International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Gaddafi may escape with central bank gold, says ex-Libyan governor
Former governor of the Central Bank of Libya Farhat Bengdara says Gaddafi may have run off with billions of dollars worth of gold; says Libyan leader attempted to sell bullion as bribe for security
Fiscal policy in Cemac region strongly procyclical: IMF paper
Fund study finds evidence of procyclical nature of fiscal expenditure in Cemac countries
High markups can exacerbate downturns: IMF paper
Fund study finds evidence that high markups in South Africa creates monetary policy asymmetries
Capital controls are effective on occasions: IMF report
Fund study says there are benefits and risks associated with implementing capital controls
Risks to Korean banking sector have declined: IMF paper
Fund study says Korean banks face less financial and contagion risk since the financial crisis
Financing constraints reduces productivity growth: IMF paper
Fund study finds tighter credit conditions have a negative effect on factor productivity
Policymakers must act together, says Lagarde
Lagarde urges policymakers to "act boldly, act together and act now" to restore confidence in the global financial market
Soft-dollar pegs not optimal in Sub-Saharan Africa: IMF paper
Fund study says soft peg to dollar increases macroeconomic instability in Sub-Sahara African countries
Current account imbalances reversed sharply post-crisis: IMF paper
Fund study says deficit countries experienced significant contraction in current account post-crisis
Stronger property rights can help alleviate poverty: IMF paper
Fund study says stronger property rights can lead to greater financial deepening in sub-Saharan countries
IMF paper on steps to adjust Middle Eastern current accounts
Fund study identifies steps to reduce imbalance in current accounts of Central Asia and the Middle Eastern countries
Forbearance incentive is greater among Sifis: IMF paper
Fund study says regulators have strong incentive to forebear systemically important financial institutions
IMF bailouts can raise risk of default: Buba paper
Bundesbank study says IMF loans, on average, increase the probability of default in developing countries
Macroprudential measures complement monetary policy: IMF paper
An IMF study says macroprudential policy can work in unison with monetary policy but it is not a direct substitute
IMF paper outlines unintended consequences of Basel III and Solvency II
Fund study shows higher capital standards can have unintended consequences for cost of capital and funding patterns
Greater interconnected banking systems pose instability threat: IMF paper
Fund study says greater links between banking systems could leave some countries more exposed to crises
Lagarde ‘perfectly calm’ about impending investigation
New managing director of the IMF is 'perfectly calm' at announcement of French investigation of abuse of powers during her time as finance minister
Taxing financial transactions through central counterparties: IMF paper
Fund study says there are cost advantages to implementing financial taxes through exchanges and clearing houses
IMF calls on UK to widen scope of resolution regimes
IMF says UK lawmakers should expand the scope of BoE's special resolution regime to include systemically important financial institutions
Last-minute US debt ceiling rise leaves world reeling
Debt ceiling deal will not restore investor confidence immediately; China still looking to diversify reserves away from dollar; credit ratings agencies cautiously affirm top ratings
Banks' funding profiles can indicate future defaults: IMF study
Fund study shows banks' funding profile is a useful predictor of likelihood of bank failure
IMF expresses ‘disappointment’ at Commission’s Basel III proposals
IMF says European Commission’s proposals to adopt Basel III are too soft and do not offer national authorities sufficient flexibility over macroprudential policy
Volcker rule spillover effects benefited Europe and Asia: IMF paper
Fund study shows Volcker rule caused positive spillover effects to some European and Asian banks