The Institute of International Finance

The Institute of International Finance is the global association of the financial industry, with close to 450 members from 70 countries. Its mission is to support the financial industry in the prudent management of risks; to develop sound industry practices; and to advocate for regulatory, financial and economic policies that are in the broad interests of its members and foster global financial stability and sustainable economic growth. IIF members include commercial and investment banks, asset managers, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, central banks and development banks.

Research

Global Macro Views: Is there a Fed pivot? Thursday, August 4, 2022

Markets greeted last week’s Fed meeting with relief, … because the Fed signaled that it is now closer to “neutral,” … with markets inferring less urgency to hike in coming meetings. Recent days have seen Fed speakers walk that statement back, … leaving ...

IIF Capital Flows Tracker - August 2022 Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Portfolio flows to EM stood at -$9.8 bn in July. Equity and debt flows were -$1.0 bn and -$8.8 bn. Chinese equities posted $3.5 bn in outflows.

Economic Views: Funding Gaps in Frontier Markets Tuesday, August 2, 2022

We discuss potential external financing gaps in frontier markets, … focusing on countries that face external bond redemptions soon. We see financing gaps of at least 4% of GDP in El Salvador in H2, … and expect the government to drain reserves heavily to pay the bond. Pakistan&...

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Advocacy

IIF Responds to EBA Discussion Paper on Environmental Risks Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The IIF has submitted a comment letter to the European Banking Authority (EBA) Discussion Paper on the role of environmental risks in the prudential framework.

IIF Letter on the FATF Beneficial Ownership Reform Consultation Monday, August 1, 2022

The IIF has submitted a letter to the FATF on changes to FATF Recommendation 25 concerning the beneficial ownership of legal arrangements.

IIF Provides Comment Letter to ISSB Exposure Drafts IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 Friday, July 29, 2022

The IIF has submitted a comment letter to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) on the ISSB’s Exposure Draft IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and Exposure Draft IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures.

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