International Monetary Fund

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Period: 31 Mar 2011 - 10 Apr 2024

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IMF warns of Big Tech threat to financial stability

IMF warns of Big Tech threat to financial stability

The International Monetary Fund has warned that the arrival of Big Tech firms in financial markets could lead to systemic challenges to financial stability and efficiency.

IMF wonks suggest separate cash and e-money to enable negative interest rates

IMF wonks suggest separate cash and e-money to enable negative interest rates

International Monetary Fund (IMF) economists have floated the prospect of central banks creating two separate currencies - e-money and cash - as a way to enable the negative interest rates that will likely be needed to combat future recessions.

IMF chief call for central bank backed digital currencies

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IMF chief call for central bank backed digital currencies

IMF managing director Christine Lagarde has stated the case for central bank backed digital (CBDC) currencies, arguing for a greater role for the state in managing the retreat from cash in developed economies.

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IMF and World Bank unveil Fintech Agenda

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group today launched the Bali Fintech Agenda, a set of 12 policy elements aimed at helping member countries to harness the benefits and opportunities of rapid advances in financial technology that are transforming the provision of banking services, while at the same time managing the inherent risks.

IMF expands fintech advisory group

The broad impact of technological innovation on financial services has been a focus of the international community and an issue of critical macroeconomic and financial importance.

IMF's Christine Lagarde calls for crackdown on crypto criminals

The same reason crypto-assets like Bitcoin are so appealing is also what makes them dangerous.

IMF chief says banks would be unwise to dismiss the threat from virtual currencies

IMF chief says banks would be unwise to dismiss the threat from virtual currencies

IMF managing director Christine Lagard believes virtual currencies might just give existing currencies and monetary policy a run for their money.

China's central bank issues instant ban on initial coin offerings

China's central bank issues instant ban on initial coin offerings

The People's Bank of China (PBoC) has announced an immediate ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs)declaring them illegal and a threat to financial stability.

European Parliament to host blockchain conference

European Parliament to host blockchain conference

The European Parliament is set to host a four day conference on virtual currencies and blockchains as it seeks to educate MEPs about the fast-growing world of distributed ledgers.

IMF breached by cyber attackers

IMF breached by cyber attackers

The World Bank has severed electronic links with the International Monetary Fund after warnings that IMF computer systems had been infiltrated by an unknown foreign power.

Central clearing for OTC derivatives 'unlikely to reduce systemic risk' - IMF paper

Central clearing for OTC derivatives 'unlikely to reduce systemic risk' - IMF paper

Regulatory moves to force OTC derivative trades to go through central counterparties could just shift systemic risks to these CCPs and lead to more tax payer bailouts, according to a working paper published by the IMF.

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