Institutional Models for Macroprudential Policy

Book excerpt: "A number of countries are reviewing their institutional frameworks for financial stability so as to support the development of a macroprudential policy function. In some cases, this involves a rethink of the appropriate institutional boundaries between central banks and financial regulatory agencies, or the setting up of dedicated policymaking committees. In others, efforts are underway to enhance cooperation within the existing institutional structure. Effective arrangements enabling the authorities to take preventive action are strongly desirable for all countries, emerging or advanced. This paper therefore lays out some basic guidance for the review of institutional arrangements supporting macroprudential policies. It identifies a distinct set of stylized institutional models, sets out criteria for assessing different models, examines their strengths and weaknesses, and explores ways to improve existing institutional setups."--Executive summary.