... could be further enhanced through reduced uncertainty in the application of macroprudential policies that constrain capital mobility of cross-border banks. Originality/value This paper anchors macroprudential policies into a wider discussion on the mechanism and implications of ring-fencing...

... that the implementation of structural banking reforms is a complex operational issue and process for the banking groups and the regulators. The challenge will be to establish and upheld the ring fence in a way to lower the risk of intra-group contagion. There is a great need for regulatory and supervisory policies...

.... The survey is unique in that it includes confidential supervisory measures as well as measures imposed by moral suasion. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2015 Banking supervision Banking regulation Cross border bank Foreign bank Host supervisor Ring-fencing As internationally...