Macroprudential policies and the central bank – a marriage of convenience?
Macroprudential policies and the central bank – a marriage of convenience?

Summary/Abstract: The Global financial crisis caused a redefinition of the institutional arrangements of the financial safety net. One of the most popular changes was the correction of financial supervision optics, from microprudential to macroprudential and the selection of the central bank as a proper institution to perform the role of a systemic financial supervisor. The main objective of this article is to analyze and critically assess the central bank’s competences over macroprudential policies. This study was carried out in two aspects. Firstly, theoretical considerations showing pros and cons were analyzed. Secondly, the results of empirical qualitative research were presented. The main aim of that research was to identify tendencies in highly-developed countries in relation to the location and character of macroprudential policy competences.

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