Sovereign wealth fund could help Macao overcome gambling dependency, IMF says
Existing fiscal reserve has achieved ‘relatively good return’ since 2012
The Macao authorities are "willing to contemplate" establishing a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as they chase a higher return on their reserves.
Macao overtook Las Vegas as the largest gaming centre in the world in 2005, and started rapidly accumulating foreign exchange reserves as a result. A decade-long gaming boom pushed reserves to $30 billion in January 2014 – nearly 60% of GDP - and, according to the IMF, the authorities are now considering
Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.
To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe
You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (point 2.4), printing is limited to a single copy.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@centralbanking.com
More on Reserves
Working group minutes: reserve managers chafe at constraints
Officials at several central banks say limited investment universe restricts room for manoeuvre
Central banks to maintain independence despite threats – panel
Top central bankers discuss Trump, AI and why they plan to ignore IMF on rate cuts
Basis swaps surge amid US repo concerns
Fed funds-versus-SOFR swap volumes nearly quadruple as declining Fed reserves impact funding rates
‘I wish we were long bitcoin’ – central bankers on Trump 2.0
Reserve managers at Central Banking Autumn Meetings warn of higher signal-to-noise ratio
Reserve managers should be ready for new asset classes – panel
Central banks can prepare now for change in market conditions, say Autumn Meetings panellists
Reserve management not just about stability – CBBH governor
Head of Bosnian central bank says fresh approach is required to achieve “stability and returns”
US debt sustainability and central bank balance sheet dynamics
Higher interest rates are putting pressure on central bank profits and may increase supply of government debt, especially during quantitative tightening. Will central banks be required to issue bonds?
Geoeconomic reserve management
The world order is evolving. Whether, and how, the international economy remains integrated or shifts into spheres of influence has consequences for central bank policy and reserve management.