Central Bank Emergency Support to Securities Markets

Author/Editor:

Darryl King ; Luis Brandão-Marques ; Kelly Eckhold ; Peter Lindner ; Diarmuid Murphy

Publication Date:

July 10, 2017

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper considers the central bank mandate with respect to financial stability and identifies the links to the functioning of securities markets. It argues that while emergency support to securities markets is an important part of the crisis management response, a high bar should be set for its use. Importantly, it should be used only as part of a comprehensive policy package. The paper considers what types of securities markets may be important for financial stability, what market conditions could trigger emergency support measures, and how programs can be designed to restore market functioning while minimizing moral hazard.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2017/152

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

July 10, 2017

ISBN/ISSN:

9781484305850/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2017152

Pages:

50

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