Skip to main content

Non-US banks cut back on MMF dollar funding post-Covid – BIS

Non-bank dollar deposits offered alternative supply of greenbacks

Money market funds (MMFs) provided fewer dollars to non-US banks after the initial outbreak of the coronavirus crisis, research by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) shows.

As of end-2020, non-US banks’ use of MMFs for dollar funding amounted to some $1.13 trillion, down 21% on a year prior and at its lowest level since March 2018. Unsecured borrowings from offshore and US MMFs declined

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

Want to know what’s included in our free membership? Click here

Show password
Hide password

Most read articles loading...