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.

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LatAm Views - Ecuador's Fiscal Risk Thursday, January 23, 2020

Fiscal consolidation has been tempered by political reality. Revenue shortfalls and rigid spending could raise funding needs. Financing relies heavily on timely disbursement by official creditors.

GMV: Crisis versus Secular Stagnation EMs Thursday, January 23, 2020

Growth has slowed sharply across many emerging markets, ... a phenomenon we have been calling “secular stagnation” in EM. Driving this growth slowdown are two distinct groups of countries, ... “crisis” EMs on one hand and “secular stagnation” ones on t...

Macro Notes: Sub-Saharan Africa’s Eurobond Risks Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Government debt in Sub-Saharan Africa has risen markedly in recent years. This is partly due to issuance of Eurobonds in a low interest rate environment. Debt amortization will peak in 2024-25, while financing needs remain high. As a result, these countries will need to attract significant non-resident capital. Tightening of global financial conditions could increase debt costs substantially.

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Advocacy

Green Weekly Insight: Roaring Twenties Thursday, January 23, 2020

As the “decade of sustainability” gets underway, calls for action on climate change will become increasingly strident; With electricity demand soaring, a rapid shift to low-carbon alternatives is needed to achieve net zero emissions by 2050… …but in the EU (and beyond) nuclear power remains contentious, as growth in renewables can't keep up with demand

IIF response to IAIS Consultation on Liquidity Risk Management Wednesday, January 22, 2020

The IIF has responded to the IAIS Application Paper on Liquidity Risk Management, which was released for public consultation on November 19, 2019.

IIF Response to BCBS Open Banking Report Monday, January 13, 2020

On January 13, the IIF responded to the Basel Committee’s recent report on open banking and application programming interfaces.

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Innovation

FRT Episode 57: Basel Committee Open Banking Report Thursday, January 16, 2020

We discuss the recent Basel Committee report on Open Banking and APIs with lead author Linda Jeng.

IIF Response to BCBS Open Banking Report Monday, January 13, 2020

On January 13, the IIF responded to the Basel Committee’s recent report on open banking and application programming interfaces.

FRT Episode 56: InsureTech with Allianz CRO Tom Wilson Monday, December 30, 2019

Allianz CRO Tom Wilson shares his insights on the transformation of the insurance business model, including through the growth of InsureTech solutions (with Mary Frances Monroe).

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IIF Green Weekly Insight: Roaring Twenties

Global Debt Monitor: Sustainability Matters

GMV: The EM Secular Stagnation Problem

FRT Episode 57: Basel Committee Open Banking Report

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2020 IIF Australia Forum

2020 IIF G20 Conference

2020 IIF Spring Membership Meeting