Issue 4 2017

Macroeconomics and Banking in Ireland – Governor Philip R. Lane

29 November 2018 Speech Address to Certified Bank Director Annual Conference, Institute of Bankers Introduction I welcome the opportunity to address the Certified Bank Director Annual Conference. In addition to taking responsibility for firm-specific strategies and risk management, it is essential that bank directors also understand the macroeconomic environment: after […]

Settlement Agreement between the Central Bank of Ireland and B.C.P. Asset Management Designated Activity Company

21 Dec 2017 Press Release The Central Bank of Ireland imposes a fine of €210,000 on B.C.P. Asset Management Designated Activity Company for client categorisation failings The Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank”) has fined the investment firm B.C.P. Asset Management Designated Activity Company (the “Firm” or “BCP”) […]

Economic Letter: Monetary policy regimes and the lower bound on interest rates

25 May 2018 Press Release An Economic Letter by Giuseppe Corbisiero considers whether the toolbox currently in use at central banks might not prove sufficient to deal with another severe depression if long-run real interest rates remain at their current low levels, limiting the room available to cut […]