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Remittances and Vulnerability in Developing Countries
Bettin, Giulia; Presbitero, Andrea; Spatafora, Nicola - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
This paper examines how international remittances are affected by structural characteristics, macroeconomic conditions, and adverse shocks in both source and recipient economies. We exploit a novel, rich panel data set, covering bilateral remittances from 103 Italian provinces to 107 developing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142103
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Impact of Fed Tapering Announcements on Emerging Markets
Mishra, Prachi; Moriyama, Kenji; Papa M'B. P. N'Diaye; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
a tighter macroprudential policy stance in the run-up to the tapering announcements experienced smaller currency …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142121
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What is Shadow Banking?
Claessens, Stijn; Ratnovski, Lev - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
There is much confusion about what shadow banking is. Some equate it with securitization, others with non-traditional bank activities, and yet others with non-bank lending. Regardless, most think of shadow banking as activities that can create systemic risk. This paper proposes to describe...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011123838
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The Net Stable Funding Ratio: Impact and Issues for Consideration
Gobat, Jeanne; Yanase, Mamoru; Maloney, Joseph - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
policy issues for consideration in implementing the NSFR. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142026
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San Marino; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for San Marino
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
The 2006 Article IV Consultation on San Marino explains financial sector development and stability. A wide-ranging reform of the regulatory framework and supervision is under way to modernize the financial sector and make it conform to international standards. Executive Directors encouraged to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244177
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Mexico; Financial Sector Assessment Program Update: Technical Note: Financing of the Private Sector
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This technical note on financing of the private sector for Mexico describes the evolution, composition, and determinants of financing to the nonfinancial private sector in Mexico between 2000 and 2005. Equity issuance has not played an important role in financing the private sector in Mexico...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244184
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Luxembourg; 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Luxembourg
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
-conceived fiscal policy response. The staff report for Luxembourg’s 2009 Article IV Consultation highlights economic developments and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244188
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Mexico; Financial Sector Assessment Program Update: Technical Note: Organizational Arrangements for Effective Financial System Regulation, Supervision and Policymaking
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses Mexico’s organizational arrangements for effective financial system regulation, supervision and policymaking. Reforms implemented encompassed the legal framework, operational arrangements, and information systems, as well as transparency and information disclosure...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244193
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Switzerland; 2010 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; Statement by the Executive Director for Switzerland, and Infor...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
of policy areas. Financial sector measures also helped to stabilize financial markets and reduce systemic risk. The …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244693
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France; 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Franc...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
greater opportunities for all. Economic policy should address the root cause of faltering growth performance. Further goods … and services market reforms will boost potential output and consumer welfare. Fiscal policy should be vigilant to the risk … of slippage in the fiscal deficit. The ongoing expenditure and tax policy reviews have been commended. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244757