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Bailey - Michael D. Gill Memorial Society Lecture

In this lecture, Andrew Bailey reflects on the life and contributions of Mike Gill, including the role Mike played as a moderniser and internationalist at the CFTC. Andrew also reflects on the importance of central clearing in ensuring the safe operation of the global financial system, supported by regulatory and supervisory cooperation.

The speech by Andrew Bailey centers on the critical importance of international cooperation and proper management in financial clearing systems. It underscores the lessons learned from the Global Financial Crisis, highlighting the potential risks associated with central counterparty clearing if not handled diligently. Bailey emphasizes the significance of maintaining robust standards for CCPs to mitigate systemic risks and ensure financial stability globally. The speech also elaborates on the evolving role of non-bank financial intermediaries in derivatives markets and the necessity for innovative risk management approaches. It ends with a commitment to ongoing international cooperation to sustain the safety and efficacy of global financial markets, reflecting the values of the late Mike Gill, who was hailed as a pivotal figure in fostering these principles.


- Positivity: 70
- Uncertainty: 60

Bailey - Today’s challenges in Financial Stability: the new and the not so new

In this speech, Andrew Bailey discusses global financial stability, emphasising the importance of understanding financial theory and learning the lessons from history. He highlights the need for a macro-prudential approach, new surveillance tools particularly for risks in the non-bank sector and its interaction across the financial system, and emergency central bank facilities that can be temporarily provided in a crisis.

Andrew Bailey's speech focuses on the themes of global financial stability and the systemic challenges facing the world today, drawing heavily from financial stability theory and historical context. Bailey advocates for a macroprudential perspective over a fragmented “laundry list approach” to address financial stability risks, emphasizing the need for a system-wide focus. He highlights how memories of past crises, such as the 2008 financial crisis, can fade, leading to complacency. A significant concern is the shift in financial intermediation from traditional banks to non-bank entities, which requires new surveillance and response tools. There’s an emphasis on the need for central banks to maintain the stability of money's nominal value while devising emergency facilities for non-banks during stressed conditions, ensuring financial stability even amidst evolving market dynamics. Bailey underscores the criticality of distinguishing between money and finance, advocating for interventions to protect systemic stability and support sustainable economic growth.


Positivity: 60
Uncertainty: 70

Waller - Centralized and Decentralized Finance: Substitutes or Complements?

In his speech, Governor Christopher J. Waller discusses the evolving financial landscape, focusing on the role of decentralized finance (defi) and its relationship with centralized finance. He acknowledges the potential of defi to revolutionize financial market trading, highlighting innovations like distributed ledger technology (DLT), tokenization, and smart contracts, which can improve efficiency in both centralized and decentralized systems. Despite the possibilities for defi to operate independently, Waller sees it largely complementing centralized finance, enhancing traditional systems instead of wholly replacing them. Stablecoins are emphasized for their dual potential to facilitate decentralized transactions and pose risks similar to other substitutes for the U.S. dollar. Consideration is given to regulatory needs to manage risks associated with these new technologies, especially concerning trust issues and financial safety. Overall, while Waller sees decentralized innovations as promising, he maintains the importance of traditional financial intermediation in ensures system reliability and security, advocating a balanced integration of technological advancements for the benefit of consumers and businesses.

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Positivity: 70
Uncertainty: 60

Woods - Competing for growth

In his speech ‘competing for growth’, Sam Woods explains how the PRA is supporting the UK’s economic growth and international competitiveness, while maintaining financial stability.

Sam Woods' speech articulates a proactive approach to the UK's new regulatory objectives focused on competitiveness and growth. He emphasized that regulators are committed to aligning their actions with the statutory framework set by Parliament, disproving perceptions of resistance to the new objectives. A pivotal theme in his speech is the balance between maintaining financial stability and fostering economic growth, underscored by lessons from the 2008 financial crisis. The speech highlights tangible actions, such as the scrapping of the bankers’ bonus cap, which illustrate a shift towards enhancing the UK's attractiveness for financial services while ensuring that regulations remain prudent. Furthermore, Woods touches on the need to manage risks properly, streamline regulatory processes, and engage in meaningful debates about the impacts of regulation. Overall, the speech projects a vision of regulatory evolution that adapts to market changes without compromising financial stability.


Positivity: 75
Uncertainty: 30