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Chile: 2016 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Chile
International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.
This 2016 Article IV Consultation highlights that GDP growth in Chile has been weak, with activity slowing in October. However, conditions are in place for the economy to recover. After expanding by a moderate 1.7 percent in 2016, growth is forecast to increase to 2 percent in 2017. Faster growth in main regional partners and more stable copper prices are expected to lift exports and investment. The recovery is, however, projected to be gradual, held back by slow wage and job growth and still low business confidence. The financial sector appears healthy. Banks’ profitability is declining, but capital buffers are adequate and nonperforming loan rates are low.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; expectations survey; expectation; monetary policy rate; November survey; staff appraisal; liability positions vis-à-vis nonresident; Pension spending; Credit; Global
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Bulgaria: 2015 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Bulgaria
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that Bulgaria achieved modest economic growth in 2014, which is expected to continue in 2015, albeit at a lower rate. Consumer prices declined by an average 1.6 percent in 2014, among the sharpest contractions in the European Union, but are projected to turn positive late in the year. The banking system has shown substantial resilience to the damage to confidence resulting from the bank failure. The budget targets a 3 percent of GDP deficit in 2015, and a further 0.5 percentage point reduction per year in coming years. Measures to improve the composition and quality of expenditure and mitigate contingent liabilities arising from state-owned enterprises remain the key.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; government; government Spring Forecast; liquidity support framework; Bulgaria; Bulgarian authorities; income convergence; asset-price uncertainty; support depositor confidence; government activity; Income; Europe
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United States: Financial Sector Assessment Program-Detailed Assessment of Observance on the Insurance Core Principles
International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets Department
This paper discusses key findings of the Detailed Assessment of Observance of the Insurance Core Principles on the United States. The assessment finds a reasonable level of observance of the Insurance Core Principles. There are many areas of strength, including at state level the powerful capacity for financial analysis with peer group review and challenge through the processes of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Lead state regulation is developing and a network of international supervisory colleges has been put in place. Key areas for development include the valuation standard of the state regulators, especially for life insurance, and group capital standards.
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ISCR; CR; State regulator; parent company; insurance department; financial condition; insurance coverage; risk management; insurance regulator; corporate governance; insurance group; life insurance; Insurance companies; Insurance; Insurance supervision; Legal support in revenue administration; Global
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Managing Director’s Global Policy Agenda to the International Monetary and Financial Committee
International Monetary Fund
etary and Financial Committee Publication Date: April 5, 2014 Electronic Access:Free Full Text. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary:Global activity is strengthening, but the recovery is uneven and remains too weak for comfort, with geopolitical tensions injecting new concerns. Key challenges include risks from a lasting rise in capital flow volatility for emerging and frontier economies and very low inflation in advanced economies, especially the euro area. Creating a more dynamic, job rich global economy remains our collective goal. For this, policymakers should manage the recovery more actively and reinforce their cooperation to minimize negative spillovers and promote financial stability. The Executive Summary is also available in Arabic , Chinese, French, Japanese, Russian , and Spanish.
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PP; emerging market economy; policy; exchange rate; market; economy; Policy implementation; policy priority; policy framework; policy uncertainty; limit policy risk; debt ceiling; Fund policy; market volatility; policy spillover; Emerging and frontier financial markets; Global
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Luxembourg: Staff Report for the 2012 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund
This 2012 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic growth in Luxembourg slowed in 2011 amid the euro area sovereign debt crisis. Reflecting sluggish external demand, economic activity is expected to further weaken, with growth projected to decline to ½ percent in 2012. Executive Directors have welcomed the continued stability of Luxembourg’s economy despite the turbulence in the euro area. They have commended the authorities on measures taken to strengthen the financial sector and to implement recommendations from the Financial Stability Assessment Program update.
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ISCR; CR; Luxemburg; authority; central bank; liability positions vis-à-vis nonresident; IMF staff calculation; Luxembourg economy; budgetary funds; social security fund; Labor markets; Global
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2011 Review of the Standards and Codes Initiative - Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC) Case Studies
International Monetary Fund
This report is part of the 2011 ROSC Initiative review. It focuses on generating additional inputs for an informed assessment of the effectiveness of the Initiative in strengthening institutions in member countries. In particular, it analyses in detail a sample of twenty-two specific country experiences—at least two for each standard currently included in the Initiative. The review of specific country experiences with ROSC exercises—diagnosis and implementation of recommendations and follow-up—contributes to evaluate the extent to which ROSCs have been instrumental in identifying institutional weaknesses and contributed to promote financial reform and reduce financial vulnerability. This is an independent review prepared by an external consultant.
Keywords:
PP; ROSC experience; ROSC exercise; ROSC agenda; ROSC assessment; ROSC report; country experience; ROSC finding; ROSC recommendation; ROSC document; Financial Sector Assessment Program; Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT); Basel Core Principles; Middle East; Europe; Asia and Pacific
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Cyprus: Staff Report for the 2004 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund
This 2004 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic growth in Cyprus has begun to rebound following a more modest performance in 2002–03, recovering in real terms to about 3½ percent in 2004, mainly driven by an increase in domestic demand. Real per capita income has continued to rise, now reaching above 80 percent of the average European Union 25 income level when adjusted for purchasing power. Looking ahead, growth is estimated at close to 4 percent in 2005, reflecting an improved external environment.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; deficit; deficit target; authority; target; estimate; staff appraisal; IMF surveillance purpose; Cyprus authorities; authorities' areas of concern; staff view; Fiscal consolidation; Tourism; Middle East; Europe
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Eastern Caribbean Currency Union: Staff Report Following Discussions with Regional Institutions
International Monetary Fund
This paper reviews the IMF’s discussions with Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s (ECCU) regional institutions. Discussions focused on the outlook for 2003 and the policy responses needed to arrest the fiscal deterioration and to achieve consolidation over the medium term. Although the short-term outlook for growth appears weak given the external climate, the region can look toward benefits from deeper regional and global integration over the medium term. The IMF staff has also emphasized that structural reforms are needed to improve efficiency, in advance of new trade arrangements.
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; expenditure measure; government; IMF staff estimate; deficit; debt; debt stock; exchange rate; broad money; private sector; Public sector; Commercial banks; Credit; Caribbean; Global