Central Bank of Ireland publishes financial stability assessments of the non-bank sector

Summary

A financial stability assessment of Irish hedge funds concludes that the diversity of the sector, and its modest market footprint, limit systemic vulnerabilities. A separate assessment focused on open-ended funds shows that the availability of tools to manage liquidity is now widespread, but with further scope to increase use. Strengthening the financial stability lens in the regulation of the non-bank sector has been – and continues to be – a priority for the Central Bank. Speaking at an Iri...