Publications

Weekly Insight: Indian Summer

September 22, 2016

1. Global stocks, bonds surge post-Fed; EMs in favor :' While the outcome of the BoJ and Fed meetings this week (see below) was much as anticipated,

Innovation in Insurance: How Technology is Changing the Industry

September 21, 2016

A variety of breakthrough technologies are set to spur a fundamental transformation of the insurance industry. Cloud computing, the Internet of Things

IIF Response to FSB Consultation on Structural Vulnerabilities from Asset Management Activities

September 21, 2016

The IIF commends the FSB for focusing their analysis and their policy recommendations on certain activities. However, any such regulation should not b

Portfolio Allocation Trends: Cautious Stance ahead of BoJ and Fed Meetings

September 20, 2016

Fund flows have decelerated in recent weeks . Global mutual funds and ETFs have seen net inflows of just over $12.5 billion since mid-August, marking

Weekly Insight: Bracing for a Bumpier Ride

September 15, 2016

Czech Republic-no easy exit Ukraine-struggling to get back on track China-sustained momentum 1.' Markets-more volatility, steeper yield curves: Ce

Jordan: Resilience in a Challenging Setting

September 14, 2016

Fiscal reforms have narrowed the deficit and reduced vulnerabilities in a difficult external environment. Nonetheless, continued fiscal adjustment is

IIF Dispatch: Update from Vienna

September 14, 2016

THE FAR-RIGHT FREEDOM PARTY SETS THE AGENDA Our September visit to Vienna coincided with announcements of a delay in the Presidential election re-run

Russia: Nursing a Recovery

September 13, 2016

Helped by firmer oil prices, the ruble has stabilized at RUB/$65 level since April.

Nigeria: Recession Bites

September 9, 2016

With activity stifled by FX scarcity, capital controls, and sabotage of oil facilities, the economy has slid into recession and unemployment has risen

Chile: Self-Inflicted Wounds

September 9, 2016

While Chile has been dealing with the consequences of weaker commodity prices, the delicate state of the Chilean eco

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