Publications

Comments on Core Principles Consultation on Financial Inclusion Guidance

The IIF submitted comments in March 31 to the Basel Committee on their consultation on the application of the core principles for effective banking su

Weekly Insight: Enthusiasm for Emerging Markets

Yellen cheers the markets-but for how long? March Madness - EM portfolio flows surge to 21-month high Brazil-abandoning a sinking ship GCC authorities

March 2016 Portfolio Allocation Trends

Surge in EM fund flows : After a very weak start to the year, EM funds have seen over $10.5 billion of inflows since late February (Chart 1). Better m

April 2016 Capital Markets Monitor: Stock Market Rebound vs. Profit Recessions

After falling sharply around the turn of the year and reaching bear market territory in mid-February, global equity markets have staged a strong rebou

GCC: Dollar Pegs Will be Maintained

GCC authorities remain firmly committed to their dollar pegs, believing that the pegs safeguard economic stability and reduce the chances of social un

March 2016 EM Portfolio Flows Tracker and Flows Alert

Estimated non-resident portfolio flows to EMs surged to a 21-month high of $36.8 billion in March, following a $5.4 billion inflow in February. Both b

March 2016 EM Portfolio Flows Tracker and Flows Alert

Estimated non-resident portfolio flows to EMs surged to a 21-month high of $36.8 billion in March, following a $5.4 billion inflow in February. Both b

Loss Given Default: More Than Just Liquidation

Some common perceptions of loss/recovery rates and expectations of Loss Given Default (LGD) are based on publicized liquidation scenarios, when such s

Weekly Insight: Pause and Reflect

Nigeria: Monetary policy reversal Catalonia-Stressed times ahead 1.' Markets take a breather. Following gains of more than 10% over the past mont

Chile: Faltering Growth

Chile is entering a third year of disappointing growth. Subpar performance reflects terms of trade losses, worsening global conditions, and the advers

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