills or central bank bills for draining excess liquidity in the banking system. While recognizing that there are practical reasons for using central bank bills, the paper argues that Treasury bills are the first best option especially because of the positive externalities for the financial sector and the rest of the economy. However, the main considerations in the choice should be: (i) operational independence for the central bank; (ii) market development; and (iii) the strengthening of the transmission of monetary policy impulses.

scholarly journals CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY: ECONOMIC AND LEGAL CHARACTERISTICS

2019 ◽  
pp. 94-100
Author(s):  
T.S. Hudima ◽  
V.A. Ustymenko
Keyword(s):  
Monetary Policy ◽  
Central Bank ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Central Banks ◽  
Digital Currency ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
The Right ◽  
Article 5

The article is devoted to identifying the peculiarities of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), explaining their impact on the monetary policy of the state, and identifying the prospects for the transformation of domestic banking legislation in connection with the implementation of the CBDC. It is noted that the scope of competence of the Central Bank and the legal basis for the issuance of the CBDC will depend on the economic and legal features of the digital currency, the degree of its impact on the monetary policy, the financial stability of the country’s economy and so on. In the process of forming the appropriate legal field and defining the conceptual apparatus in the sphere of emission and circulation of the CBDC, the peculiarities of the use of the latter in economic transactions and the specific functions not inherent in ordinary means of payment should be taken. СBDC initiatives will help: 1) progressively narrow the banking system at the level of the Central Banks (such as the Chicago Plan) by allowing individuals and businesses to deposit directly into the accounts of the Central Banks; 2) increasing confidence of economic entities and individuals in the financial system; 3) strengthening the financial stability of the economy (both domestically and globally). Granting business entities or individuals the right to store digital money directly with the Central Bank can give rise to two main directions of influence on monetary policy: first, to strengthen its transmission mechanism; secondly, lead to banks being disrupted. This may lead to some legal issues regarding (1) the NBU’s area of competence; (2) the constitutional foundations of the legal economic order (Article 5 of the ECU). In particular, it cannot be ruled out that centralization of the production, servicing, and management of the СBDC turnover may violate the principles of competition in business activities, prevent abuse of monopoly position in the market, etc. Keywords: monetary policy, central bank digital currency, financial stability, competence, legal framework, economic operations, issue.

scholarly journals Over- and Underbidding in Central Bank Open Market Operations Conducted as Fixed Rate Tender

2005 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulrich Bindseil
Keyword(s):  
Monetary Policy ◽  
Central Bank ◽  
Interest Rates ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Central Banks ◽  
General Question ◽  
Open Market ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Fixed Rate ◽  
Proposed Model

Abstract Open market operations play a key role in allocating central bank funds to the banking system and thereby in steering short-term interest rates in line with the stance of monetary policy. Many central banks apply so-called ‘fixed rate tender’ auctions in their open market operations. This paper presents, on the basis of a survey of central bank experience, a model of bidding in such tenders. In their conduct of fixed rate tenders, many central banks faced specifically an ‘under-’ and an ‘overbidding’ problem. These phenomena are revisited in the light of the proposed model, and the more general question of the optimal tender procedure and allotment policy of central banks is addressed.

Digital Money, Liquidity, and Monetary Policy (originally published in July 1997)

First Monday ◽  
2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksander Berentsen
Keyword(s):  
Monetary Policy ◽  
Central Bank ◽  
Money Supply ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Central Banks ◽  
Electronic Payment ◽  
Regulatory Policies ◽  
Digital Money ◽  
Payment Mechanisms ◽  
Retail Payments

The term digital money refers to various proposed electronic payment mechanisms designed for use by consumers to make retail payments. Digital money products have the potential to replace central bank currency, thereby affecting the money supply. This paper studies the effect of replacing central bank currency on the narrowly defined stock of money under various assumptions regarding regulatory policies and monetary operations of central banks and the reaction of the banking system.

scholarly journals Central Banks

2021 ◽  
pp. 11-28
Author(s):  
Ulrich Bindseil ◽  
Alessio Fotia
Keyword(s):  
Central Bank ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Central Banks ◽  
Reserve Requirement ◽  
Money Creation ◽  
Reserve Banking ◽  
Bank Money

AbstractThis chapter develops further the role of a central bank and its interplay with commercial banks. Together, the two ensure the provision of liquidity to the economy, such that the real sectors are shielded from flows of funds originating from household and investors. We also disaggregate the banking system into two banks to represent deposit flows between banks and their impact on the central bank’s balance sheet, and to distinguish between what we call “relative” and “absolute” central bank intermediation. We then integrate deposit money creation by commercial banks into our system of financial accounts, and revisit some old debates, such as the limits of bank money creation and the role of related parameters that the central bank can set (not only the reserve requirement ratio, but also the collateral framework). Finally, we explain the concepts of “plain money” and “full reserve banking” within the financial accounts, and also discuss in this framework the recent proposals regarding central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Central Bank Digital Currency and Financial Stability in a Dual Banking System

2020 ◽  
pp. 233-252
Author(s):  
Hichem Hamza ◽  
Khoutem Ben Jedidia
Keyword(s):  
Interest Rate ◽  
Central Bank ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Central Banks ◽  
Peer To Peer ◽  
Payment Mechanism ◽  
Digital Currency ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Open Question

The digitization of payment and the development of private digital currencies have constrained central banks to examine the issuance of their own central bank digital currency (CBDC) in order to face the competition of the new peer-to-peer payment system and the decline of cash use. This chapter addresses the topic of CBDC and places the discussion within the context of dual banking intermediation and financial stability. The design of CBDC in term of accessibility, anonymity, interest rate, and payment mechanism depends on the cryptocurrency use and money characteristics regarding the use of cash and deposit. The CBDC Sharia compliant, free of interest or PLS-based, fulfilling money value stability might be a solution. The effects of CBDC on banking intermediation and financial stability depend importantly on the CBDC design and switch significance of banks deposit to CBDC but remain an open question given the pros and cons arguments. In a dual banking system, Islamic banks could limit the disintermediation effect and maintain financial stability under Sharia compliance.

Monetary Policy Implications of Electronic Money

First Monday ◽  
1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksander Berentsen
Keyword(s):  
Central Bank ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Central Banks ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Electronic Payment ◽  
Electronic Money ◽  
Regulatory Policies ◽  
Digital Money ◽  
Payment Mechanisms ◽  
Retail Payments

The term digital money refers to various proposed electronic payment mechanisms designed for use by consumers to make retail payments. Digital money products have the potential to replace central bank currency, thereby affecting the money supply. This paper studies the effect of replacing central bank currency on the narrowly defined stock of money under various assumptions regarding regulatory policies and monetary operations of central banks and the reaction of the banking system.

4. The central bank and the conduct of monetary policy

2016 ◽  
pp. 54-71
Author(s):  
John Goddard ◽  
John O. S. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Monetary Policy ◽  
Interest Rate ◽  
Central Bank ◽  
Interest Rates ◽  
Banking Industry ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Central Banks ◽  
National Currency ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The International Monetary Fund

In most countries, the central bank manages the country’s money supply and interest rates. Most central banks hold a monopoly over printing the national currency and have supervisory or regulatory responsibilities for overseeing the banking industry. The central bank typically performs a dual role, operating as the government’s banker, and as banker to the rest of the banking system. ‘The central bank and the conduct of monetary policy’ explains the central bank’s role and describes the central banks of the UK, EU, and US, as well as the International Monetary Fund. It also outlines the central bank’s responsibility for implementing monetary policy and explains the deposit expansion multiplier, interest rate targeting, and quantitative easing.

scholarly journals The efficiency of monetary policy instruments of the European Central Bank in liquidity regulating in euro area

Equilibrium ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-208
Author(s):  
Ilona Pietryka
Keyword(s):  
Monetary Policy ◽  
Central Bank ◽  
Euro Area ◽  
European Central Bank ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Central Banks ◽  
European Central

Mechanism of forming of liquidity level of national central banks participating in ESCB is clear. It is based on centralized and decentralized operations. The ECB decides on the direction of monetary policy, and the national central banks implement monetary policy taking into account those guidelines as well as the conditions of their country. The aim of the paper is to estimate the efficiency of the EBC monetary policy in regulating the liquidity of the banking system in euro area. The aim was achieved by characterizing the organizational and balance relationship banks of the Eurosystem because of this regulation. Special accent was placed on monetary policy instruments, which are created by national central banks and they form liquidity of the euro area.

scholarly journals How Monetary Policy Affects the Lending and Economic Activity in a Banking System with Excess Liquidity

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Dashmir Saiti ◽  
Gjorgji Gockov ◽  
Borce Trenovski
Keyword(s):  
Central Bank ◽  
Interest Rates ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Inflation Rate ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Real Gdp ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Excess Liquidity ◽  
Short Run ◽  
The Republic

Abstract Research purpose. The purpose of this paper is to examine the efficiency of the transmission mechanism of the monetary policy in a banking system with excess liquidity. More specifically, it aims to examine how the interest rates of the central bank bills and inflation rate affect total lending and the overall economic activity in the country. For this purpose, the analysis is based on the case of the Republic of North Macedonia, whose banking system has exhibited excess liquidity in the past decade. Design / Methodology / Approach. The paper is based on two different VECM models, analyzing the impact of the central bank bills interest rates and the inflation rate, on lending and real GDP in the Republic of North Macedonia, for the period 2000 – 2019. The analysis also encompasses unit root tests for the variables of interest in order to determine their order of integration and choose appropriate statistical methods. The short-run causality is assessed using the Granger causality test, whereas the existence of the potential long-run relationship is examined using the Johansen cointegration test. In addition, in order to determine the magnitude of the mutual relationship, variance decomposition is employed in both estimated models. Moreover, the stability of the models when exposed to external shocks is observed through their impulse response functions. Findings. Conducted analysis shows the negative long-term impact of the central bank bills interest rates on lending and real GDP in North Macedonia. However, no statistically significant impact in this regard is found in the short run. Opposingly, the inflation rate negatively affects lending and real GDP in North Macedonia in the short run, whereas, in the long run, it does not have a statistically significant impact. Originality / Value / Practical implications. Unlike many other studies in this area, this paper provides practical guidance for the monetary authorities in countries with excess liquidity in the banking system. Namely, its findings imply that central banks should reduce the interbank rate when faced with crises that cause liquidity disparities between banks. Failure to reduce interest rates during the crisis disrupts financial stability, which causes banks to withhold investing their liquid assets in the real economy.

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