Publications

December 2017 EM Growth Tracker

January 22, 2018

Our EM Growth Tracker slid to 5.8% (3m/3m sa ar) in December, 0.2pp lower than in November. In the previous edition we reported steady growth since Ju

Basel III Capital Standards - Requests for Clarification

January 22, 2018

The IIF is pleased to provide some specific requests for clarification on particular items in the final Basel III reforms that were announced on Decem

Portfolio Allocation Trends: The Big Tilt

January 22, 2018

Even as global bond yields rise and the Fed moves ahead with tightening, the soft USD and persistent hunt for yield continue to drive fund flows to em

Weekly Insight: Nothing to worry about?

January 18, 2018

Easy global financial conditions support risk appetite-despite higher rates Bond yields outpacing dividend yields in the U.S.-but not in Europe and Ja

2018: Ten Big Questions

January 18, 2018

At this time last year we warned that political uncertainty had risen to remarkably high levels. Now the questions may have changed, but risks remain.

Economic Views: Oman - Fiscal Restraint is Needed

January 18, 2018

While narrowing, we expect the fiscal deficit to remain large at 9.3% of GDP in 2018. Pressure on credit ratings will increase as public debt surpasse

Economic Views: Russia - Who Votes for Putin?

January 18, 2018

The March presidential election will return President Putin for his fourth term. Putin leads polls with preferences at around 70%, other candidates si

IIF Insurance Update - January 2018

January 18, 2018

This newsletter is designed to provide a targeted monthly update on IIF insurance activities and events, and highlight some relevant IIF publications

Iran: Economic Prospects on the Edge

January 17, 2018

Recent protests have been fueled by unmet economic, social, and political expectations While the protests have ebbed in recent days, their underlying

Iraq: Glimmer of Light at the End of the Tunnel

January 17, 2018

Iraq's post-war infrastructure rebuilding will help propel the economy's recovery. The recent oil price rise has alleviated some of Iraq's immediate f

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