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Russian Federation; Detailed Assessment of Observance of IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012

This assessment reviews the regulatory framework in place for the oversight of the capital markets of the Russian Federation as of June 2011. The Russian securities markets, in particular, have been volatile, reflecting the inflow and outflow of money and the crisis. Foreign investment banks...

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Audit Committees in Central Banks

Sullivan, Kenneth; Gilson, Marie-Thérèse Camilleri; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007

This paper reviews the tasks and design of audit committees, increasingly recommended as a way to strengthen financial accountability and good central bank governance. It outlines the motivations for the establishment of audit committees in commercial corporations and public sector entities, and...

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Israel; Detailed Assessment of IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012

Israelâ€™s compliance with International Organization of Securities Commissionsâ€™ objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation has been assessed. The regulatory regime is well developed and in most respects is comparable with that of major jurisdictions. For the most part, it is...

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Peopleâ€™s Republic of China; Detailed Assessment Report: IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012

This paper discusses a detailed assessment report on the observance of Chinaâ€™s compliance with the International Organization of Securities Commission's objectives and principles of securities regulation. The reform of nontradable shares introduced a market-based pricing system for...

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Australia; Financial Sector Assessment Program: Technical Note: Investor Protection, Disclosure, and Financial Literacy

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

important element of corporate governance because it promotes compliance and implementation of disclosure and corporate … governance obligations. The legislative and regulatory framework in Australia includes disclosure requirements that meet or … exceed the requirements that exist in many other countries. Disclosure and transparency are key components of the OECD …

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United States; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation: Detailed Assessment of Implementation of the IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulati...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010

This paper presents Detailed Assessment of the United Statesâ€™s implementation of the International Organization of Securities Commissionsâ€™ Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation. The general preconditions for effective securities regulation in the United States are...

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Credibility and Crisis Stress Testing

Ong, Li L.; Pazarbasioglu, Ceyla - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013

Credibility is the bedrock of any crisis stress test. The use of stress tests to manage systemic risk was introduced by the U.S. authorities in 2009 in the form of the Supervisory Capital Assessment Program. Since then, supervisory authorities in other jurisdictions have also conducted similar...

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Unstash the Cash! Corporate Governance Reform in Japan

Aoyagi, Chie; Ganelli, Giovanni - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014

Japanâ€™s high corporate savings might be holding back growth. We focus on the causes and consequences of the current corporate behavior and suggest options for reform. In particular, Japanâ€™s weak corporate governanceâ€”as measured by available indexesâ€”might be...

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Reforming the Corporate Governance of Italian Banks

Jassaud, Nadège - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014

Sound corporate governance is essential for a well-functioning banking system and the integrity of financial markets. The paper discusses the corporate governance of Italian banks, its regulatory framework, and the specific challenges arising from the role played by foundations and large...

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Russian Federation: 2013 Article IV Consultation

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that real GDP growth in Russia has slowed, amid weak investment and external demand. Yet, the economy remains close to full capacity, with unemployment at historic lows and capacity utilization at pre-crisis highs. Short-term indicators are mixed, but...

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