Macroprudential Regulation
/ˌmækroʊˌpruːˈdɛnʃəl ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A regulatory approach aimed at addressing systemic risks to the financial system as a whole in order to prevent widespread economic instability.
Macroprudential regulation seeks to limit risks that could trigger a financial crisis.
Forms
- macroprudential regulation
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Commentary
Focuses on the stability of the financial system overall, differing from microprudential regulation which targets individual institutions.
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