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United States; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation: Detailed Assessment of Observance of Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
This paper presents Detailed Assessment of the United States’s observance of Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision. The U.S. financial system is large and highly diversified. At the end-2007, total U.S. financial assets amounted to almost four and a half times the size...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245173
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Securization and banks´ capital structure
Almazan, Andres; Alfredo … - Banco de España - 2015
Asset securitization offers banks the possibility of altering their capital structures and the financial intermediation … process. This study shows that the introduction of securitization is associated with fundamental changes in the funding … policies of banks. In particular, we present evidence of more intense use of securitization by banks (i) with stronger growth …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011201724
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What Caused the Global Financial Crisis; Evidenceon the Drivers of Financial Imbalances 1999: 2007
Merrouche, Ouarda; Nier, Erlend - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2010
This paper investigates empirically the drivers of financial imbalances ahead of the global financial crisis. Three factors may have contributed to the build-up of financial imbalances: (i) rising global imbalances (capital flows), (ii) monetary policy that might have been too loose, (iii)...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008727817
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United Kingdom; Stress Testing the Banking Sector Technical Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
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.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243481
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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
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Morocco; Financial System Stability Assessment including Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes on the following topics: Banking Supervision, Insurance Regulation, Securi...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
The Financial System Stability Assessment of Morocco reviews the reform program that is aimed at establishing a modern, market-oriented financial system that optimizes the mobilization of savings and the allocation of financial resources. It reviews the modernization of the banking sector and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252926
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Azerbaijan Republic; 2003 Article IV Consultation, Second Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, and Requests for Waivers of Performance Criteria, Extension of Arr...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
This paper evaluates Azerbaijan’s 2003 Article IV Consultation, Second Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF), and Requests for Waivers of Performance Criteria, Extension of Arrangement and Rephasing of Purchases. Performance relative to the quantitative targets...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768539
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Bank Behavior in Developing Countries; Evidence From East Africa
Podpiera, Richard; Cihák, Martin - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2005
We analyze the structure, performance, and role of banking systems in the three member countries of the East African Community-Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda-against the backdrop of recent financial sector reforms. Focusing on the behavior of different types of banks, we find no support for the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769226
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Azerbaijan Republic; Third Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility-Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release on the Executive Boa...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
Macroeconomic performance continues to be strong, with double-digit real gross domestic product growth and low inflation. All quantitative and structural performance criteria have been met. Significant progress has been made in converting quasi-fiscal subsidies to fiscal subsidies. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591136
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People’s Republic of China; 2005 Article IV Consultation — Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
The staff report for the 2005 Article IV Consultation on the People’s Republic of China highlights economic developments, policy discussions, and structural reforms. A larger external current account surplus, together with strong capital inflows, led to a further sizable increase in gross...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591596