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: Gross Financing Needs in DSSI-eligible Countries Thursday, October 15, 2020

Gross external financing needs of DSSI-eligible countries are set to remain high at over $260bn (12.5% of GDP) in 2021; General government debt in DSSI-eligible countries is projected to peak at 56% of GDP in 2021—up from 50% in 2019

GMV: How big is the EM Positioning Overhang? Thursday, October 15, 2020

EM positioning by foreign investors has moved back into focus, ... given event risk around US elections and COVID-19 second waves. The recovery in non-resident portfolio flows to EM has been weak, ... and some see this flows picture as evidence that positioning is light. But flows are a meas...

Macro Notes: CEEMEA - Capital Flows Recovery in 2021 Wednesday, October 14, 2020

We expect a slow and uneven recovery in non-resident capital flows globally. CEEMEA should fare somewhat better with a broad pickup in ‘20H2 and ‘21. The recovery will likely be driven by stronger FDI and portfolio capital flows. A possible COVID-19 resurgence and geopolitical risks weigh on the outlook. If sentiment worsens, Turkey, South Africa, and Ukraine will be most exposed.

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Advocacy

IIF Sustainable Finance Monitor - October 2020 Monday, October 12, 2020

The IIF Sustainable Finance Monitor covers key developments in the global sustainable finance agenda. In the October issue, we discuss the IIF's Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets and the transition to net zero emissions, share key updates on policy and regulatory developments, the latest on key initiatives, frameworks and tools, our ESG market snapshot, and SFWG activities and events.

IIF October 2020 Global Regulatory Update Friday, October 9, 2020

The October 2020 IIF Global Regulatory Update provides updates on current work streams.

IIF Staff Paper on Financial Crime Intelligence Sharing Thursday, October 8, 2020

Building on the IIF’s previous work in this area, the paper endeavors to address the continued criticality of improving economic and financial crime risk management by facilitating the increased sharing of information on financial activity linked to crime and terrorism.

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Innovation

Briefing Note: The 2020 IIF Digital Interchange Tuesday, October 6, 2020

This briefing note summarizes some of the key themes from the IIF Digital Interchange: The Global Dialogue on Digital Finance, a virtual event which brought together leading executives, specialists, and policymakers to discuss the economy of tomorrow.

Briefing Note: European Union Package on Digital Finance Thursday, October 1, 2020

On September 24, 2020, the European Commission published a package of digital finance strategy and legislative proposals.

FRT Episode 77: Open Banking and Beyond with Liming Zhu, CSIRO Research Director Thursday, October 1, 2020

Looking beyond ‘Open Banking’, we discuss Australia’s multi-sectoral Consumer Data Right (CDR) with Dr Liming Zhu of the national science agency CSIRO, looking at the potential extension of open data principles to other consumer sectors.

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