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Rules, Discretion, and Macro-Prudential Policy
Agur, Itai; Sharma, Sunil - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
The paper examines the implementation of macro-prudential policy. Given the coordination, flow of information, analysis, and communication required, macro-prudential frameworks will have weaknesses that make it hard to implement policy. And dealing with the political economy is also likely to be...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790438
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Derivative Market Competition; OTC Versus Organized Derivative Exchanges
Nystedt, Jens - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2004
exchange (ODE) markets. This paper models some important aspects of how an ODE market interrelates with the OTC markets. It … analyzes various ways in which an ODE market can respond to competition from the OTC markets and considers whether ODE markets … markets. This implies that a potentially important service ODE markets can provide OTC market participants is to extend …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599490
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FDI and the Investment Climate in the CIS Countries
Shiells, Clinton R. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2003
In view of disappointing levels of inward foreign direct investment (FDI), this paper examines capital flows into the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries and investigates the main impediments to a more favorable investment climate. Direct investment inflows have generally been...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248333
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Taxing Financial Transactions; An Assessment of Administrative Feasibility
Brondolo, John - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011
This paper considers how a tax on financial transactions could be applied to three broad and partially overlapping categories of financial instruments: (1) exchange-traded instruments; (2) over-the-counter instruments; and, (3) foreign exchange instruments. For each category, the paper examines...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009203525
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Indonesia; Implementation of the IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
principles of securities regulation in Indonesia. The Capital Markets and Financial Institutions Supervisory Agency (BAPEPAM …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242499
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Australia; Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC)—Summary Assessments
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
regulatory framework for securities markets largely corresponded with the principles of IOSCO. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242567
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Japan; Financial Sector Stability Assessment Update
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
. Suggested measures included allocating market-based credit to SMEs, improving the framework for capital markets, and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242849
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United States; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation: Technical Note on Regulatory Reform: OTC Derivatives
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
OTC derivatives markets were an increasing source of vulnerability heading into the crisis. OTC derivatives markets … markets; and the purchasing, packaging, and distribution of poorly underwritten loans and mortgages. The proposed reforms will …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243391
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Bangladesh; 2007 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Bangladesh
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
The staff report for the 2007 Article IV Consultation on Bangladesh highlights recent developments and policy discussions. Bangladesh’s growth outlook and external position remain robust, but inflation has picked up. Overall macroeconomic stability has been maintained, but fiscal...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243595
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Bangladesh; Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Executive Directors commend Bangladesh in addressing the major challenges to growth and poverty reduction. The strategy is comprehensive and confronts the key issues impeding sustainable development and inclusive growth in Bangladesh. Implementing sound macro-financial policies, intensifying...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244940