International Monetary Fund (IMF)
IMF paper explores importance of systemic emerging markets
Research paper finds differing results for impacts of trading partners' growth on low-income countries that are predominantly commodity exporters and those that are not
Overburdensome regulation can generate shadow activities, says IMF paper
Fund study says institutions have a larger influence on the size of the underground economy than on tax rates
IMF paper captures spillover effects from tougher capital rules
Fund study shows international spillover effect from higher capital requirements typically account for 20-25% of the total impact on output
Rapid credit growth in Asia driven by domestic factors, says IMF paper
International Monetary Fund study says domestic monetary policy can play a pivotal role in managing credit growth in emerging Asian markets
IMF can help with access to safe assets and global liquidity, says ECB’s Cœuré
European Central Bank executive board member Benoît Cœuré says IMF can help address the shortage of safe assets and global liquidity by borrowing and lending global excess reserves
Heightened uncertainty promoted precautionary savings post-crisis, says IMF paper
Fund study says precautionary motives promoted households in advanced economies to significantly increase savings following the global financial crisis
IMF paper finds inflexible exchange rate regimes most exposed to hot money
Fund study says relatively inflexible exchange rate regimes need to be counteracted by carefully designed macroprudential policies
IMF’s Shinohara urges emerging markets to rethink fiscal approach
Fund deputy managing director Naoyuki Shinohara says advanced economies must walk narrow path to address fiscal imbalances; emerging and developing nations should reconsider pace of adjustment
Treasury bills are superior liquidity instruments, says IMF paper
Fund study says Treasury bills are more secure than central bank bills in performing debt and liquidity management functions
MAS's Menon calls on Asian countries to boost IMF resources
Monetary Authority of Singapore managing director Ravi Menon says Asian countries will need to contribute further to International Monetary Fund to enhance global safety net
Risk-weighted assets proved useful indicator during crisis, says IMF paper
Fund study shows banks with lower risk-weighted assets were able to weather the recent financial crisis better than those with more risky assets
Precautionary motives drive rapid build-up of reserves in EMEs, says IMF paper
Fund study shows stockpiling of international reserves in emerging markets are motivated by insurance against capital account, rather than current account shocks
Monetary policy can ease sovereign risk, says IMF paper
Fund study shows sovereign risk becomes a critical determinant of macroeconomic outcomes if the central bank is constrained in counteracting higher risk premiums
Debt ceiling acts as fiscal stabiliser, says IMF paper
Fund study shows the introduction of a debt ceiling may reduce the pro-cyclicality of fiscal policy and consumption volatility
ECB faces pressure to take haircut on Greek debt
Institute of International Finance and International Monetary Fund discuss option of official sector involvement for Greek bondholders, as negotiations with private sector fail to reach conclusion
IMF criticises Hungary over policy 'missteps'
International Monetary Fund Article IV consultations says Hungarian economy is in perilous state; country must push ahead with structural reforms and reverse a central bank law to receive funding
Financial taxes can bolster macro-prudential policy, says IMF paper
Fund study shows counter-cyclical tools should be incorporated to enrich the broader macro-prudential policy framework in Korea
IMF fears eurozone crisis will stall global recovery
World Economic Outlook slashes growth projections for 2012 as downside risks to eurozone economy intensify; IMF warns spill-over effects could slow economic activity globally
Fiscal sustainability indicators have limited effect on CDS spreads, says IMF paper
Fund study shows sovereign credit default swap spreads are driven largely by short-term liquidity conditions and large-scale long-term bond purchases by major central banks
Lagarde calls for larger firewall to ease funding costs
Fund managing director Christine Lagarde says $500 billion boost in lending capacity will improve growth and allow for deeper integration in Europe; says larger firewall is also needed
Credit rating agencies pose stability risks, says IMF paper
Fund study shows opinions of rating agencies can influence financial stability through impact on sovereign funding costs
IMF paper on optimal monetary policy frameworks under price distortions
Fund study shows sectoral inflation targeting and output gap stabilisation outperform strict headline inflation targeting in the presence of subsidised prices for goods
Central banks' financing of governments warranted in some cases, says IMF paper
Fund study outlines appropriate framework to enable central banks in developing countries to lend to governments in the short-term
IMF plans to raise $500 billion in new funds
Fund executive directors say doubling of lending resources will shore up emergency facility and aid indebted nations