In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country

In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country

Australia has a very high level of compliance with the Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision (BCPs). The Australian banking system was more sheltered than a number of other countries and weathered the Global Financial Crisis relatively well. This was in part due to relative...

Cover -- CONTENTS -- GLOSSARY -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- I -- L -- M -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- V -- INTRODUCTION -- BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND METHODOLOGY USED -- OVERVIEW OF THE INSTITUTIONAL SETTING AND MARKET STRUCTURE -- PRECONDITIONS FOR EFFECTIVE BANKING SUPERVISION -- SUMMARY OF...