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Bangladesh; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper--Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
Bangladesh’s second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper -- “Steps Towards Change: National Strategy for Accelerated Poverty Reduction II (NSAPR II)†– provides a framework for implementing the government’s agenda during FY09-FY11. First prepared by a Caretaker...
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Rising Income Inequality; Technology, o+L3904r Trade and Financial Globalization?
Papageorgiou, Chris; Lall, Subir; Jaumotte, Florence - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2008
We examine the relationship between trade and financial globalization and the rise in inequality in most countries in … recent decades. We find technological progress as having a greater impact than globalization on inequality. The limited … overall impact of globalization reflects two offsetting tendencies: whereas trade globalization is associated with a reduction …
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Rethinking the Governance of the International Monetary Fund
Mirakhor, Abbas; Zaidi, Iqbal Mehdi - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006
This paper attempts to set out the principal issues that need to be resolved in formulating a proposal for quotas and voice reform in the IMF that could command broad support. Following John Rawls, we argue that "justice is the first virtue of social institutions," and we use his theory of...
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Reaping the Benefits of Financial Globalization
Dell'Ariccia, Giovanni; Mauro, Paolo; Faria, André; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2008
Financial globalization has increased dramatically over the past three decades, particularly for advanced economies … principle, financial globalization should enhance international risk sharing, reduce macroeconomic volatility, and foster …
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Colombia; Financial System Stability Assessment
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
In this paper, the structure of Colombia’s financial sector is analyzed and various risks of the financial sector are studied. Supervision of the financial system can be performed by supervisory architecture, banking supervision, various securities, and insurance policies. Systemic...
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Malaysia; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation—Detailed Assessment of Implementation of IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The article is an account of the assessment of implementation of IOSCO principles of securities and regulations in Malaysia. This assessment was conducted by the International Monetary fund (IMF) and the World Bank. The Securities Commission Malaysia has developed its supervisory network. The...
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Malaysia; Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This report is an assessment of the state of compliance with the Basel Core Principles (BCPs) in Malaysia. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) employs a well-developed risk-focused regulatory and supervisory system, consisting of a hands-on and comprehensive program of onsite supervision and extensive...
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Japan: IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation; Detailed Assessment of Implementation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This report analyzes the functioning of the legal and regulatory framework for the securities market in Japan. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) enjoyed specific powers with respect to the various security laws and regulations laid down by the International Organization of Securities...
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Australia; Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC)—Summary Assessments
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
The main objective of the assessment was to analyze and observe the implementation of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Principles in Australia. The various responsibilities of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) were highlighted and the...
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Argentina; Detailed Assessment of Observance of IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This assessment finds that Argentina has made significant progress to improve its securities regulatory system within the existing legal framework. This assessment finds areas that need to be improved. The reinforcement of supervision powers in accordance to international standards represents an...
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