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Germany : Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note-The Determinants of Bank Profitability
International Monetary Fund / Monetary and Capital … - 2022
German bank profitability is low by international standards. Although German banks rank more favorably in risk …-adjusted terms, as low profitability is partially compensated by lower volatility of returns, their profitability ratios remain low … the least profitable in Europe. Several factors affect bank profitability, including a complex tiered industry structure …
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Panama; 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement and Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Dire...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
Strong economic fundamentals helped Panama contain the adverse impact of the global economic downturn and financial turmoil. The 2009 Article IV Consultation highlights that real GDP of Panama in 2008 grew by 9.2 percent. Panama’s large banking system has weathered the global financial...
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India; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for India
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
India’s financial system compares favorably internationally, but rising credit risk and liquidity pressures are putting it under strain. The staff report for India’s 2008 Article IV Consultation discusses economic developments and policies. The authorities have already taken...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244299
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Russian Federation; Technical Note on Crisis Management and Crisis Preparedness Frameworks
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
This technical note discusses the lessons learned from the financial crisis in Russia in 2008. The note summarizes key findings and recommendations, and analyzes the institutional framework and coordination arrangements for systemic risk monitoring and crisis management. It also covers crisis...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244415
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United Arab Emirates; 2011 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
The economic recovery in the U.A.E. is gaining strength, but subject to increased regional uncertainty. The government should undertake cost-benefit analysis and implement projects that have high economic return. In order to reduce government-related entities (GRE) risks, the authorities should...
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Republic of Croatia; 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republ...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
Croatia’s annual GDP growth accelerated to 4–5 percent, per capita incomes advanced further toward the EU average, and unemployment declined to the lowest levels since Croatia’s independence. The staff report for Croatia’s 2009 Article IV Consultation is also...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244509
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Republic of Moldova; 2006 Article IV Consultation and Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public In...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This paper discusses the 2006 Article IV Consultation for Moldova and Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility. The economic growth of Moldova has continued to be robust, although the drivers of growth—household consumption and...
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Republic of Armenia; Second Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for Waiver of Performance Criterion: Staff Report; a...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The staff report for the Second Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility focuses on the Republic of Armenia’s economic environment and policy discussion. Financial sector reforms will focus on improving corporate governance, strengthening...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244639
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Saudi Arabia; Financial System Stability Assessment, including Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes on the following topics, Monetary and Financial Policy Transparency,...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The capacity of the Saudi Arabian banking sector to respond to macroeconomic shocks has been considerably strengthened over the past decade. The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA ) has been actively monitoring some emerging portfolio trends. Comprehensive reforms are under way to deepen...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244679
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Jamaica; Financial System Stability Assessment, including Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes on the following topics: Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supe...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This paper discusses key findings of the Financial System Stability Assessment on the Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision, the Committee for Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS) Core Principles for Systemically Important Payment Systems, and IMF Monetary and Financial Policy...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244726