Publications

Emerging Markets Bank Lending Conditions Survey - 2013Q4

February 5, 2014

The IIF EM Bank Lending Conditions index picked up in 2013Q4 but still signaled a tightening in bank lending conditions in emerging economies, though

South Africa: The Bumpy Road To A Post-QE World

February 4, 2014

South Africa, like other emerging market countries, is experiencing a new set of global headwinds as financial markets adjust to the start of Fed tape

Volcker Rule Approved

February 1, 2014

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Overseas Activity of Japanese Banks

February 1, 2014

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International Expansion of Chinese Banks

February 1, 2014

Chinese banks have established a growing presence in international lending, both to support Chinese domestic firms abroad, and to move into areas such

Global Systemically Important Financial Institutions

February 1, 2014

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January 2014 Capital Flows to Emerging Market Economies

January 30, 2014

Emerging market conditions have continued to be quite choppy, including a significant market correction in early 2014. We do not anticipate a sustaine

Oil: Ample Supplies, Softer Prices in 2014

January 30, 2014

Ample supplies will trump revived demand in 2014 creating a looser market based on fundamentals. Non-OECD oil demand is expected to drive the total gl

Weekly Insight: A Closer Look at the EM Asset Price Correction

January 30, 2014

Broad selling of EM assets eases; more differentiation expected going forward Assessing the emerging market policy response Ghosts of 1998 - but this

Colombia: Peace Negotiations Raise Hopes for Economic Boost

January 29, 2014

Peace negotiations between the government and the FARC have gained momentum following agreement on rural development and political participation, ther

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