A huge thank you to all of the teachers who attended our EzyEconomics CPD workshops in Bolton, London, Southampton and Worcester! Additional thanks must go to both Bolton School and RGS Worcester who kindly hosted us for two of these events.
There was a dual focus to the workshops. They focused partly on exploring different perspectives of looking at two of the new content areas for the current specification: Behavioural Economics and Banking & Finance. The remainder of the workshops was spent discussing the power of digital platforms to support teaching and the various models used to achieve this.
If you didn't manage to make it along then take a look at some of the slides used in the presentations here.
Presentation for the International Working Group on Export Finance, chaired by the European Commission in Brussels, by Ralph Lerch, Chair of the Export Credit Working Group of the European Banking Federation.
This was the first occasion on which the EBF had been invited to speak in this forum. The EBF’s intervention reported from the commercial banking sphere on export credit conditions.
The IWG originated in a meeting between President Barack Obama and China’s then Vice-President Xi Jinping, in February 2012. They agreed to create an international working group among major providers of government-backed loan guarantees, which would discuss guidelines for export credit financing. The initiative was confirmed at the Sino-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue on 3-4 May 2012.
This multilateral process brings together the Participants to the OECD Arrangement (the existing framework for government-supported export credit) and other major export credit providers including China, Brazil, the Russian Federation, Turkey, Malaysia and Israel. For the European Commission, the forum represents a new challenge in its “outreach activities”, aimed at engaging new international players in the export credit activity in international disciplines on export credits.
Strategies for positive returns in volatile marketsnetwealthInvest
Part of Netwealth's portfolio construction webinar series - ST Wong from Prime Value presented to an audience on 14th June 2016 on the topic of absolute investing.
Presentation for the International Working Group on Export Finance, chaired by the European Commission in Brussels, by Ralph Lerch, Chair of the Export Credit Working Group of the European Banking Federation.
This was the first occasion on which the EBF had been invited to speak in this forum. The EBF’s intervention reported from the commercial banking sphere on export credit conditions.
The IWG originated in a meeting between President Barack Obama and China’s then Vice-President Xi Jinping, in February 2012. They agreed to create an international working group among major providers of government-backed loan guarantees, which would discuss guidelines for export credit financing. The initiative was confirmed at the Sino-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue on 3-4 May 2012.
This multilateral process brings together the Participants to the OECD Arrangement (the existing framework for government-supported export credit) and other major export credit providers including China, Brazil, the Russian Federation, Turkey, Malaysia and Israel. For the European Commission, the forum represents a new challenge in its “outreach activities”, aimed at engaging new international players in the export credit activity in international disciplines on export credits.
Strategies for positive returns in volatile marketsnetwealthInvest
Part of Netwealth's portfolio construction webinar series - ST Wong from Prime Value presented to an audience on 14th June 2016 on the topic of absolute investing.
European Additional Tier 1 CoCo Bonds MarketLisa Saldana
The European Additional Tier 1 CoCo bond market for securities which can count as part of banks’ tier 1 regulatory capital has developed with increasing acceptance of their unique risk-reward proposition.
Additional Tier 1 CoCo bonds convert to equity or can be written-down in downside scenarios such as capital erosion or a regulatory judgement on the non-viability of the bank. These bonds were developed – with regulatory encouragement – as a response to the financial crisis to reduce the likelihood of unpopular state support for failing banks by creating a new type of bond which can be written-off to absorb losses.
Swedbank was founded in 1820, as Sweden’s first savings bank was established. Today, our heritage is visible in that we truly are a bank for each and every one and in that we still strive to contribute to a sustainable development of society and our environment. We are strongly committed to society as a whole and keen to help bring about a sustainable form of societal development. Our Swedish operations hold an ISO 14001 environmental certification, and environmental work is an integral part of our business activities.
European Additional Tier 1 CoCo Bonds MarketLisa Saldana
The European Additional Tier 1 CoCo bond market for securities which can count as part of banks’ tier 1 regulatory capital has developed with increasing acceptance of their unique risk-reward proposition.
Additional Tier 1 CoCo bonds convert to equity or can be written-down in downside scenarios such as capital erosion or a regulatory judgement on the non-viability of the bank. These bonds were developed – with regulatory encouragement – as a response to the financial crisis to reduce the likelihood of unpopular state support for failing banks by creating a new type of bond which can be written-off to absorb losses.
Swedbank was founded in 1820, as Sweden’s first savings bank was established. Today, our heritage is visible in that we truly are a bank for each and every one and in that we still strive to contribute to a sustainable development of society and our environment. We are strongly committed to society as a whole and keen to help bring about a sustainable form of societal development. Our Swedish operations hold an ISO 14001 environmental certification, and environmental work is an integral part of our business activities.
Crowdfunding law and regulation - EU and national issuesPaul Massey
Introduction to crowdfunding and peeling back the layers of EU and national legislation. Challenges to Capital Markets Union and cross-border investment with a particular look at the Prospectus Directive.
Capital adequacy requirements impose at least a minimum capital participation by bank owners,
usually expressed as a fraction of certain assets of the bank.
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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Banking and Finance EzyEconomics CPD June 2017
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Module 8 – International EconomicsBanking and Finance Agenda
Role of Financial
Institutions
Systemic Links
Links with the Real
Economy
Functions
Objectives
Responsibilities
Banking Regulation
When Things Go Wrong
Systemic Crises
Real-World Application
Iceland Case Study
Greece Case Study
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Module 8 – International EconomicsBanks and FIs
Borrowers (Deficit Units):
• Large Amounts
• Long-Term Payments
• Fuel Purchases
INCOME EXPENDITURE
Financial Intermediary:Savers (Surplus Units):
INCOME EXPENDITURE
• Security
• Liquid
• Low Risk
ASSET TRANSFORMATION FUNCTION
CASH
DEPOSITS
LOANS
ASSETS
Profit = Interest Rate Spread
Payment System Supplies Finance Insures against Risk
Delegated Monitor:
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Module 8 – International EconomicsBanking is a Complex Business
Banks and FIs
Size
No. of Clients
Products
Complexity
Size
Asset Values
Products
Complexity
Leverage Leverage
Commercial Activities
Investment Activities
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Module 8 – International EconomicsImportance of Bank Capital
Credit Risk
Market Risk
Currency Risk
Interest Rate Risk
Liquidity Risk
Operational Risk
Sovereign Risk
OBS Risk
BANK CAPITAL
BANK CAPITAL
BANKCAPITAL
BANKCAPITAL
LOSSES
LOSSES
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Module 8 – International EconomicsBank Performance: Credit Risk
Bank Balance Sheet
ASSETS
Loans:
- Households
- Businesses
- Banks
Liquid Assets:
- Cash
- UK Gilts
- CB Reserves
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
- Sight Deposits
- Time Deposits
Debt:
- Bond Sales
Capital:
- Equity
- Profit Reserves
Ezy Bank
Capital Base acts as a Buffer Stock
Loans = Risky Assets
Uncreditworthy Borrowers
Small Businesses
Struggling Banks
Loans
Creditworthy Borrowers
Large Businesses
Safe Banks
Ratio of Subprime Mortgages
to Total Mortgages (%)
Sub-Prime Mortgages
Mortgage Default Rate
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Module 8 – International EconomicsCredit Risk: Balance Sheet Solvency
Bank Balance SheetSolvent Bank Insolvent Bank
ASSETS
Loans:
- Households
- Businesses
- Banks
Liquid Assets:
- Cash
- UK Gilts
- CB Reserves
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
- Sight Deposits
- Time Deposits
Debt:
- Bond Sales
Capital:
- Equity
- Profit Reserves
ASSETS
Risky Loans:
- Households
- Businesses
- Banks
Liquid Assets:
- Cash
- UK Gilts
- CB Reserves
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
- Sight Deposits
- Time Deposits
Debt:
- Bond Sales
Equity Capital Asset Losses
Safe Loans:
- Households
- Businesses
- Banks
Capital:
- Equity
- Profit Reserves
CAPITAL BASE
ASSETS
Risky Loans:
- Households
- Businesses
- Banks
Liquid Assets:
- Cash
- UK Gilts
- CB Reserves
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
- Sight Deposits
- Time Deposits
Debt:
- Bond Sales
Equity Capital Asset Losses
Safe Loans:
- Households
- Businesses
- Banks
Capital:
- Equity
- Profit Reserves
SHORTFALL
Ezy BankEzy Bank Ezy Bank
Capital Base acts as a Buffer Stock
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Module 8 – International EconomicsMaking Sense of the Balance Sheet
Barclays Balance Sheet (2016):
Liquid Assets
Loans/Advances
Tangible Assets
Other Assets
Total Investments
Total Deposits
Debt Securities
Provisions
Derivatives
Other Liabilities
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Module 8 – International EconomicsStylised Balance Sheets
Assets (£bn) Liabilities (£bn)
Liquid Assets
Total Investments
Total Loans
Tangible Assets
Other Assets
104
569
449
3
89
TOTAL ASSETS 1,214
Total Deposits
Debt Securities
Derivatives
472
119
471
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,142
Equity Capital Assets - Liabilities
Provisions
Other Liabilities
4
76
Barclays Balance Sheet (2016):
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Module 8 – International EconomicsStylised Balance Sheets
How leveraged is the bank?
Total Liabilities + Equity 1,214
Barclays Balance Sheet (2016):
Assets (£bn) Liabilities (£bn)
Liquid Assets
Total Investments
Total Loans
Tangible Assets
Other Assets
104
569
449
3
89
TOTAL ASSETS 1,214
Total Deposits
Debt Securities
Derivatives
472
119
471
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,142
Equity Capital 72
Provisions
Other Liabilities
4
76
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Module 8 – International EconomicsStylised Balance Sheets
Leverage
Ratio
£72bn
£1,214bn
x 100
Total Liabilities + Equity 1,214
Barclays Balance Sheet (2016):
Assets (£bn) Liabilities (£bn)
Liquid Assets
Total Investments
Total Loans
Tangible Assets
Other Assets
104
569
449
3
89
TOTAL ASSETS 1,214
Total Deposits
Debt Securities
Derivatives
472
119
471
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,142
Equity Capital 72
Provisions
Other Liabilities
4
76
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Module 8 – International EconomicsStylised Balance Sheets
5.93%
Would not take
much to go wrong!
Total Liabilities + Equity 1,214
Barclays Balance Sheet (2016):
Assets (£bn) Liabilities (£bn)
Liquid Assets
Total Investments
Tangible Assets
Other Assets
104
569
3
89
TOTAL ASSETS 1,214
Total Deposits
Debt Securities
Derivatives
472
119
471
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,142
Equity Capital 72
Provisions
Other Liabilities
4
76
1,101.75
0
1,142
Leverage
Ratio
25%Total Loans 44925% 336.75
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Module 8 – International EconomicsStylised Balance Sheets
Would have to start selling assets off at fire sale prices!
Technically Insolvent!
25%
Total Liabilities + Equity 1,214
Barclays Balance Sheet (2016):
Assets (£bn) Liabilities (£bn)
Liquid Assets
Total Investments
Total Loans
Tangible Assets
Other Assets
104
569
449
3
89
TOTAL ASSETS 1,214
Total Deposits
Debt Securities
Derivatives
472
119
471
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,142
Equity Capital 72
Provisions
Other Liabilities
4
76
1,101.75
0
1,142
25% 336.75
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Module 8 – International EconomicsStylised Balance Sheets
Future of bank depends on timing of default events
25%
Total Liabilities + Equity 1,214
Barclays Balance Sheet (2016):
Assets (£bn) Liabilities (£bn)
Liquid Assets
Total Investments
Total Loans
Tangible Assets
Other Assets
104
569
449
3
89
TOTAL ASSETS 1,214
Total Deposits
Debt Securities
Derivatives
472
119
471
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,142
Equity Capital 72
Provisions
Other Liabilities
4
76
1,101.75
0
1,142
25% 336.75
Independent Events
Short-Term Cover
Simultaneous Events
Insufficient Cover
LR
Performance
Damaged
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Module 8 – International EconomicsLeveraged Banks
Expected Losses
Past Data
Diversify Loans Portfolio to Mitigate Credit Risk!
Sophisticated Models
Interest Rate Charged on Loans
£1 lent out each to 100 people
Model 5% default rate
Expected Loss = £5
Interest Charged = £5/95 = 0.053
INTERPRETATION:
A financial firm may
determine an asset
has a 5% one-month
VaR of 3%.
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Module 8 – International EconomicsUnexpected Losses - RBS
0
10000000
20000000
30000000
40000000
50000000
60000000
70000000
80000000
0.00
1000.00
2000.00
3000.00
4000.00
5000.00
6000.00
7000.00
8000.00
2007-01-02
2007-03-02
2007-05-02
2007-07-02
2007-09-02
2007-11-02
2008-01-02
2008-03-02
2008-05-02
2008-07-02
2008-09-02
2008-11-02
2009-01-02
2009-03-02
2009-05-02
2009-07-02
2009-09-02
2009-11-02
NumberofTrades
RBSSharePrice(GBX)
Volume Close
Received a
£45bn Rescue
Package from
government.
£58bn
accumulated
RBS losses over
nine years.
ZOMBIE BANK!£7.8bn Credit Loss
2007 - €72bn Takeover Deal
£2.4tn
2008 Assets Size
£24bn Loss due
to ABN Amro
Unexpected Loss
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Module 8 – International EconomicsCapital Resilience
Major UK Banks’ Capital Ratios
Source: Bank of England
UK banks have
built up their
capital
resilience over
time.
Means the
banks are
better prepared
for a financial
crash.
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Module 8 – International EconomicsLiquidity Risk
Barclays Balance Sheet (2016):
Assets (£bn) Liabilities (£bn)
Liquid Assets
Total Investments
Total Loans
Tangible Assets
Other Assets
104
569
449
3
89
TOTAL ASSETS 1,214
Total Deposits
Debt Securities
Derivatives
472
119
471
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,142
Provisions
Other Liabilities
4
76
Does the bank hold sufficient
liquidity? Total Liabilities + Equity 1,214
Equity Capital 72
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Module 8 – International EconomicsLiquidity Risk
Liquidity
Coverage Ratio
£104bn
£472bn
x 100
Barclays Balance Sheet (2016):
Assets (£bn) Liabilities (£bn)
Liquid Assets
Total Investments
Total Loans
Tangible Assets
Other Assets
104
569
449
3
89
TOTAL ASSETS 1,214
Total Deposits
Debt Securities
Derivatives
472
119
471
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,142
Provisions
Other Liabilities
4
76
Total Liabilities + Equity 1,214
Equity Capital 72
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Module 8 – International EconomicsLiquidity Risk
22%
Liquidity Crisis if
more than 22% of
deposits withdrawn!
Barclays Balance Sheet (2016):
Assets (£bn) Liabilities (£bn)
Liquid Assets
Total Investments
Total Loans
Tangible Assets
Other Assets
104
569
449
3
89
TOTAL ASSETS 1,214
Total Deposits
Debt Securities
Derivatives
472
119
471
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,142
Provisions
Other Liabilities
4
76
Total Liabilities + Equity 1,214
Equity Capital 72Liquidity
Coverage Ratio
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Module 8 – International EconomicsStylised Liquidity + Capital Positions
Improve LiquidityIncrease Capital BaseTypical Bank
ASSETS
Loans
Liquid Assets
LIABILITIES
Short-Term Debt
Long-Term Debt
Capital
Short-Term Debt Retired
ASSETS
Loans
Liquid Assets
LIABILITIES
Short-Term Debt
Long-Term Debt
Capital
Replace with Newly Issued Equity
Liquidity Coverage
Ratio Improves
How can a bank directly
improve their solvency
chances?
ASSETS
Loans
Liquid Assets
LIABILITIES
Wait for Illiquid Loans to Mature
Purchase Liquid Assets e.g. Gilts
Short-Term Debt
Long-Term Debt
Capital
INDIRECT
EFFECT
Risk-Weighted Capital
Ratio Improves
INDIRECT
EFFECT
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Module 8 – International EconomicsSystemic Impacts
US Bank Failures, 1934-2014
Source: FDIC
The collapse of a single Bank may
prompt a ‘run’ on other banks due to
informational asymmetries.
Opaque Balance Sheet
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Module 8 – International EconomicsFinancial Contagion
Impact of the Financial Sector on the Real Economy:
Banks
Stock Markets Currency Markets
Bond Markets
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Module 8 – International EconomicsBanking and Finance
Financial Stability Matters for an Economy:
Confidence Levels
Level of Savings
Business Investment
Debt Levels
Asset Prices
Consumer Spending
Availability of Credit
Trust in Institutions
Interest Rates
Inequality
Competitiveness
Living StandardsSYSTEMIC RISK!
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Module 8 – International EconomicsReal-World Application
Can feel like a dry and abstract topic for students:
ICELAND GREECE
Full Recovery Still Recovering
Real-World Examples
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Module 8 – International EconomicsReal-World Application
ICELAND GREECE
Full Recovery Still Recovering
Financial Institutions
Role of Central Banks
Financial Regulation
Austerity Measures
Currency Crises
Talking Points:
Can feel like a dry and abstract topic for students:
Real-World Examples
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Module 8 – International EconomicsReal-World Application
Principles can
be applied to
UK examples in
an exam
situation.
ICELAND GREECE
Full Recovery Still Recovering
Can feel like a dry and abstract topic for students:
Real-World Examples
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Module 8 – International EconomicsIcelandic Financial Crisis
Why is this such an interesting case to look at?
Global Financial Crisis (’07 - ’08)
Icelandic Banking Crisis (‘08)
Icelandic Financial Crisis (’08 – ‘11)
Political Change (‘12)
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Module 8 – International EconomicsIcelandic Financial Crisis
Where did it all begin?
Pre-2002
Banks Publically-Owned
High Corporation Tax
Low Interest Rates
Highly Regulated
Difficult to Obtain Credit
Post-2002
Banks Privatised
Low Corporation Tax
High Interest Rates
Deregulation
Capitalist Culture
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Module 8 – International EconomicsIcelandic Financial Crisis
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Iceland US EZ UK
Where did it all begin?
Short-term Interest Rate SpreadPost-2002
Banks Privatised
Low Corporation Tax
High Interest Rates
Deregulation
Capitalist Culture
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Module 8 – International EconomicsIcelandic Financial Crisis
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Iceland US EZ UK
Where did it all begin?
Long-term Interest Rate SpreadPost-2002
Banks Privatised
Low Corporation Tax
High Interest Rates
Deregulation
Capitalist Culture
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Module 8 – International EconomicsCarry-Trade Opportunities
Borrowed in Dollars
The equity index in the Icelandic Stock Exchange increased more than
50% per year on average between 2003 and 2007.
Converted to Krona
Kr
Bond AcquisitionsProfitable Opportunities
Attractive Investment Proposition
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Module 8 – International EconomicsBalance Sheet Impact
Kaupthing Landsbanki Glitnir
Total
Assets
Three Largest Icelandic Banks (2007)
IKR 3.7tn IKR 4.5tn IKR 4.1tn
Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavik
Banks become more
confident and reckless with
their money.
West Ham United Takeover
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Module 8 – International EconomicsBalance Sheet Impact
Kaupthing Landsbanki Glitnir
Total
Assets
Three Largest Icelandic Banks (2007)
IKR 3.7tn IKR 4.5tn IKR 4.1tn
Might not seem a problem…
2007 Icelandic GDP
Banks Assets
IKR 1.3tn
10 times GDP of Iceland
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Module 8 – International EconomicsRegulatory Concern
Kaupthing Landsbanki Glitnir
Total
Assets
Three Largest Icelandic Banks (2007)
IKR 3.7tn IKR 4.5tn IKR 4.1tn
20 times the size of Icelandic State Budget!
Regulatory Concern:
Too Big To Fail Too Big To Save
Banks debt value at 6 times Icelandic GDP
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Module 8 – International EconomicsNegative Feedback Loop
ECONOMIC RISK SKEPTICISM
Interest Payments
on loans soared to
300%.
Iceland external
debt rose to 7 times
of Iceland GDP.
Stock Market
Collapsed by 85%.
80% of businesses
technically
bankrupt.
97% of the banking
sector collapsed in
three days.
Icelandic Stock Market (ONX15)
50,000 savings
deposits lost, 25%
of mortgages
defaulted on.
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Lender of the Last Resort Function not viable:
$2.1bn Provide certainty to depositors
Domestic Distress Foreign Distress
Module 8 – International EconomicsIcelandic Meltdown
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Module 8 – International EconomicsCrushed Ice
Icelandic Krona per Euro:
Increased Value of Dollar Denominated Debt
Weaker Currency
Higher Import Prices
Higher Inflation Rate
Annual CPI Inflation Rate
2007 5.07%
2008 12.59%
2009 12.19%
Higher Interest Rates
Consumer Spending Collapse
Recession
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Module 8 – International EconomicsGovernment Reaction
CAPITAL CONTROLS
Movements of
capital to and from
Iceland were banned
without a license
from central bank.
Prevented any
further destabilising
currency swings.
Kaupthing Landsbanki Glitnir
New Old New Old New Old
Debt carried
over
Debt carried
over
Debt carried
over
16% capital
ratio
16% capital
ratio
16% capital
ratio
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Module 8 – International EconomicsTurn of the Icelandic Tide
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Source: Arion Research
External Devaluation
Effectively reduced wages by 50% making
exports more competitive and imports
more expensive.
Weaker
currency
boosted
exports
volumes and
tourism
visitors!
Current Account
Improvement
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Module 8 – International EconomicsEconomic Recovery
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Iceland Annual GDP Growth Rate (%) 2017 – Capital Controls Removed
To help prevent export boom coming
to an end.
REPEAT CRISIS!
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Module 8 – International EconomicsPolitical Movements
Icelandic Pirate Party
Set up in 2012 to satisfy wave of anti-
establishment vote since financial crisis.
Election
Year
Votes % of Vote Seats Won
Cabinet
Position
2013 9,647 5% 3/63 6th
2016 27,449 15% 10/63 3rd
Founded by a former Wikileaks activist
Appeal to young voters by turning polling
stations into ‘Pokestops’
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Module 8 – International EconomicsGreek Debt Cover-Up
Greek Debt Crisis
Sleight of Hand How Did it Work?
Stability and Growth
Pact
(Deficit < 3% of GDP)
Greek Government
understated Greek
debt and deficit
levels.
Greek State Railway
Losses of +€1bn
Employees > Users
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Module 8 – International EconomicsGreek Debt Cover-Up
Issued Shares
Govt. Bought Shares
Transaction rather than
Expenditure
Greek Debt Crisis
Sleight of Hand How Did it Work?
Stability and Growth
Pact
(Deficit < 3% of GDP)
Greek Government
understated Greek
debt and deficit
levels.
Greek State Railway
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Module 8 – International EconomicsDebt Impact
Maastricht Treaty
Reported Deficit
Actual Deficit
≤ 3% of GDP
1.5%
8.3%
What could they do?
Borrowed, Borrowed, Borrowed…
€9bn Cost
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Module 8 – International EconomicsBorrowing Costs
10-Year Greek Government Bond
Yields, 2001-2009:
Why could they borrow at this rate?
Greece uses the single
currency
Locked into German Stability:
LOW BORROWING COSTS
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Module 8 – International EconomicsGreek Debt Revelation
Investors became nervous:
Economic Collapse:
Budget Deficit and Public Debt to GDP
(2009)
Unemployment Rate
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Module 8 – International EconomicsGreek Panic
Bank Runs
PANIC
Rational Propensity to Run!
Capital Controls - ATM
withdrawals limited to €60
a day.
2,000 out of the 5,500
ATMs ran out of Euro
banknotes on one day.
During the crisis, €1bn
withdrawn daily from
banks.
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Stay Nash Equilibria
Module 8 – International EconomicsGreek Panic
Bank Runs
PANIC
Rational Propensity to Run!
Run Stay
Run (25, 25) (50, 0)
Stay (0, 50) (110, 110)
Bank Run Game
2x2 Payoff Matrix Table
Depositor2
Depositor 1
Run Nash Equilibria
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Module 8 – International EconomicsGreek Panic
Extended Bank Holidays
June 29th July 16th
Bank Runs
PANIC
Rational Propensity to Run!
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Module 8 – International EconomicsGreek Bailouts
TROIKA - €110bn Bailout
European
Commission
European Central
Bank
International
Monetary Fund
TAXATION INCREASES PUBLIC SECTOR CUTS
SPENDING
CUTS
PRIVATISATIONBENEFIT PAYMENTS CUTS
LABOUR MARKET
REFORMS
Greeks limited
withdrawing €420 a week
from their accounts.
Aiming to achieve a budget
surplus of 3.5% in 2018.
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Module 8 – International EconomicsAusterity Measures
Internal Devaluation
Implementation of austerity
measures to increase
competitiveness.
Could not devalue
their own
currency.
These measures are said to
have prolonged the crisis…
Greek Household Consumption Spending, January 2007 = 100
Greek Household Holdings of Currency and Deposits (€bn)
Source: FT
Source: FT
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Module 8 – International EconomicsThe Big Picture
Internal DevaluationExternal Devaluation
PreventionCure
Full Recovery Still Recovering
What happens when it all goes wrong?