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23 Sep 2018
Fintech credit markets around the world: size, drivers and policy issues
Turner discusses how fintech credit offers an alternative funding source for businesses and consumers, but also gives rise to challenges for regulators. For financial stability, challenges and benefits may arise if the fintech credit sector grows further, or if banks make greater use of similar technological innovations in providing credit.
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23 Sep 2018
Regulating cryptocurrencies: assessing market reactions
Auer discusses how the valuations of cryptocurrencies, as well as their transaction volumes and user bases, react to news about regulatory actions. The BIS study suggests that cryptocurrency markets rely on regulated financial institutions to operate, bringing cryptocurrencies within reach of national regulation.regulation.
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23 Sep 2018
The rise of zombie firms: causes and consequences
Banerjee discusses the rise in the number of zombie firms since the late 1980s. The BIS's analysis suggests that this increase is linked to reduced financial pressure, which in turn seems to reflect in part the effects of lower interest rates.
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