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The IFF China Report 2019
Insight and perspectives from the world's leaders, premier policy-makers and financiers
Sluggish investment was key factor in weak post-crisis recovery – IMF research
Output losses affected countries regardless of whether they had suffered a banking crisis
Argentine peso plummets as political risk rises
Rising inflation and recession increase popularity of former president Cristina Kirchner
Ukraine embarks on easing cycle
Falling inflation allows National Bank of Ukraine to launch first rate cut in new easing cycle; forecasts depend on implementing IMF reforms
The IFF China Report 2019: Financial deepening, fintech development and green financing
The past 40 years have seen China transform from a recipient of global aid to a major economic centre in its own right. China is now seeking to deepen its markets, gradually open its borders to global financial flows, and promote new and innovative forms…
Fintech and the future – Improving financial literacy
Li Dongrong, president of the National Internet Finance Association of China and former deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China, explains how financial technology can aid sustainable growth, transform the structure of financial markets and promote…
IMF budget flat for another year
Fund faces eighth year with its budget unchanged in real terms
Argentina imposes price controls to tackle hyperinflation
Central bank governor apologises as year-on-year inflation figures rise 54.7%
The IFF China Report 2019: The Belt and Road Initiative
Over the past five years, China has invested more than $70 billion in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, of which there are now in excess of 100. Leading Chinese and international policy-makers explain how BRI efforts are progressing. This section…
The Belt and Road Initiative 2019 Survey – A new driver for globalisation?
The second Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Survey of 28 central banks reveals that they view the BRI as a major driver of globalisation, with a high percentage of respondents expecting the initiative to provide a significant boost to GDP. So far,…
IMF’s Adrian says central banks should disclose climate risk exposure
Data gaps make it harder for central banks to set appropriate climate stress tests, he says
Draghi expresses concern over Fed independence
ECB governor says he is “especially” worried by events in US
Hard IMF conditions deter borrowers from coming back – ECB paper
Researchers use data on most IMF programmes since 1992 to investigate “IMF stigma”
The IFF China Report 2019: Redesigning the international trading and monetary system
Reform of the financial system that brought about the 2007–08 financial crisis has not gone far enough and advanced and emerging market economies must find a more co-operative way forward to ensure globalisation can continue.
The turmoil test for emerging and advanced economies
Greater integration between advanced and emerging market economies during globalisation has made both more susceptible to risk of spillover – financial contagion and volatility. As the US continues to normalise its monetary policy, deputy governor of…
Zimbabwe signs agreement with IMF to strengthen macro framework
New agreement will complement government reforms to foster macro stability amid high inflation
Central banks will not rescue firms from future of payments – ECB’s Cœuré
Market disruption is likely as incumbent banks fight to remain relevant to customers who demand more from their payment service providers
Low interest rates adding to high global stability risks – IMF
Monetary policy-makers must look at both short- and medium-term stability risks, says Tobias Adrian
IMF cuts growth forecasts for most economies
Japan and China are the only two to receive a more optimistic outlook from the IMF; global economy at a “delicate moment”, says Gita Gopinath
IMF calls on Kuwait to improve crisis management
Financial sector assessment praises recent reforms, but also sees room for improvement
IMF recommends new tool to measure housing market risks
Model shows downside risks in Chinese housing market have grown recently, report finds
NBU’s Smolii speaks out about political interference
Politically powerful people in Ukraine are still trying to block economic reform, but transparency is helping, says National Bank of Ukraine governor
Argentina’s push for central bank independence faces hurdles
Government sent bill to parliament to prohibit monetary financing but political support is elusive
Pakistan starting to recover from imbalances – SBP
Central bank hikes policy rate while highlighting some signs of improvement in the external balance; IMF mission chief meets authorities for initial programme talks