scholarly journals Understanding banking regulatory and market framework in South Africa including the perceived strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 34-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tankiso Moloi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Financial Regulation ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Regulatory System ◽  
Banking Regulation ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Unintended Consequences ◽  
Shadow Banking ◽  
Market Framework

Following the global financial crisis of 2007, the manner in which banks conduct their business became the subject of interest to authorities. In South Africa, most analysts argued that the financial system was insulated by the prudent regulatory system. This paper reviewed the banking regulation and market framework applicable in the South African context. In reviewing regulation and banking market framework, it was found that the principal legal instrument which seeks to achieve credibility, stability and economic growth, is the Banks Act, No. 94 of 1990 (the Banks Act). Considering the applicable regulation, the paper concluded that South Africa has a developed and well regulated banking system which compares favourably with regulatory environment applied by the developed countries. It was, however; cautioned that further regulation such as the recently announced ‘Twin Peaks’ approach to financial regulation could result in unintended consequences, such as driving a larger share of activity into the shadow banking sector.

Non-banking financial intermediation and phenomena of shadow money in modern economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 1694-1709
Author(s):  
Vladimir K. BURLACHKOV
Keyword(s):  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Financial Intermediation ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Banking Regulation ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Bank Credit ◽  
Shadow Banking ◽  
Economic Agents ◽  
Shadow Banking System ◽  
Lending Activity

Subject. The article addresses the non-banking financial intermediation (shadow banking system) as it is successfully expanding nowadays both in developed countries and emerging economics. Objectives. The study aims at conducting a comprehensive analysis of the specifics of non-banking financial intermediation, revealing its impact on economic agents’ activities, causes and consequences, and elaborating the methodological framework for effectiveness of modern monetary policy. Methods. I employ methods of scientific abstraction, induction, deduction, synthesis, and comparative analysis. Results. In the modern national economy, along with the money, created by the central bank and commercial banks, there are highly liquid financial instruments called shadow money. The scope of its application is shadow banking (financial intermediation) outside the banking system. The use of shadow money is caused by high demand for credit resources. Conclusions. The high activity of shadow banking and increased turnover of shadow money resulted from a transfer to Basel standards of banking regulation in the 1990s, which affected the lending activity of commercial banks. Under these conditions, the demand for loans provided by non-bank credit and financial institutions increased. The market of non-bank credit products was formed. However, the process of lending in the shadow banking is associated with high risks and non-stability of shadow money, widely used in this sphere.

Financial Reform Efforts since the Global Financial Crisis—An Overview

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Schillig
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Banking Regulation ◽  
Shadow Banking ◽  
Reform Agenda ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Institutional Architecture ◽  
Market Infrastructure

The chapter provides an overview of the current state of the reform efforts in the jurisdictions under consideration with a focus on the institutional architecture, banking regulation, shadow banking, and financial market infrastructure. It briefly reviews the generally accepted causes of the global financial crisis and the eurozone crisis, as well as the reform agenda at global/international level. It summarizes the reform efforts in the EU and the US that are of particular relevance for the recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms. These reform efforts form the context in which the new recovery and resolution regime must be viewed.

UK and US finance regulatory cycle may turn softer

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Financial Regulation ◽  
Banking Regulation ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The United States ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Centre ◽  
Eu Membership ◽  
Housing Costs ◽  
The 2008 Financial Crisis

Subject Prospects for softer financial regulation. Significance Following the 2008 financial crisis, banks in most developed countries have faced tougher regulatory and fiscal measures. In view of their role in the financial crisis and the extent of public sector support required to bail out some banks, they have been constrained in their ability to lobby against such measures. New regulations, in particular the additional capital that banks are required to hold, are leading to a re-evaluation of banks' strategies, especially for those banks categorised as global systemically important banks. As a result, many large banks have reduced their global footprint, exiting less profitable activities or countries. Impacts The forthcoming UK referendum on continued EU membership could increase risks over London's position as a financial centre. Global banks will stay in London thanks to the city's international accessibility, although rising housing costs could become a constraint. In the United States, pressure for more banking regulation will be a feature of the Democratic primary race.

Redefining the Role of Banking Regulation in the Banking Sector of European Union

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-36
Author(s):  
Violeta Todorović ◽  
Milena Jakšić ◽  
Lazar Sedlarević
Keyword(s):  
Economic Integration ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Banking Regulation ◽  
Banking Union ◽  
Problem Situations ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis

Abstract During the last two decades there have been significant changes in the structure of the banking sector at the European level. Factors such as globalization, integration and development of information technologies had a significant impact on these changes. In terms of the economic integration of Europe and structural changes, there is a need to redefine the regulatory infrastructure, due to inadequate institutional arrangements. The problem topics about reform of banking regulation and establishment of a banking union, as a new level of economic integration of Europe, has been put in the focus of interest during the global financial crisis. For this reason, the paper attempts to give a comprehensive analysis of the reasons and ways to reform regulation of the banking sector. Using a critical review of the implemented reforms of banking regulation at the national and supranational level will be reconsidered their applicability in specific problem situations and suggest measures for further improvement.

Funny Money or Legitimate Finance? Shadow Banking and Policy Impacts in China

2021 ◽  
pp. 000276422110200
Author(s):  
Sara Hsu ◽  
Xun Han
Keyword(s):  
Banking Sector ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Financial System ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Banking Regulation ◽  
Shadow Banking ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Money Flows ◽  
Shadow Banking System ◽  
The Impact

Government officials in China have taken different views regarding shadow banking. Some have seen the industry as overly risky, potentially undermining the formal financial system, while others have asserted that it is an increasingly important part of the financial system, filling a gap in finance provision to particular sectors and smaller firms. Do their views matter? Regulators have striven to crack down on the riskiest practices in shadow banking, but are the policies effective? In this article, we analyze the impact of government attitudes and actions on the shadow banking sector. Using a unique data set based on information collected from various sources in a difference-in-difference model, we find that shadow banking regulation plays a strong role in China’s financial sector, while contradictory government views (in the form of commentary in the People’s Daily) on shadow banking do not. This reveals that shadow banking is strongly affected by political authority when it is codified into regulation. Only some aspects of shadow banking can be legitimized through regulation, while the remainder of China’s financial system remains constrained due to state dominance over the financial sector. This underscores the “funny” nature of shadow banking’s money flows. This article is one of the first to study the effects of government views and regulations on the shadow banking system.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF SHADOW BANKING ACTIVITIES AS NON BANK INTERMEDIATION TOWARD REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS IN FUNCTION CONTROL OF FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR IN INDONESIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Lastuti Abubakar ◽  
C. Sukmadilaga ◽  
Tri Handayani
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Banking Regulation ◽  
Shadow Banking ◽  
Services Sector ◽  
Financial Services Sector ◽  
Analytical Research ◽  
Global Financial System

Based on the Global Shadow Banking Monitory Report 2015 issued by the Financial Stability Board, global shadow banking activities manage 80% of global GDP and 90% of the global financial system assets. Hence, this study aimed to examine the regulation and supervision of shadow banking activities in Indonesia. The method used is normative juridical with descriptive analytical research specifications. Based on the research results as follows : regulation of shadow banking in Indonesia's financial services sector covers all financial institutions outside the banking sector or Non-Bank Financial Institutions that the regulations are scattered in various rules. Indonesia has developed an integrated surveillance system for the entire financial services sector, include NBFIs. Development of shadow banking regulation will be based on the strengthening of reporting, monitoring, supervision and regulation. Keywords : regulatory developments, shadow banking, and supervision

scholarly journals Financial Markets: From the “Tragedy of Commons” to Balanced Regulation

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-190
Author(s):  
Anastasia Podrugina ◽  
◽  
Anton Tabakh ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Markets ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Financial Regulation ◽  
Financial System ◽  
Political Influence ◽  
Regulation System ◽  
Shadow Banking ◽  
Financial Industry ◽  
Tax Legislation

Nowadays the global financial system faces a triple challenge: the threat of a new systemic financial crisis at both global and regional levels; difficulties of constant adaptation of existing financial business and regulatory practices to intensive technological innovations; direct and hidden consequences of excessive political influence on the financial system through sanctions and selectively applied practices for sanction purposes. Improving the quality of financial regulation will require deeper cooperation between regulators of leading economies and a proactive position of the financial industry, as well as the decentralization of financial regulation. However, it is unlikely that this will happen at the global level. Financial stability became a key goal of global financial regulation in the post-crisis period. We consider financial stability as the «tragedy of commons». The article describes the main trends of financial markets regulation after the crisis: transformation of global financial architecture, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing practices (AML/ CT), financial sanctions. The article analyzes the existing failures of modern post-crisis financial regulation: credit crunch, reduction in the effectiveness of monetary policy, regulatory arbitrage, and increased compliance costs (AML/CT legislation, tax legislation, and the sanctions regime). In the future we expect simultaneous trends of harmonization and standardization of requirements in traditional sectors of financial markets (including traditional institutions of the shadow banking sector), but at the same time regulatory arbitrage1 will induce new financial technologies in order to reduce regulatory costs. The crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 despite its non-financial nature will almost inevitably have a major impact on financial markets and their regulation. Possible steps to eliminate failures in the financial regulation system are proposed, including recommendations for international organizations.

scholarly journals QuoVadis Regulation of Islamic Economics in Post-Reform Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 507-522
Author(s):  
Apik Anitasari Intan Saputri
Keyword(s):  
Financial Regulation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Regulatory System ◽  
Banking Regulation ◽  
State Ownership ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Economic Regulation ◽  
The Government ◽  
Islamic Economic ◽  
Economic Regulations

This paper describes the regulation of Islamic economics and the urgency of its development, the post-reform Islamic economic, regulatory system, and analyzes the orientation of Indonesian Islamic economic regulation from a political economy perspective. This article's method is a descriptive analysis by analyzing political phenomena that occur in the formulation of Islamic economic regulations in post-reform Indonesia. This qualitative research uses literature studies. The development of Islamic financial regulation in Indonesia is relatively late when referring to Islamic finance development in other countries. This is related to the national political conditions, which are generally less responsive to institutions labeled Islamic. The dramatic changes in Indonesian politics since the fall of the Soeharto regime have made room for real democracy. Islamic banking regulation responds to the Islamic banking industry's development, which requires assurance of legal certainty and legal justice in a clear regulation. The increase in the role of the government in dealing with Islamic economic problems has a big role. According to Islam, economic policies must be supported by social responsibility, limited economic freedom by sharia, multi-ownership recognition, namely private ownership, state ownership, and a high work ethic. The interpretation and development of Islamic economic regulations can be richer and more important if it is based on concrete experiences of development in implementing Islamic economic regulations in Indonesia. In seeking economic laws in line with the rububiyah principle, practical experiences are material for validating Islamic economic laws.

scholarly journals Financial Regulation And Supervision: Theory And Practice In South Africa

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Botha ◽  
Daniel Makina
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Regulation ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Supervisory System ◽  
Institutional Approach ◽  
Regulation And Supervision ◽  
Regulatory Systems ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis

This paper discusses the theory of financial regulation and practices in countries and South Africa in particular. One of the causes of the global financial crisis (2007-2009) often cited is inadequate or improper regulation and supervision of the financial sector. The global financial crisis revealed inadequacies of extant regulatory systems which arguably had not kept pace with financial innovation. Consequently, all major economies are reforming their regulatory systems in the aftermath. In the UK the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has devised a set of banking regulation while the USA enacted the Dodd-Frank Act to revamp the regulation of financial services. Historically, financial regulation and supervision has been premised on the silo (institutional) approach whereby institutions are regulated according to functional lines. However, in the past two decades many countries in advanced economies adopted a consolidated approach in response to the emergence of financial conglomerates whose regulation could not be adequately handled by the traditional silo approach. South Africa, a middle-income developing country, has had a regulatory and supervisory system that has been driven by the market and international trends. Having started as a institutional approach, it metamorphosed into a functional approach in the late 1980s. Since the 1990s the South African regulatory and supervisory system has had at its heart the central bank regulating the banking sector and a multi-sector regulatory approach for other non-banking financial services. Though the financial sector was largely unscathed by the global financial crisis, South Africa has also moved to reform its regulatory system to embrace the twin peak model in line with trends in related countries.

scholarly journals The open-endedness of macroprudential policy. Endogenous risks as an obstacle to countercyclical financial regulation

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 224-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bart Stellinga
Keyword(s):  
Financial Markets ◽  
Financial Regulation ◽  
Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Unintended Consequences ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Policy Outcome ◽  
Macroprudential Policy ◽  
Financial Regulations ◽  
The Global Financial Crisis ◽  
Limited Scope

AbstractAfter the global financial crisis of 2007–9, policymakers hailed macroprudential policy as the solution to financial markets’ boom-bust patterns. Financial regulations would have to operate countercyclically, increasing in stringency during a boom while becoming lenient in a bust. Simultaneously, the procyclical effects of pre-crisis rules would have to be eliminated. Actual reforms, however, do not live up to these high hopes. In addition to the countercyclical policy framework's limited scope and ambition, its open-endedness is particularly striking. As policymakers have not specified when supervisors should (de)activate what instruments and how firms should measure risk, there is an inbuilt indeterminacy at macroprudential policy's core. I argue that obstacles inherent to the nature of systemic risk are key to understanding this policy outcome. As the financial system is reflexive, adaptive, and complex, there are hard limits to supervisors’ ability to “read” the financial cycle. Furthermore, as macroprudential policy itself becomes “part of financial markets,” countercyclical interventions may have systemically significant unintended consequences. This article empirically shows how policymakers at the global and EU level, confronted with these measurement and mitigation problems, ultimately opted for a limited and open-ended policy framework.

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