Bank of England Prudential Regulation Authority boss Woods out on the wires 19 July 2016

  • says competition issues in UK banking sector are very real
  • there are risks to UK financial stability from emerging market economies

People in glass houses shouldn't...

  • rapid growth in commercial property prices in recent years may present a risk to fin stability

Seems these comments are from a statement he wrote before his appointment in April and just now released. Both BBG and Rtrs deeming it timely to post them now given the on-going relevance.

New comment from Woods:

  • evidence on UK housing market in past few days all seems to be consistent with slowing prices and activity

BOE's Woods - All eyes on the UK housing sector