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Key challenges for the CPCCs on their way to the EU and EMU
Doris Ritzberger-GrünwaldOesterreichische Nationalbank
Joint Vienna Institute16 May 2014
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Trust in the European Union and National Governments
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
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80%
Croatia Albania Bosnia andHerzegovina
FYR Macedonia Serbia Central EasternEurope
EU 28*
EU Government
Source: OeNB Euro Survey, average 2009-2013, *Eurobarometer, November 2013.
Note: The values represent the share of respondents answering that they "somewhat trust" or "trust completely" the respective institution. Excluding respondents answering "Don't know" or "No answer". Values for Central and Eastern Europe are the unweighted average for the Czech Repulbic, Hungary and Poland of the OeNB Euro Survey.
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Trust in the Euro and Local Currencies
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Serbia Croatia Central EasternEurope
Bosnia andHerzegovina
Albania FYR Macedonia
Local Currency Euro
Source: OeNB Euro Survey, fall 2013.Note: Respondents where asked whether agree or disagree with the statement "Over the next 5 years, the [local currency / euro] will be very stable and trustworthy. Values for Central and Eastern Europe are the unweighted average for the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.
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Expected Euro Introduction and Euroization
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Croatia Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina FYR Macedonia Serbia Central Eastern Europe
euro cash a foreign currency loan*
I Have Euro Cash / a Foreign Currency Loan Because my Country Will Introduce the Euro Sooner or Later.
in % of resondents with euro cash / FX loan
Source: OeNB Euro Survey, cash: 2007-2008, FX loans: 2008, 2010.Note: * Percentages are based on low number of observations, Central Eastern Europe only includes Hungary and Poland.
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Asset Eurozation Index 2007-2012
Eurozation Index=(Euro Cash +Foreign Currency Deposits) / (Total Cash + Total Deposits)
Trust in the Euro – A Double-Edged Sword?
De facto use of the euro widespread phenomenon with important implications:
for the countries concerned: conduct of monetary and fiscal policy.
for the euro area: euro cash in circulation abroad for both: foreign currency loans
OeNB Euro Survey of Households• Semi-annual survey conducted since 2007• Representative sample of 1000 respondents per
country & survey wave• Content of survey:
distribution of foreign currency assets and liabilities, actual and planned portfolio structure, sentiments, memories and expectations
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A Double-Edged Sword? Liability Euroization
0%
5%
10%
15%
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25%
30%
HR AL BA MK RS CEE
Yes, in Foreign Currency. Yes, in Local Currency.
Do you have a loan?
Source: OeNB Euro Survey.
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5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
2008 2013 2008 2013 2008 2013 2008 2013 2008 2013 2008 2013
HR AL BA MK RS CEE
Do you plan a loan?
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Non-Performing Loans – FX Driven?
Income versus Installment Shocks Financial Difficulties due to FX Loans
“I know someone who has gotten burned on a foreign currency loan because repayments became much higher than expected.”
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
HR AL BA MK RS
Earnings DroppedLoan Installments Increased
Self-Reported Reasons for Loan Arrears% of respondents in loan arrears
Source: OeNB Euro Survey, average 2010-2013.
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Bank Services – Addressing Households’ Needs?
Formal versus Informal Borrowing
“Generally speaking, would you have the possibility to borrow a significant amount of money from a bank / friends or family?”Values show percentage of respondents who respond “yes, almost certainly” or “yes, probably.”
Perceived Distance to Nearest Bank
“For me, it takes quite a long time to reach the nearest bank branch.”
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
HR AL BA MK RS CEE
...familiy or friends ...a bank.
Perceived Possibility to Borrow a Significant Amount From…
Source: OeNB Euro Survey, Fall 2013.
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Expectations– Persistent Due to Memories of Previous Crises?
Foreign Currency Deposit DemandDepreciation Expectations of the
BG
CZ
HR
HU
PL
RO
AL
BA
MK
RS
0%
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40%
60%
80%
100%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
2012
/ 2
013
2007 / 2008
Local Currency against Euro
Source: OeNB Euro Survey.
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40%
60%
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100%
HR AL BA MK RS CEE
Euro US Dollar CHF Other Local Currency
Preferred Currency for Savings Desposit
Source: OeNB Euro Survey, fall 2013.