ECB: Banks Generally Ready For Rising Rates
The ECB said it would engage banks in discussion about their models. The models were mostly constructed based on the years since 2008, which means they are based on experience from a period of falling rates. It warned however that many banks are relying on questionable models to predict how their deposit customers might behave. Deposits are usually one of the most stable sources of money for banks, and a sudden decision by lots of people to take their money elsewhere could hurt bank finances. That could happen if people chase higher rates elsewhere or get better offers for banking services from so-called fintech firms that use mobile banking, peer-to-peer lending or financial advice dispensed by software.

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