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Should regulators reveal information about banks?


Abstract: Regulators collect and produce information about banks. This information helps regulators monitor the safety and soundness of the banking system, and it also helps policymakers preserve financial stability. A key issue is whether this information should be made public and, if so, to what extent. In this article, we will explore some of the tradeoffs involved.

Keywords: Banks and banking; Disclosure; CAMELS scores; Stress tests;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Part of Series: Business Review

Publication Date: 2014

Issue: Q3

Pages: 1-8