Financial stability report
Language: English Series: Bank of England Financial Stability ReportPublication details: 2006Subject(s): LOC classification:- 332.6324 $2 18
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 134258-1001 |
Overview -- Shocks to the UK financial system -- Structure of the UK financial system -- Prospects for the UK financial system -- Mitigating risks to the UK financial system -- Other financial stability publications -- Index of charts and tables -- Glossary and other information
Reports that commercial property is one of the key vulnerabilities of the UK financial system, and could fall in value by 35% over three years if a shock to the UK and global markets came about. Highlights lending as a factor in this vulnerability, mentioning the growth in volumes of lending and the low rates as adding to the accumulation of corporate sector debt. This report, previously known as the "Financial stability review", is published half-yearly and aims to identify the major downside risks to the UK financial system. Graphs and tables.