Publications

Emerging Markets Bank Lending Conditions Survey - 2016Q3

October 24, 2016

EM bank lending conditions deteriorated again in 2016Q3. Demand for loans decreased significantly, consistent with a perception of increased risk and

IIF Dispatch: Update from Argentina

October 21, 2016

Our recent visit to Argentina found a mood of cautious optimism despite insufficient fiscal consolidation. The hope is for a turnaround next year fuel

IIF Dispatch: Update from Romania

October 20, 2016

BRACE FOR IMPACT Our recent trip to Romania preceded parliamentary elections and coincided with the adoption of the Swiss franc mortgage conversion b

IIF/GA submission on the Insurance Capital Standard 1.0

October 20, 2016

The IIF, in cooperation with the Geneva Association, has submitted comments to the IAIS on its consultation of the Risk-based Insurance Capital Standa

Weekly Insight: In Search of Animal Spirits

October 20, 2016

1. Markets still wary:' Widely watched events this week have not really turned out to be game-c

Draghi's Dashboard: Holding Off to December

October 19, 2016

At Thursday's meeting, the ECB Governing Council will face stubbornly low inflation despite an economic growth outlook that is slightly better than ex

GCC: Change is on its Way

October 18, 2016

GCC countries are responding to a sharp deterioration in fiscal accounts and sustained low oil prices by launching much-needed fiscal reforms, with a

IIF Flows Alert: EM Flows Fall on Stronger Dollar, EM Political Risks

October 17, 2016

Our measure of daily portfolio flows to emerging markets fell sharply over the past week, with the 7-day moving average declining to its lowest level

2016 Report on Implementation by the Principles Consultative Group

October 13, 2016

The Group of Trustees of the Principles for Stable Capital Flows and Fair Debt Restructuring held its 2016 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. to revie

Weekly Insight: Return of Risk Aversion

October 13, 2016

Beware of October surprises UK-the quiet time is over US-Fed' en route ' for December Thailand-end of an era Egypt-challenges and opportunities 1

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