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

Weekly Insight: Looking for a fix Thursday, November 21, 2019

ECB tiering—how much help for Europe’s banks?; Low rates spur institutional investors’ appetite for alternatives—now over 25% of U.S. public pension fund allocations; Shift towards renewable energy continues to grow—but there’s a long road ahead; Many major emerging markets remain heavily reliant on coal for power generation—notably South Africa, China and India

Emerging Markets Bank Lending Conditions Survey - 2019Q2 Thursday, November 21, 2019

Lending Conditions Tightening EM bank lending conditions tightened in 2019Q2. Trade finance is the only sub-index easing. All regions except EM Europe reported tightening. Respondents expect easing in lending conditions.

GMV: Is the Dollar Overshooting versus EM Currencies? Thursday, November 21, 2019

The Dollar has risen to a record high versus EM currencies. We investigate if this Dollar strength is the beginning of a trend, ... or if valuation will increasingly force the Dollar back down against EM. EM currencies that suffered the most pronounced falls in recent years, … a...

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Advocacy

IIF November Global Regulatory Update Wednesday, November 20, 2019

The November 2019 IIF Global Regulatory Update provides updates on the Financial Stability Board along with current work streams in Regulatory Capital, Recovery and Resolution, Disclosure, Risk Management, Cyber Security, Digital Finance, Sustainable Finance, AML/CFT, Insurance and upcoming events.

Tim Adams Scene-Setting Remarks To The 26th Annual IAIS Conference Thursday, November 14, 2019

IIF President and CEO, Tim Adams, delivers scene-setting remarks to the 26th Annual IAIS Conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Speech as prepared for delivery.

The Value of Cross-Border Banking and the Cost of Fragmentation Wednesday, November 13, 2019

This IIF staff paper evaluates the benefits of cross-border banking, with a focus on its implications for the macroeconomy and financial stability. It also includes policy proposals to reduce market fragmentation and maximize the net benefits of cross-border banking.

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Innovation

FRT Episode 53: Chris Giancarlo and the Digital Dollar Thursday, November 21, 2019

Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo joins us at the Singapore FinTech Festival to discuss his proposal for a Digital Dollar with the IIF’s Brad Carr and Conan French.

FRT Episode 52: Future of Finance Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Huw van Steenis visits FRT to discuss the wide-ranging Future of Finance report that he authored for the Bank of England.

FRT Episode 51: Fintech Beat with Chris Brummer Tuesday, November 5, 2019

FRT joins forces with CQ Roll Call’s Fintech Beat podcast. Fintech Beat Host, Professor Chris Brummer of Georgetown University, and FRT's own, Brad Carr from the IIF, share their key takeaways across IIF's Annual Membership Meeting, the IMF & World Bank annual meetings, and DC's FinTech Week.

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Institute of International Finance

IIF Weekly Insight: Looking for a fix

Global Debt Monitor: High debt may exacerbate climate risk

GMV: The Engine Room of our Inflation-Consistent NAIRUs

FRT Episode 53: Chris Giancarlo and the Digital Dollar

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Upcoming Events

2019 Fall IIF European CRO Forum

2019 IIF 6th Annual European Banking Union Colloquium

2020 IIF Spring Membership Meeting