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FSC communication
In the second half of 2023 the German financial system proved stable despite the existence of high vulnerabilities. However, uncertainty remains high in view of interest rate rises, a clouded growth outlook, increased cyber risks and geopolitical conflicts.
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FSC-report
The Financial Stability Committee (FSC) presents the German Bundestag its tenth report, covering the reporting period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. The FSC dealt with developments in the risk situation and resilience of the German financial system as well as the adequacy of the package of macroprudential measures. Amongst other things, the FSC looked at risks that financial stability might …
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FSC communication
The German Financial Stability Committee (FSC) agrees with the risk assessment and the conclusions of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) in its warning on vulnerabilities in the European financial system. The ESRB’s warning is also addressed at national authorities with responsibility for financial stability. The Committee supports the ESRB’s call to preserve or further build up micro and …
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FSC-report
The German Financial Stability Committee (FSC) has presented its ninth report to the German Bundestag. In the reporting period from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, the main topics explored by the FSC were the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the risks emanating from the real estate market and the activation of macroprudential measures to counteract the increased vulnerabilities in the German …
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FSC communication
The German Financial Stability Committee (FSC) has analysed which macroprudential instruments currently most effectively address the risks identified in the financial system. The FSC welcomes the package of macroprudential measures announced by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
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FSC communication
At its December meeting, the Financial Stability Committee (FSC) assessed the current risk situation in the German financial system. It concluded that macroprudential policy should return to prevention mode. Given the existing uncertainties over economic trends, the FSC will assess which instruments should be activated swiftly in 2022 to address the identified risks as effectively as possible.
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FSC-report
The Financial Stability Committee (Ausschuss für Finanzstabilität) is presenting its eighth report on financial stability in Germany to the German Bundestag. Its work has focused on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the German financial system. Amongst other topics, the Committee has also been looking at risks emanating from the real estate market, Brexit, central counterparties (CCPs), …
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CCyB
Due to the uncertain impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, BaFin lowered the buffer from 0.25% to 0% as of April 2020, where it has remained ever since. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Financial Stability Committee deems a countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) of 0% until end-2021 as appropriate.
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FSC-report
The Financial Stability Committee presented its seventh report to the German Bundestag today. The report indicates that during the period from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020, the Financial Stability Committee was primarily concerned with the risk of underestimating credit risks, the low interest rate environment and property markets.
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CCyB
BaFin reduced the countercyclical capital buffer for German banks in light of the uncertain impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Financial Stability Committee endorses the lowering of the countercyclical capital buffer in March 2020.