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Cover IMF Working Papers
Indian Financial Sector: Structure, Trends and Turns
Rakesh Mohan
and
Partha Ray
This paper traces the story of Indian financial sector over the period 1950–2015. In identifying the trends and turns of Indian financial sector, the paper adopts a three period classification viz., (a) the 1950s and 1960s, which exhibited some elements of instability associated with laissez faire but underdeveloped banking; (b) the 1970s and 1980s that experienced the process of financial development across the country under government auspices, accompanied by a degree of financial repression; and (c) the period since the 1990s till date, that has been characterized by gradual and calibrated financial deepening and liberalization. Focusing more the third period, the paper argues that as a consequence of successive reforms over the past 25 years, there has been significant progress in making interest and exchange rates largely market determined, though the exchange rate regime remains one of managed float, and some interest rates remain administered. Considerable competition has been introduced in the banking sector through new private sector banks, but public sector banks continue have a dominant share in the market. Contractual savings systems have been improved, but pension funds in India are still in their infancy. Similarly, despite the introduction of new private sector insurance companies coverage of insurance can expand much further, which would also provide greater depth to the financial markets. The extent of development along all the segments of the financial market has not been uniform. While the equity market is quite developed, activities in the private debt market are predominantly confined to private placement form and continue to be limited to the bluechip companies. Going forward, the future areas for development in the Indian financial sector would include further reduction of public ownership in banks and insurance companies, expansion of the contractual savings system through more rapid expansion of the insurance and pension systems, greater spread of mutual funds, and development of institutional investors. It is only then that both the equity and debt markets will display greater breadth as well as depth, along with greater domestic liquidity. At the same time, while reforming the financial sector, the Indian authorities had to constantly keep the issues of equity and efficiency in mind.
Keywords:
WP; bank; market; India; bond market; banking sector; Financial Sector Reforms; Banks; Insurance; Pension Funds; Financial Markets; public sector bank; debt market; call money; investible resource; market capitalization; private sector bank; co-operative bank; payments bank; exchange bank; stock futures; call money market; bank ownership structure; Commercial banks; Insurance companies; Stock markets; Public sector; Global
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Switzerland: 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Switzerland
International Monetary Fund
Switzerland showed commendable economic growth with low inflation and increasing employment. Executive Directors commended the prudent macroeconomic management, sound monetary and fiscal policy frameworks, structural reforms, and flexible labor markets. They noted that the monetary policy framework continues to serve Switzerland well, underpinned by effective practices of the Swiss National Bank (SNB). They agreed that the Swiss financial system appears to be healthy and dynamic, and appreciated the regulatory and supervisory framework, and the vigilance in monitoring financial sector risks.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; monetary policy; deficit; expenditure growth; IMF staff projection; authority; fiscal policy framework; government activity; exchange rate; inflation expectation; spending pressure; state regulation; Income; Financial statements; Insurance; Global
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
St. Lucia: Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund
In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; dollar; gross revenue; goods; goods export; value; unit price; St. Lucia air; factor cost; goods vehicle; factor service; primary sector; St. Lucia cooperative bank; Public sector; Exports; Insurance; Imports; Agricultural commodities; Caribbean
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Germany: Financial System Stability Assessment, including Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes on the following topics: Banking Supervision, Securities Regulation, Insurance Regulation, Monetary and Financial Policy Transparency, Payment Systems, and Securities Settlement
International Monetary Fund
The German financial system is complex and highly diversified. The second most important class of financial institutions is insurance and pension companies. Germany has taken steps to enhance accounting and auditing practices and to align corporate governance with best international practices. The German banking system is resilient, but relevant indicators show some deterioration. The main vulnerability facing all sectors of the insurance industry is the pressure on capital ratios and risk-bearing capacity from the poor performance of investment portfolios. Securities regulation is of a high standard.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; banking system; favor bank client; public sector bank; bank financing; bank-issued securities; cooperative bank; credit risk; bank profitability; financial system; Commercial banks; Insurance companies; Cooperative banks; Insurance; Public sector; Global; Europe
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Argentina: Selected Issues and Statistical Annex
International Monetary Fund
The financial system in Argentina experienced substantial changes. Capital adequacy and liquidity indicators are strong in the Argentine banking industry, whereas profitability indicators are weak. The current system of mandatory health care for salaried employees is built around institutions known as obras sociales (OS). The reform addresses many problems associated with the financial system. The following statistical data are described in detail: index of agricultural production, industrial production index, price indices, automobile production, domestic demand, exports, and imports, financial assets, balance of payments, and so on.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; yield; amount; bank; loan; tax liability; banking system; capital base; Banco Nación; financial system; Banco de la Provincia de BA; bond market; FDI inflow; return on equity; Public sector; Capital adequacy requirements; Foreign direct investment; Insurance; Loans; South America; North America
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
Netherlands: Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund
In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; Netherlands; business sector; staff estimate; percent share; summary balance of payments; factor cost; employment scheme; labor cost indicator; gross investment; Employment; Wages; Public sector; Income
Cover Officially Supported Export Credits
Officially Supported Export Credits
Developments and Prospects
Mr. Christopher J. Jarvis
,
Mr. Balázs Horváth
, and
Mr. Michael G. Kuhn

Abstract

This study discusses the importance of export credits, their recent growth, and the trend toward more extensive reliance by official bilateral creditors on export credits as an instrument of financial support, and raises a number of issues regarding the role and limitations of export credit financing, espeically for economies in transition.

Keywords:
WEFS; export credit agency; export credit; agency; financing; country; export credit commitment; export credit activity; supported export credits; cover policy; Export credits; Credit; Exports; Public sector; Commercial banks; Eastern Europe; Baltics; Africa; Central and Eastern Europe; Europe