UK Government controls and loan-to-deposit ratio

Kalsoom Jaffar*, Kumbirai Mabwe

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract / Description of output

Purpose
This paper aims to present an analysis of the UK bank loans and deposits in tandem, linking the loan-to-deposit (LTD) ratio to macroprudential policy and funding restrictions. LTD ratio is used by micro and macroprudential authorities to address both structural (long-term) and cyclical (short-term) liquidity risks. It is an outcome of several political and economic factors and should be evaluated against this background.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors use trend analysis and panel regression to investigate LTD ratio of Major British Banking Groups from 1945 to 2012 in the midst of changing the UK Government policies.

Findings
The results show that wholesale funding, government intervention and repression were the major forces behind LTD trends.

Originality/value
The authors recommend the use of LTD as a complement to other liquidity ratios in micro and macro-prudential regulation, particularly in the context of current reforms to banking capital requirements.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)353-370
Number of pages18
JournalJournal of Financial Regulation and Compliance
Volume30
Early online date18 Mar 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 May 2022

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • regression analysis
  • financial stability
  • monetary policy
  • loan to deposit
  • loan-to-deposit ratio
  • g01
  • g18
  • g210
  • g280
  • g230
  • e520

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