Publications

Russia: A Perfect Storm

December 11, 2014

The recent drop of the ruble and other Russian asset prices reflects changed fundamentals and it is unlikely to reverse unless oil prices recover or s

Weekly Insight: Ripple Effects

December 11, 2014

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After the Fall - Consequences of Lower Oil Prices

December 10, 2014

This report examines the myriad global economic consequences of the $40/bbl fall in global oil prices since mid-2014. It argues that the price drop is

Joint IIF/GA Response to the FSB Consultation on Recovery and Resolution Planning for Systemically Important Insurers

December 10, 2014

The joint Task Force noted in particular that there are likely to be few critical functions in insurance and that a definition of critical functions m

Nigeria: Adjusting to the Oil Price Shock

December 9, 2014

The recent dramatic shift in the global oil market is taking its toll on Nigeria, the sixth largest net exporter of oil in the world.' With the rise

November 2014 EM Coincident Indicator

December 9, 2014

The IIF EM coincident indicator (EMCI) remained at 3.9% in November, suggesting that' EM GDP growth in Q4 will be slightly higher than the estimated 3

December 2014 Capital Markets Monitor - (De)Leveraging: A Mixed Picture

December 8, 2014

Since a high level of leverage was thought to have contributed to the 2008 financial crisis, deleveraging has been seen as a desirable process to redu

December 2014 Global Regulatory Update

December 7, 2014

This month's IIF Global Regulatory Update provides updates on current work streams in regulatory capital, liquidity, recovery and resolution, data req

IIF SAG comments on IOSCO's proposed Statement on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

December 5, 2014

On December 5, the IIF, via its Senior Accounting Group (SAG), submitted a comment letter on IOSCO's proposed Statement on Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Iran: Economy's Fate Hinges on Outcome of Negotiations

December 4, 2014

Recent sanctions have inflicted heavy damage on Iran's economy. A broad interim agreement could allow Iran to resume global trade and develop its huge

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