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EMU and the international monetary system : proceedings of a conference held in Washington DC on March 17-18, 1997, cosponsored by the Fondation Camille Gutt and the IMF
Masson, Paul R. (ed.); Krueger, Thomas H. (contributor);  … - International Monetary Fund - 1997
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10000630405
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The SDR Interest Rate Basket : Proposed Change of the Representative Interest Rate for the Euro and Amendment to Rule T-1(C)
International Monetary Fund - 2014
The three-month Eurepo interest rate, the euro component of the SDR interest rate basket, will be discontinued as of … representative interest rate instrument of the euro area in the SDR interest rate basket since 2006. However, faced with a … secondary market yield curve covering euro area government bonds rated either investment grade or AA and above. In staff's view …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014410559
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Slovak Republic; 2004 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Slovak Republic
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This 2004 Article IV Consultation highlights that Slovakia’s economic performance has improved since the 2003 Article IV Consultation. Output has expanded strongly, and fiscal and external balances have narrowed substantially in recent years. These developments were assisted by large...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825144
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Adopting the Euro in Central Europe; Challenges of the Next Step in European Integration
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
derogation from adopting the euro as their currency (that is, each country joining the EU commits to replace its national … currency with the euro, but can choose when to request permission to do so). For most of these countries, adopting the euro … former transition countries in central Europe--the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, and Slovenia …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005767345
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Malta; 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Malta
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights that Malta’s economic growth languished in 2004 for a fourth consecutive year. Slow growth reflected the weakness of, and increasing competition in, Malta’s export markets, as well as domestic factors. The slowdown had begun with shocks...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591517
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Euro Area Policies; Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director on Euro Area Policies
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This paper focuses on euro area policies. The monetary policy stance remains appropriate for now. Fiscal policies are …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599011
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Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This Selected Issues Paper assesses Macedonia’s public debt markets and presents recommendations for their further development. Macedonia’s domestic debt market is in the early stages of development and is small by regional standards. The paper also analyzes the main causes of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244063
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Inflation Differentials in the EU : A Common ( Factors ) Approach with Implications for EU8 Euro Adoption Prospects
International Monetary Fund - 2008
This paper explores inflation determinants within the EU and implications for new members'' euro adoption plans. Factor …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014401399
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European Union; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation—Technical Note on Cross-Border Issues, Central Counterparties, and Central Securities Depositorie...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The analysis focuses on the effectiveness of the regulatory, supervisory, and oversight frameworks for central counterparties (CCPs) and central securities depositories (CSDs) in the European Union (EU) as these are essential for financial stability. Cooperation between authorities within and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244354
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European Union; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation—Technical Note on Stress Testing of Banks
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This article summarizes the European Union’s stress testing exercises and future priorities. The 2011 solvency stress testing was marked by methodology and data. The exercise forced banks to increase the quality and quantity of capitalization. This test has many controversial issues, but...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244482