Albania
Albania

Author: International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2014-03-19

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 1484339061

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This paper discusses the Financial System Stability Assessment report on Albania. The IMF report states that the Albanian economy is weak, macroeconomic imbalances are large, and the financial sector faces several risks. Capital-to-asset ratios are sizable, but banks hold large amounts of government bonds that expose banks to sizeable losses in case of a sovereign debt re-pricing and balance sheets have deteriorated as a result of a rapid increase of nonperforming loans (NPLs). The authorities have taken steps to reduce the existing stock of NPLs with technical assistance from the World Bank.

Barbados
Barbados

Author: International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets Department

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2014-02-12

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1484300408

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This paper discusses key findings of the Financial System Stability Assessment Report on Barbados. Barbados has a relatively well-developed financial system, including a large offshore sector. The onshore system is dominated by large, regionally active banks. Banking services to the population are also provided by the credit union sector. With a deteriorating fiscal situation and weak growth prospects, Barbados faces considerable macroeconomic vulnerabilities. Although the financial system does not appear to be a source of immediate risk, its position appears to be deteriorating, with implications for systemic stability.

Sweden
Sweden

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2011-09-16

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1463903561

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The Riksbank (RB) has conducted a formal self-assessment of the RIX system's observance of the Core Principles in the context of the IMF Financial Sector Assessment Program, which describes the role of Riksbank-Funds Transfer System (RIX) in maintaining the stability of the Swedish financial system. Riksbank’s Funds Transfer System (RIX) provides facilities for real-time gross settlement (RTGS) in central bank money of Swedish kronor (SEK) payment transactions. The assessment points to opportunities for further improvements in the legal basis and in clearly defining and publicly disclosing its major policies.

The Payment System
The Payment System

Author: Tom Kokkola

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 9789289906333

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"This book is designed to provide the reader with an insight into the main concepts involved in the handling of payments, securities and derivatives and the organisation and functioning of the market infrastructure concerned. Emphasis is placed on the general principles governing the functioning of the relevant systems and processes and the presentation of the underlying economic, business, legal, institutional, organisational and policy issues. The book is aimed at decision-makers, practitioners, lawyers and academics wishing to acquire a deeper understanding of market infrastructure issues. It should also prove useful for students with an interest in monetary and financial issues."--Introduction (Pg. 20, para 8).

Thailand
Thailand

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 9781451836882

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This paper focuses on a detailed assessment of observance of the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS) core principles for systemically important payment systems in Thailand. This assessment covers the Bank of Thailand Automated High-Value Transfer Network (BAHTNET), which is a real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system. The assessment reveals that there is no explicit legislation for payment systems in Thailand. However, the legal basis for BAHTNET and payment transfers executed in this system is defined by a set of laws, regulations, and contractual arrangements.

People’s Republic of China
People’s Republic of China

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2012-04-05

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 1475534590

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The assessment report on the observance of China’s compliance with the Committee for Payment and Settlement System's core principles for systemically important payment systems is examined. Domestic foreign exchange transactions are mostly executed at the China Foreign Exchange Trade Center. Domestic payments are handled through a diverse variety of payment systems, mainly operated by the People's Bank of China, except for cards and some local clearinghouses. Real-time remittances, bills, and cheque-clearing services are widely available to the financial institutions serving the rural areas.

Indonesia
Indonesia

Author: International Monetary Fund

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2012-07-18

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1475504934

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This paper presents key findings of the Financial Sector Assessment Program for Indonesia. The program covers Bank Indonesia’s real-time gross settlement (BI-RTGS) system’s observance of the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS) core principles for systemically important payment systems (SIPS). The assessment reveals that the legal foundation for payment systems in Indonesia is generally sound with explicit provisions for the central bank’s involvement in payment systems. The BI-RTGS generally functions well and is recognized as the only SIPS in Indonesia.