Program: Monetary

Greening Central Bank Refinancing Operations

20 June 2024 | Online at 9.00 am CEST | Co-hosted with AMRO
Monetary, Webinar | Tags: ASEAN+3, Central Banks, Climate Risks, Financial Supervision
The upcoming webinar will explore the existing experience with TROs across ASEAN+3 and outline key design elements for the use of TROs moving forward in support of an affordable, secure and clean energy future in the region. ... continue reading

Monetary Policy and Climate Change – Distinguishing Between a Protective and a Proactive Agenda

| 4 June 2024
Monetary, Policy Briefs | Tags: Central Banks, Climate Risks, Governing Finance
Central banks in many economies are striving to take account of climate change in their policies and operations. In this context, the important distinction between a protective agenda versus a proactive agenda is often blurred. ... continue reading

What Should Bank Supervisors Do About Climate Risks?

| 4 June 2024
Monetary, Policy Briefs | Tags: Central Banks, Climate Risks, Financial Supervision, Governing Finance
This paper considers the role of bank supervisory authorities with respect to climate change. The emerging consensus is that financial supervisors and regulators must address climate-related risks to banks and other financial institutions. The paper discusses potentially productive avenues for doing that in the near ... continue reading

Financial Regulation and Supervision in Switzerland – Looking Ahead

22 May 2024 | Bern, Switzerland | By Invitation
Monetary, Roundtables | Tags: Financial Governance, Financial Stability, Financial Supervision
Prudential regulation and supervision are central to ensuring the resilience and strength of the financial sector. However, effective prudential regulation and supervision cannot be taken for granted... ... continue reading

Aligning Sovereign Bond Markets with the Net Zero Transition: Key Findings and Debate

29 April 2024 | Online | Co-hosted with GRI-LSE
Monetary, Panel | Tags: Central Banks, Climate Risks, Debt, Financial Supervision
To celebrate the launch of a flagship policy report discussing the role of central banks in aligning sovereign bond markets with the net zero transition, the Grantham Research Institute at LSE and CEP are co-hosting an online debate. ... continue reading

Financial Supervision and Emerging Risks: How to Implement the Basel III Recommendations for Climate Risk Supervision

17 April 2024 | Online | Co-hosted with AMRO
Monetary, Webinar | Tags: Climate Risks, Financial Supervision, Macroprudential Policy
The webinar highlighted the next steps required by financial supervisors to ensure the appropriate integration of climate risks in the Pillar 1 provisions of the Basel regime, with a focus on capital adequacy assessments and in macroprudential policy, with a focus on systemic risk buffers. ... continue reading

Aligning Sovereign Bond Markets with the Net Zero Transition: the Role of Central Banks

, , and | 14 March 2024
Monetary, Policy Briefs | Tags: Central Banks, Climate Risks, Debt, Financial Supervision
Aligning sovereign bonds with net zero requires coordinated action by several stakeholders across the financial system. National governments are first in line to act but central banks have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. ... continue reading

Financial Regulation and Supervision in China. Grappling with the Ups and Downs of the Property Market

and | 12 March 2024
Monetary, Policy Briefs | Tags: China, Financial Supervision, Housing
China's economic landscape bears the distinct imprint of its real estate sector, serving as both an engine of growth and a focal point for financial risk. ... continue reading

Towards Macroprudential Frameworks for Managing Climate Risks

11 March 2024 | Online | 18h00 CET
Monetary, Panel | Tags: Central Banks, Climate Risks, Financial Stability, Macroprudential Policy
In collaboration with E-axes Forum, we co-hosted a panel on macroprudential frameworks for managing climate-related financial risks. ... continue reading

Net Zero Central Banking in Africa’s Diverse Economies: Challenges, Opportunities and Policy Options

, and | 29 November 2023
Monetary, Policy Briefs | Tags: Africa, Central Banks, Climate Risks, Financial Stability, Inequality
Africa’s economies are contending with a diverse set of challenges and opportunities in relation to building low-carbon, green economies and the transition to net zero emissions. Central banks can play a pivotal role in enabling the green transition in Africa. ... continue reading