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Philip R. Lane: The banking channel of monetary policy

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Friday, February 16, 2024

for rates, credit growth in deviation from the start of the cycle (t) in p.p.

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    • for rates, credit growth in deviation from the start of the cycle (t) in p.p.
    • Starting months correspond to the month immediately preceding the first hike or explicit announcement of the hike of the cycle.
    • The dotted lines shows counterfactuals for lending rates and lending volumes, taking December 2021 as the last observation and
      projecting volumes conditional on the path of monetary policy rates.
    • The one for lending volumes is based on the BVAR model in Altavilla,
      Giannone, and Lenza (2016).
    • Composite funding costs are a weighted average of deposit rates
      and average monthly bond yields, with outstanding amounts as weights.
    • Right chart shows
      the contributions of the components to the change in the composite bank funding cost
      between December 2021 and November 2023.
    • Latest observations: 8 February 2024 for bond yields; December 2023 for other series.
    • Notes: ?Others? include shares (listed and not listed as well as those issued by investment
      funds), and insurance and pension schemes.
    • Retail

      Specialised

      Universal

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      10

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      8

      6

      6

      4

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      2

      2

      0

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      -4
      Jan-20 Aug-20 Mar-21 Oct-21 May-22 Dec-22 Jul-23

      -4

      Sources: ECB (iBSI, iMIR) MPC Task Force on Banking Analysis and ECB calculations.

    • Investment refers to the net
      change in property plant and equipment over assets; cash refers to cash and cash
      equivalents over assets.
    • Households
      loans, credit standards and loan demand
      Rubric
      Changes in credit standards for
      loans to households, and
      contributing factors
      (net percentage)

      0

      30

      -40

      20

      Sources: ECB (BSI) and ECB calculations.

    • Low-income households are those in the bottom 20 per cent
      of the income distribution; high-income households are those in the top 20 per cent.

Trevian's market review on the Finnish real estate market: Finnish properties stand out as a choice for international investors

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

This market review reflects the views and evaluations of Trevian Asset Management's team of real estate professionals on the development of the real estate markets in Finland.

Key Points: 
  • This market review reflects the views and evaluations of Trevian Asset Management's team of real estate professionals on the development of the real estate markets in Finland.
  • The evaluations are based on market data, trends visible in our business activities, and our long-standing experience in the real estate sector.
  • The Finnish specialized investment funds facing this extraordinary situation account for 10 percent of the professional Finnish real estate market.
  • Finnish properties stand out as a choice from the international investor point of view, particularly within the Nordic and broader European real estate markets.

The effect of new housing supply in structural models: a forecasting performance evaluation

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Sunday, February 4, 2024
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    The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology Announces the Inaugural 'Catapult: Financial Inclusion South East Asia' Program

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    Tuesday, January 30, 2024

    This pioneering acceleration program is designed to empower fintech startups, fostering growth and innovation in financial services.

    Key Points: 
    • This pioneering acceleration program is designed to empower fintech startups, fostering growth and innovation in financial services.
    • In Luxembourg, program participants will be immersed in the centre's financial services and financial services ecosystem.
    • Nasir Zubairi, CEO of the LHoFT Foundation, said: "We are immensely proud to broaden our impact with Catapult: Financial Inclusion South East Asia.
    • Catapult: Financial Inclusion Southeast Asia welcomes applications from Fintech startups within the Southeast Asia region focused on addressing financial inclusion gaps with innovative and scalable solutions.

    1Konto Unveils Enhanced Liquidity in Major Fiat Currencies Through 1KPrime Expansion

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    Tuesday, January 9, 2024

    JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- 1Konto proudly announces significant enhancements to its flagship platform, 1KPrime .

    Key Points: 
    • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- 1Konto proudly announces significant enhancements to its flagship platform, 1KPrime .
    • The upgraded 1KPrime platform elevates liquidity to USD levels for major fiat currencies and digital assets, including pairing with stablecoins USDC, USDT and top cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH.
    • This development positions 1KPrime at the forefront of financial trading services, providing a sophisticated platform for institutional on-ramps, deep liquidity and efficient global settlements.
    • These platform enhancements underscore 1KPrime's dedication to innovation and client-focused solutions in the dynamic world of digital and fiat trading.

    Forecasting euro area inflation with machine-learning models

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    Wednesday, January 3, 2024

    The strategy review concluded in 2021 highlighted how most Eurosystem models used to forecast inflation are linear.

    Key Points: 
    • The strategy review concluded in 2021 highlighted how most Eurosystem models used to forecast inflation are linear.
    • Linear models assume that changes in, for example, wages, always have the same fixed, proportional effect on inflation.

    Indemo Revolutionizes Debt Investments

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    Wednesday, November 8, 2023

    Indemo , Europe's pioneering MIFID-licensed debt investing platform, is proud to announce its groundbreaking launch.

    Key Points: 
    • Indemo , Europe's pioneering MIFID-licensed debt investing platform, is proud to announce its groundbreaking launch.
    • This innovative platform empowers retail investors by granting access to Discounted Debt Investments, a privilege once reserved for bankers and institutional investors.
    • At Indemo, which means Investment Democracy, we prioritize transparency and adhere to stringent regulations, providing a trusted space for investment."
    • The Indemo team doesn't develop the platform in isolation; they place immense value on the insights derived from community-based feedback.

    Hydrogen Fueling Station Market to Garner $22.01 Billion, Globally, by 2035 at 35.9% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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    Wednesday, November 8, 2023

    WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Hydrogen Fueling Station Market by Station Type (Small, Medium and Large), Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles), Vehicle Technology (Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell, Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells and Others), and Delivery Method (On-Site and Off-Site): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2035". According to the report, the global hydrogen fueling station market is expected to be valued at $756.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $22,015.6 million by 2035, registering a CAGR of 35.9% from 2024 to 2035.

    Key Points: 
    • This segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR of 35.1% from 2024 to 2035, owing to increase in the installation of small hydrogen fueling stations.
    • By vehicle type, the passenger vehicle segment is expected to witness the highest market share in 2024, accounting for nearly three-fourths of the global hydrogen fueling station market.
    • By vehicle technology, the proton exchange membrane fuel cell segment accounted for the largest share in 2024, contributing to nearly half of the global hydrogen fueling station market revenue.
    • Automotive and portable applications have always been the prominent drivers of hydrogen fueling in the European market.

    Hydrogen Fueling Station Market to Garner $22.01 Billion, Globally, by 2035 at 35.9% CAGR: Allied Market Research

    Retrieved on: 
    Wednesday, November 8, 2023

    WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Hydrogen Fueling Station Market by Station Type (Small, Medium and Large), Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles), Vehicle Technology (Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell, Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells and Others), and Delivery Method (On-Site and Off-Site): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2035". According to the report, the global hydrogen fueling station market is expected to be valued at $756.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $22,015.6 million by 2035, registering a CAGR of 35.9% from 2024 to 2035.

    Key Points: 
    • This segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR of 35.1% from 2024 to 2035, owing to increase in the installation of small hydrogen fueling stations.
    • By vehicle type, the passenger vehicle segment is expected to witness the highest market share in 2024, accounting for nearly three-fourths of the global hydrogen fueling station market.
    • By vehicle technology, the proton exchange membrane fuel cell segment accounted for the largest share in 2024, contributing to nearly half of the global hydrogen fueling station market revenue.
    • Automotive and portable applications have always been the prominent drivers of hydrogen fueling in the European market.

    As Europe's Labor Market Stifles Competitiveness, Employers Race to Hire AI-Ready Talent

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    Tuesday, October 31, 2023

    BRUSSELS, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report by The Conference Board reveals early signs of a race among European employers to hire AI-ready talent as companies grapple with a slowing economy, a hot labor market, and declining productivity.

    Key Points: 
    • BRUSSELS, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report by The Conference Board reveals early signs of a race among European employers to hire AI-ready talent as companies grapple with a slowing economy, a hot labor market, and declining productivity.
    • The report, A Hot Labor Market in a Chilling Economy , details a dramatic uplift in demand for cognitive, human-based skills over the last twelve months.
    • In this environment, it is unsurprising that employers are looking to exploit the productivity gains that AI is promising.
    • Employers can also combat unfilled job vacancies by widening their talent search, hiring under-represented groups like women, senior and foreign workers, and flexible labor.