International Monetary Fund (IMF)
IMF: some central banks ‘on the verge’ of piloting CBDCs
IMF survey also highlights need for greater co-operation on fintech regulation
Sovereign debt restructuring does not hamper returns long-term – IMF paper
Investors who sell during crises fare much worse than those who buy and hold
Doves vs hawks: IMF advice on unconventional monetary policy
Funds’ advice on innovative measures has not always “stood the test of time”, writes Philip Turner
Lagarde reiterates call for greater international co-ordination
“We need a trading system fit for today’s world,” IMF chief says after G20 summit
People: Sarb deputy governor retires after 10-year term
China appoints vice-finance minister to MPC; senior Bank of Finland official joins IMF executive board.
Switzerland should tighten macropudential policies – IMF directors
Authorities should strengthen financial regulator and address real estate risks, IMF chiefs say
Canadian mortgage insurers need more capital to survive downturn, IMF warns
The three insurers need an extra $11 billion to meet capital requirements, stress tests reveal
US company debt and euro public debt are global financial risks – IMF
China’s non-bank financial firms are also a major vulnerability, fund says
IMF’s IEO outlines plan for capital flows evaluation
Some countries say the fund may now be too quick to endorse capital flow restrictions
Book notes: Why not default?, by Jerome Roos
A thought-provoking book that will repay the investment of any reader with an interest in sovereign debt
Mozambique slashes rates to 13.25%
Inflation is falling, but IMF warns that after-effects of cyclones could push prices back up
Regulators prepare response to Facebook’s Libra
Plans under way for G7 working group, as crypto asset plans draw criticism in Europe and US
Afghan governor resigns, citing health reasons
Central bank faces major challenges in war-torn country, but IMF recently praised progress
IMF formalises strategy on ‘social spending’
Lagarde says tackling inequality, exclusion and other social problems is key to rebuilding trust
Review calls on IMF to deepen monetary expertise
Independent report says IMF broadly made the right calls on risks around unconventional policy, but shortage of expertise leaves fund behind the curve
BCRA president admits inflation still too high
Outlook requires continued ultra-tight monetary policy, says central bank president
IMF welcomes Tunisia’s tougher monetary policy
Further rate increases might still be warranted this year, say executive directors
IMF says South Sudan must rein in monetary financing
Central bank will have IMF support in resisting pressure to increase lending as crisis worsens
Lagarde and Draghi stress Eastern Europe’s exposure to trade disputes
Improved institutions required to develop resilience to external shocks
Afghanistan must reform banks further, IMF says
Banking sector still shows weakness despite good work on economic reforms – IMF executive board
Free trade agreement to boost growth in Africa – IMF research
Smaller economies are more likely to benefit from more open trade conditions in the continent
Global imbalances require ‘carefully calibrated’ policies – IMF
Report comes as G20 leaders warn about imbalances concentrated in advanced economies
Romania’s Mugur Isarescu on independence in a ‘post-truth’ world
National Bank of Romania veteran governor speaks to Christopher Jeffery about the country’s shift to a market economy, challenges in the eurozone and independence in a ‘post-truth’ world
Lagarde sends warning on US corporate and fiscal debt
Non-financial corporate liabilities reached nearly $20 trillion in Q1 2019, Fed data shows