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International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

This paper discusses how financial innovation turned U.S. mortgages into an asset class with worldwide investor appeal. It suggests that U.S. financial markets have been skilful in developing tools that have helped households exploit favorable global financing conditions to boost home ownership...

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Denmark; Financial Sector Assessment Program: Technical Note: The Danish Mortgage Market: A Comparative Analysis

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007

This technical note presents a comparative analysis of the Danish Mortgage Market. It discusses the particularities of … the regulatory framework of the Danish mortgage system. The note compares and contrasts mortgage financing in Denmark and … evolutions, which could have potentially far-reaching consequences for the Danish mortgage system, are elaborated. The note also …

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United Kingdom; Financial System Stability Assessment

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011

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.

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India; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for India

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009

Indiaâ€™s financial system compares favorably internationally, but rising credit risk and liquidity pressures are putting it under strain. The staff report for Indiaâ€™s 2008 Article IV Consultation discusses economic developments and policies. The authorities have already taken...

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Euro Area Policies; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009

This Selected Issues paper discusses the effectiveness of monetary policy in the euro area in the context of the financial crisis, the need for special resolution regimes for financial institutions in the European Union (EU), and the proposed new EU financial stability arrangements. The paper...

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Panama; Selected Issues Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010

This paper presents empirical evidence on the effects of achieving investment grade on borrowing costs for the sovereign and the private sector. This study provides background information on sovereign credit ratings and compares Panamaâ€™s key macroeconomic and institutional characteristics...

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Brazilâ€™s Capital Market; Current Status and Issues for Further Development

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012

Capital market development in Brazil is a key policy issue going forward to foster savings, investment and absorptive capacity in a context of prospects for sizable capital flows in the medium term. During the last decade, Brazil has achieved substantial progress in capital market development....

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Fiscal Implications of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009

The economic and financial crisis is affecting the fiscal accounts of virtually every country. Public sector support for the financial system, fiscal stimulus and the automatic stabilizers, as well as the revenue decline from the downturn in commodity and asset prices, are leading to sharp...

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Bank of Japan'S Monetary Easing Measures; Are they Powerful and Comprehensive?

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011

's monetary easing measures has had a statistically significant impact on lowering bond yields and improving equity prices, but no …

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Pakistan; Financial System Stability Assessment, including Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes on the following topics: Monetary and Financial Policy Transparency, Banking Supervision, and Securities Regulation

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004

This paper evaluates Pakistanâ€™s Financial System Stability Assessment, including Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes on Monetary and Financial Policy Transparency, Banking Supervision, and Securities Regulation. Major reforms in the financial sector have resulted in a more...

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