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Cover Departmental Papers
The Global Financial Crisis and Adjustment to Shocks in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda: A Balance Sheet Analysis Perspective
Ms. Iyabo Masha
This paper analyzes the impact of the global financial crisis on the banking systems in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, and their responses to it, using information from banking system balance sheets. The paper undertakes two distinct analyses. In the first analysis, the focus is on the trend in intersectoral balances and positions in the long run, using annual data for 2001–08. The second analysis uses monthly data for December 2007–May 2009 to determine how intersectoral balance sheets adjusted in the short run to sudden changes in the economic environment during the recent global financial crisis.
Keywords:
DPPP; DP; foreign currency; share; securities; loan; currency; accounts receivable; net po; Intersectoral asset; net foreign currency position; foreign currency position; positions of Kenya; forex liability; Kenyan shilling; Currencies; Financial derivatives; Loans; Foreign currency exposure; Global
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
South Africa: Financial System Stability Assessment, Including Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes on the following topic: Securities Regulation
International Monetary Fund
This paper discusses the Financial System Stability Assessment for South Africa, and reviews the Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes on Securities Regulation. The assessment reveals that South Africa’s sophisticated financial system is fundamentally sound and has so far weathered the global financial market turmoil without major pressures. Banks and insurance companies have enjoyed good profitability, capitalization levels, and reserves. The financial sector regulatory framework is modern and generally effective. Stress tests suggest that capital and reserve cushions at banks and insurance companies are sufficient to absorb large shocks.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; bank; market; SARB; capital market; FSB; banking system; market conduct; liquid asset; central bank; conduct responsibility; risk estimate; niches well; insolvent bank; market capitalization; market turmoil; hedge fund market; investment market; Currency markets; Insurance companies; Insurance; Commercial banks; Africa; Global