Publications

IIF Dispatch: Update from Indonesia

Our recent visit found that supportive policies and increasing effectiveness of the Jokowi government should result in a moderate firming of the econo

Vote of a Lifetime: Financial Sector Views on Brexit

The consequences of a British vote to leave the EU would be felt across the global economy and financial markets. From the perspective of the pri

Weekly Insight: Volte Face

China-pickup in activity already softening Argentina-political honeymoon is over Venezuela-staring into the abyss 1.' Markets are listening now:

Malaysia: Weathering Oil and Other Shocks

The government has put in place corrective steps to protect the fiscal position while persevering a prud

IIF Dispatch: Update from Argentina

DOMESTIC CHALLENGES TO THE FORE Our recent trip to Argentina found a more cautious mood and an increasingly less cooperative congress amid rising res

Saudi Arabia: Strong Determination to Reform

The recent government' overhaul signals the King's and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's determination to reform the Saudi economy. New leader

Weekly Insight: Patient Fed Boosts Bonds

Fresh impetus in the search for yield U.S. monetary policy-recent data likely to reinforce Fed patience China-more stable China capital flows-for now

EM Bank Lending Conditions Survey - 2016Q1

The composite index for EM bank lending conditions declined in 2016Q1 below the low observed in 2015Q3. All components of lending conditions remained

Getting Smart: Contracts on the Blockchain

Enabled by blockchain technology, the possibilities surrounding smart contracts are far-reaching and could significantly impact the finance industry a

April 2016 EM Growth Tracker

PICK-UP CONTINUES TO START Q2 After a modest acceleration in March, our EM Growth Tracker points to a further uptick in April. Our tracking model ind

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