This paper discusses findings and recommendations made in the Financial Sector Assessment Program Update for Denmark in … the areas of crisis management, bank resolution, and financial-sector safety nets. The Danish resolution scheme has … framework in line with the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive and emerging international good practices. …

This technical note analyzes systemic issues in mortgage loans and covered bond finance in Denmark. Mortgage lending …

This technical note discusses significance of macroprudential policies for Denmark. Macroprudential policy seeks to … particularly important in Denmark, where the space for monetary policy action is limited. This note provides an analysis of … existing frameworks used in Denmark for identifying systemic risk of both structural and cyclical nature. The note also …

Banking Supervision (BCPs) on Denmark. Denmark has a high level of compliance with the BCPs. The Danish Financial Supervisory … high and the provisioning policies have been adequately enhanced. Its overall supervision is also considered sound …

This paper discusses findings of the Detailed Assessment of Observance of the Insurance Core Principles on Denmark …. Insurance regulation in Denmark has a good level of compliance with the Insurance Core Principles. A particular strength of the … Danish Financial Supervisory Authority’s approach is its close focus on key risks in the sector and its readiness to …

This technical note examines housing prices and financial stability in France. The note highlights that sharply rising …

This paper discusses key findings of the Detailed Assessment of Observance of International Organization of Securities … Commissions (IOSCO) Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation for France. The assessment reveals that France exhibits a …

Banking Supervision for France. The assessment was completed as part of a Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP …) undertaken by the IMF during 2012. The assessment reveals that France has a well-developed public infrastructure supporting … companies and other consolidated accounts have been prepared to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted …

This paper discusses key findings of the Detailed Assessment of Observance of Insurance Core Principles for France. The … insurance sector remained resilient through the recent global financial crisis. A thorough approach to assessing insurer … technical provisions and their coverage by admissible assets has led to financially sound insurers. Individual French insurance …