Tag Archives for banking supervision

Global Financial Architecture – Article by Charles W. Calomiris

Charles Calomiris article on a New Global Financial Architecture from October 1998 is an interesting document, outlining the criticism of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs). He starts with an interesting claim: Economics normally provides rather dismal news, emphasizing tradeoffs among … Continue reading

29. April 2008 by kasi
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Mayes, Wood: “The Structure of Financial Regulation”

David G. Mayes and Geoffrey E. Wood have published a book about “The Structure of Financial Regulation” in 2007 based on a workshop held at the Bank of FInland. The book includes some interesting chapters on: Financial supervision Bank regulation … Continue reading

22. April 2008 by kasi
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Discussion of 2008 FSF Report on Financial Stability

The FSF Report on Financial Stability (called “Enhancing Market and Institutional Resilience”) was yesterday approved by the G7. To assess the impact of the report on the global financial architecture and the responses to the credit crisis in the financial … Continue reading

13. April 2008 by kasi
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CEBS – Committee of European Banking Supervisors

Institution: CEBS Abbreviation: Committee of European Banking Supervisors Type: Public Founded: 2003 Members Total: 28 (Central Banks or Banking Supervision Authorities in the EU, ECB) plus five observers (Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland plus European Commission and European Banking Supervision Committee) Membership … Continue reading

02. April 2008 by kasi
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BCBS – Basel Committee on Banking Supervision

Institution: Basel Committee on Banking Supervision Abbreviation: BCBS Type: Public Founded: 1974 Members Total: 13 Membership in: FSF, JF Membership of: Description: The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is forum for regular cooperation on banking supervisory matters. Its objective is … Continue reading

02. April 2008 by kasi
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