The proposed revision of the Swiss Banking Act introduces a public liquidity backstop (PLB) for distressed systemically important banks (SIBs), in part to facilitate resolution. We examine the impact of the PLB on fiscal balances, societal welfare, and the incentives of bank shareholders and...

Since its inception nearly a decade ago, the annual European System of Central Banks (ESCB) Legal Conference has become a vital forum for legal scholars, practitioners, supervisors, and central bankers. The 2024 edition of the ESCB Legal Conference builds on this tradition by addressing key...

This paper explores the intersection of climate change policies with banking supervisory law. Statutory mandates define banking supervisory agencies' objectives, functions and powers. Policies that aim to address climate change risks appear fully germane to banking supervisors' main objective of...

Banking Union is crucial for European integration, ensuring financial stability in the single market for financial services. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) plays an essential role in interpreting and enforcing the legal framework of the Banking Union, especially regarding the...

We study the impact of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) on access to consumer credit since 1999 using an individual-level panel and three distinct identification strategies: a regression discontinuity design centered on a CRA-eligibility cutoff; a comparison of neighboring census blocks; and...

Data are produced every single instant in the modern era of technological breakthroughs we live in today and is correctly termed as the lifeblood of today's world; whether it is Google or Meta, everyone depends on data to survive. But, with the immense surge in technological boom comes several...