Banks' Maturity Transformation : Risk, Reward, and Policy /
The aim of this paper is twofold: first, to study the determinants of banks' net interest margin with a particular focus on the role of maturity transformation, using a new measure of maturity mismatch; second, to analyse the implications for banks from the relaxation of a binding prudential li...
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| Format: | Journal |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
International Monetary Fund,
2018.
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| Series: | IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ;
No. 2018/045 |
| Online Access: | Full text available on IMF |
| Summary: | The aim of this paper is twofold: first, to study the determinants of banks' net interest margin with a particular focus on the role of maturity transformation, using a new measure of maturity mismatch; second, to analyse the implications for banks from the relaxation of a binding prudential limit on maturity mismatch, in place in Italy until mid-2000s. The results show that maturity transformation is a relevant driver of the net interest margin, as higher maturity transformation is typically associated with higher net interest margin. However, 'excessive' maturity transformation- even without leading to systemic vulnerabilities- increases banks' interest rate risk exposure and lowers their net interest margin. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (32 pages) |
| Format: | Mode of access: Internet |
| ISSN: | 1018-5941 |
| Access: | Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students |