稳定币与私人金融浪潮席卷而来 FSB敲响“新兴风险”警钟

Core Viewpoint - The Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey emphasizes the need for a global policy response to emerging threats posed by the increasing use of private finance and stablecoins, as stated in his recent speech to the G20 [1]. Group 1: Global Financial Stability Committee (FSB) - The FSB, established by the G20 in June 2009, aims to enhance global financial regulation and stability, with its current chair being Andrew Bailey [1]. - Bailey committed to reforming FSB's monitoring policies to be more flexible and responsive to emerging vulnerabilities and financial gaps [1]. - The FSB plans to engage in open discussions among member countries regarding next steps and strengthen ties with the private sector to leverage their expertise on risks and market vulnerabilities [1][3]. Group 2: Rise of Stablecoins - Stablecoins, a form of digital currency backed by traditional assets like the US dollar, have seen rapid growth, particularly in the US market, with some analysts predicting their scale could reach $2 trillion [2]. - These digital currencies aim to maintain a stable value, typically pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, and have gained traction in crypto trading and cross-border financial services [2]. - The European financial stability regulators are pushing to ban the issuance of stablecoins in conjunction with other jurisdictions due to concerns about unpredictable cross-border risks [2]. Group 3: Regulatory Challenges - Bailey highlighted significant gaps in addressing financial stability risks, noting that few jurisdictions have established comprehensive regulatory frameworks for global stablecoins, raising concerns about regulatory arbitrage [3]. - The FSB has prioritized non-bank financial entities but has struggled to collect comprehensive risk data from this rapidly growing market [3]. - There is a growing concern that the trend towards deregulation may weaken reform efforts, as evidenced by delays in implementing post-crisis banking reforms [3][4].