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Explainer: Shadow banking and where it came from

Shadow banking affects not only the property market, but also superannuation, central banking policy

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Huon Curtis | The Conversation
The term “shadow banking” often has connotations of dodgy lending and borrowing practices, out of reach of regulators. And while its use may contribute to risk, in reality shadow banking does serve a purpose in our economy, one that is increasingly connected to our day-to-day lives.
Shadow banking affects not only the property market, but also superannuation, central banking policy and, increasingly, fiscal and social policy. It refers to the non-bank financial intermediaries that supply services similar to commercial banks.
This system provides funding for credit, by converting risky and long-term assets that can’t be sold quickly or easily (like mortgages) into

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