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Cover Global Financial Stability Report, April 2017
Global Financial Stability Report, April 2017
Getting the Policy Mix Right
International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets Department

Abstract

Financial stability has continued to improve since the October 2016 Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR). Economic activity has gained momentum, as outlined in the April 2017 World Economic Outlook (WEO), amid broadly accommodative monetary and financial conditions, spurring hopes for reflation. Chapter 2 analyzes the potential long-term impact of a scenario of sustained low growth and low real and nominal rates for the business models of financial institutions and the products offered by the financial sector. Chapter 3 examines whether countries still retain influence over their domestic financial conditions in a globally integrated financial system. The chapter develops financial conditions indices that make it possible to compare a large set of advanced and emerging market economies.

Keywords:
GFSR; financial condition; bank; market; market expectation; emerging market economy; commodity cycle; financial market sentiment; policy priority; commodity exporter; Emerging and frontier financial markets; Commercial banks; Financial conditions index; Financial sector stability; Insurance companies; Global; Europe; Africa; return on equity; tighter-than-average financial conditions; domestic financial conditions; monetary policy shock; Nonperforming loans
Cover Global Financial Stability Report, April 2016
Global Financial Stability Report, April 2016
Potent Policies for a Successful Normalization
International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets Department

Abstract

The current Global Financial Stability Report (April 2016) finds that global financial stability risks have risen since the last report in October 2015. The new report finds that the outlook has deteriorated in advanced economies because of heightened uncertainty and setbacks to growth and confidence, while declines in oil and commodity prices and slower growth have kept risks elevated in emerging markets. These developments have tightened financial conditions, reduced risk appetite, raised credit risks, and stymied balance sheet repair. A broad-based policy response is needed to secure financial stability. Advanced economies must deal with crisis legacy issues, emerging markets need to bolster their resilience to global headwinds, and the resilience of market liquidity should be enhanced. The report also examines financial spillovers from emerging market economies and finds that they have risen substantially. This implies that when assessing macro-financial conditions, policymakers may need to increasingly take into account economic developments in emerging market economies. Finally, the report assesses changes in the systemic importance of insurers, finding that across advanced economies the contribution of life insurers to systemic risk has increased in recent years. The results suggest that supervisors and regulators should take a more macroprudential approach to the sector.

Keywords:
GFSR; commodity; emerging market economy; monetary policy; reform; financial condition; market liquidity risk; revenue diversification; reform agenda; risk appetite; services market; emerging market economies; heightened market volatility; fiscal policy setting; Emerging and frontier financial markets; Insurance companies; Spillovers; Insurance; Systemic risk; Global; North America; Europe; Middle East; Africa; equity price; equity market spillover; cross-asset correlation; return on equity; index weight; emerging market economy assets; asset portfolio
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Slovak Republic: 2015 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Slovak Republic
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that Slovakia remains among Europe’s stronger economies, with growth continuing to pick up in 2015, driven by strong domestic demand. A push to spend expiring European Union funds has underpinned rising investment while job creation and real wage growth have supported private consumption. Unemployment has fallen significantly since 2013, but is still about 11 percent overall, and is much higher for the long-term unemployed, youth, and women. The outlook is favorable with growth of 3–3.5 percent expected through the medium-term, reflecting sustained domestic demand as well as further contributions from the important export sector as substantial additional foreign auto sector investment is planned.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; energy company Enel; energy company; ente nazionale per l'energia elettrica; student housing cost; carmaker Jaguar Land Rover; energy company EPH; staff appraisal; Labor markets; Unemployment; Loans; Europe; Global
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
People’s Republic of China–Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Financial Sector Assessment Program-Insurance Core Principles-Detailed Assessment of Observance
International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets Department
This Insurance Core Principles Detailed Assessment Report was prepared in the context of the Financial Sector Assessment Program for the People’s Republic of China–Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The report describes that the insurance penetration and density in HKSAR is among the top 10 in the world. Foreign-owned insurers are dominant in the HKSAR insurance sector, and account for about 72 percent of total assets as at end-2012. The long-term insurance industry is highly concentrated, while the market share of general insurance industry is more evenly distributed. All except one of the top-10 insurance groups are all foreign owned, with much larger consolidated operations compared to their operations in HKSAR. The Insurance Authority is responsible for regulating and supervising the insurance industry of the HKSAR. It is supported by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, a government department in the HKSAR. A self-regulatory system is used to supervise the conduct of business of intermediaries.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; insurance intermediary; risk management; insurance business; insurance group; holding company; corporate governance; long-term insurer; reinsurance arrangement; Insurance companies; Insurance; Virtual currencies; Solvency; Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT); Global; Asia and Pacific
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
People’s Republic of China: Detailed Assessment Report: IAIS Insurance Core Principles
International Monetary Fund
This paper presents a detailed assessment report on the observance of China’s compliance with the International Association of Insurance Supervisor's insurance core principles. The China Insurance Regulatory Commission employs a rules-based framework and has achieved a high level of regulatory compliance from supervised companies. The market demand for skilled resources continues to increase and must be satisfied if the projected rate of development is to be sustained; compromises on the suitability of personnel should be avoided at all costs.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; risk management; insurance coverage; corporate governance; CIRC processes; insurance law; group company; risk assessment; CIRC HQ; insurance market; interest rate; state council; CIRC regulation; Insurance companies; Insurance; Solvency; Internal controls; Insurance supervision; Global
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
People’s Republic of China—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund
This Selected Issues paper reviews medium-term fiscal challenges for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong SAR). It focuses on key considerations that need to be evaluated when formulating a medium-term reserves policy in the face of fiscal challenges, such as accommodating future spending pressures and revenue fluctuations. The broad conclusion of the paper is that fiscal reserves will likely remain an important feature of future fiscal policy. The paper also discusses more general aspects of Hong Kong SAR’s economy’s competitiveness, and the outlook for Hong Kong SAR’s financial center.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; revenue; revenue volatility; Hong Kong SAR; market; price competitiveness; Mainland bank; SAR resident; business cost; renminbi deposit; Competition; Insurance; Fiscal risks; Financial integration; Global; Asia and Pacific
Cover IMF Working Papers
What Should Macroeconomists Know about Health Care Policy?
Mr. Peter S. Heller
This primer aims to provide IMF macroeconomists with the essential information they need to address issues concerning health sector policy, particularly when they have significant macroeconomic implications. Such issues can also affect equity and growth and are fundamental to any strategy of poverty reduction. The primer highlights the appropriate roles for the state and market in health care financing and provision. It also suggests situations in which macroeconomists should engage health sector specialists in policy formulation exercises. Finally, it reviews the different health policy issues that confront countries at alternative stages of economic development and the range of appropriate policy options.
Keywords:
WP; health system; expenditure inflation; health sector; health status; health expenditure; health practitioner
Cover IMF Staff Papers
IMF Staff Papers, Volume 52, Special Issue, IMF Conference in Honor of Michael Mussa
International Monetary Fund. Research Dept.
This paper focuses on expectations for the American economy focused on the likelihood of secular stagnation, which continued to be debated throughout the post-war period. Concerns rose during the late 1960s and early 1970s about rapid population growth smothering the potential for economic growth in developing countries were contradicted when, during the mid- and late-1970s, fertility rates began to decline rapidly. In policy-oriented institutions (and in most businesses and individual decision making), policymaking decisions are often guided by projections and forward-looking indicators. The case of Michael Mussa has been one of great anticipation, and of great accomplishment, and all the early optimistic forecasts about him have turned out to be correct. Within the sphere of economics, undoubtedly the most famous and widely used forecast—one, incidentally, that thus far has often been incorrect—is that based on the Malthusian doctrine of the relationship between resources and population.
Keywords:
SP; exchange rate; country; post-World War II debate; Virginia economist George Tucker; definition of Economics; voodoo economics; hike worth; Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development country; Moral hazard; Exchange rate arrangements; Insurance; Currencies; Financial integration; Global; Southeast Asia; Sub-Saharan Africa; Western Europe; Caribbean; IMF conference; graduate class; Asset prices
Cover Officially Supported Export Credits in a Changing World
Officially Supported Export Credits in a Changing World
Mr. Jian-Ye Wang
,
Mr. Yo Kikuchi
,
Mr. Sidhartha Choudhury
, and
Mr. Mario Mansilla

Abstract

This paper assesses the issues of government involvement in international trade finance stemming from the recent changes in global financial markets. This study is based on discussions with representatives of export credit agencies during the period from October 2003 to May 2004. A survey of 27 agencies provided valuable insights. Financial flows facilitated by official export credit agencies are large in comparison with official development assistance and gross lending by international financial institutions to developing countries. However, the importance of officially supported trade finance has been declining relative to the rapid expansion of world trade and total capital flows to developing countries. The study highlights the key challenges facing official export credit agencies, including complementing the private sector, facilitating financing to low-income countries while helping maintain these countries’ debt sustainability, and playing a positive role in the area of trade finance in international efforts to address emerging market financial crises.

Keywords:
WEFS; financing; trade; market; trade finance provider; export credit agency; OECD arrangement; trade finance advantage; export credit business; Export credits; Trade finance; Exports; Credit; Emerging and frontier financial markets; Africa; Global; Central and Eastern Europe; Sub-Saharan Africa; Europe; Insurance; Asia and Pacific
Cover IMF Survey
Calendario
International Monetary Fund. External Relations Dept.
La edición en Internet del Boletín del FMI, que se actualiza varias veces a la semana, contiene numerosos artículos sobre temas de actualidad en el ámbito de las políticas y la economía. Consulte las últimas investigaciones del FMI, lea entrevistas y escuche podcasts de los principales economistas del FMI sobre importantes temas relacionados con la economía mundial. www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/home.aspx
Keywords:
SV; special drawing rights; Rodrigo de Rato