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

Macro Notes: Turkey - Policy Uncertainty Clouds Outlook Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Increased uncertainty triggered outflows from Turkish assets in late March. Non-residents hold much smaller positions compared to the 2013 episode. Sharply higher cost of borrowing will weigh on near-term growth prospects. Short-term external rollover needs are sizable but look manageable for 2021.

Economic Views: Colombia’s External Vulnerability Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Colombia’s current account deficit remained wide in 2020, … and will not shrink this year under expansionary fiscal policy. FDI and external bonds will be reliable funding sources, … but our trackers paint a more mixed picture on portfolio flows. All in all, we do not exp...

Green Weekly Insight: S in the Spotlight Thursday, April 8, 2021

Using well-established metrics, we review a number of ESG rankings to encompass social factors—health, education etc.; Unsurprisingly, mature markets tend to score better on social performance. Emerging markets have scope to boost social performance, notably on issues related to gender equality.

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Advocacy

IIF Comments on FATF Proliferation Finance Risk Consultation Tuesday, April 13, 2021

The IIF has provided comments to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on their public consultation on guidance to changes in the FATF standards for proliferation financing risk and sanctions violations.

IIF Response to SEC Request for Comment on Potential MMF Reform Measures Monday, April 12, 2021

The Institute of International Finance (IIF) submitted a response to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Request for Comment on the topic of Potential Money Market Fund (MMF) Reform Measures in President’s Working Group Report on April 12.

IIF Letter to the G20 on Common Framework, Debt Transparency, ESG Considerations Friday, April 9, 2021

In light of the 2021 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund, this letter provides private sector views that build on our November 2020 letter to the G20.

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Innovation

FRT Episode 91: Innovation & Supervision, with EBA’s Piers Haben Tuesday, April 13, 2021

We discuss the adaptability of banks and supervisors alike, through the pandemic and in an environment of accelerated digitalization for future business conditions, with EBA Director Piers Haben.

Spotlight on Inclusion: CIB Egypt Thursday, April 8, 2021

This spotlight series will highlight the positive innovations from IIF member firms to promote financial inclusion through digitalization, with this first report focusing on the Commercial International Bank (CIB) Egypt.

FRT Episode 90: Digitalization in the Middle East Monday, March 29, 2021

National digitalization strategies and proactive policies have played an important role in supporting digital transformation in the Middle East, both in financial services and across the wider economy. First Abu Dhabi Bank CTO Yuri Misnik and Banque Misr Trade and Working Capital expert Amr Atteya Ahmed join us to discuss specific examples in the UAE and Egypt.

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2021 IIF Sustainable Finance Summit: Mobilizing Global Capital for a Climate-Resilient Future

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April 21

Tracking The Impact Of COVID-19

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Upcoming Events

2021 IIF Sustainable Finance Summit: Mobilizing Global Capital for a Climate-Resilient Future