Financial Sector Assessment

Financial Sector Assessment
Author: World Bank
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2005-09-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780821364321

In the wake of the financial crises of the late 1990s, there was a surge of interest in the systematic assessment of financial sectors, with a view to identifying vulnerabilities and evaluating the sector's developmental needs. Consequently, there has been an increased demand from financial sector authorities in many countries for information on key issues and sound practices in the assessment of financial systems and the appropriate design of policy responses. In response, Financial Sector Assessmsnet presents a general analytical framework and broad guidance on approaches, methodologies and key techniques for assessing the stability and development needs of financial systems. It synthesizes current global sound practices in financial sector assessment.

2021 Financial Sector Assessment Program Review—Background Paper On Traction

2021 Financial Sector Assessment Program Review—Background Paper On Traction
Author: International Monetary
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2021-05-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1513583395

A key criterion for judging the success of the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) is the extent to which the program has enhanced the IMF’s engagement with policymakers and influenced country policies. This reflects the fact that achieving one of the program’s key objectives—reducing the frequency and severity of financial crises—rests on its ability to encourage policy action by country authorities, either directly or through other bilateral and multilateral activities. The “traction” of FSAPs thus reflects the degree to which the program is seen as useful by the authorities and the effect it has in shaping the domestic policy agenda. And the impact that the FSAP may have on wider domestic and international audiences.

Financial Sector Assessment Program

Financial Sector Assessment Program
Author: Lily L. Chu
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Business
ISBN: 082136653X

"The Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) is a major initiative, undertaken jointly by the World Bank and the IMF, in response to the financial crises of the late 1990s. The ultimate objectives of the program are (i) the identification and resolution of financial sector vulnerabilities and their macroeconomic stability implications; and (ii) fostering financial sector development and its contribution to economic growth. In addition, the FSAP was expected to help the Bank, Fund, and other institutions design appropriate assistance to address issues identified by the FSAP. The evaluation found that the FSAP is a good quality diagnostic tool. Joint Bank-Fund cooperation has allowed an integrated approach towards financial sector vulnerabilities and development needs, and has expanded the depth and quality of the skills base. The assessments, however, fall short in prioritizing recommendations and integrating the findings and recommendations of the assessments into its overall programs."

IEO Report on the Evaluation of the Financial Sector Assessment Program

IEO Report on the Evaluation of the Financial Sector Assessment Program
Author: International Monetary Fund. Independent Evaluation Office
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2006-05-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781589065086

The Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) is a joint IMF–World Bank initiative to provide countries with comprehensive evaluations of their financial systems.The IEO evaluation assessed the effectiveness of the FSAP from the perspective of the IMF. The main findings address the following areas: the nature of priority setting under the FSAP; the efficiency of FSAP processes and quality of the main diagnostic tools; the overall quality of FSAP content; how well the IMF has used FSAP results in its surveillance, technical assistance, and program activities; and evidence on the overall impact of the FSAP on the domestic policy dialogue, changes in policies and institutions, and market participants.

Independent Evaluation Office - Evaluation of the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP)

Independent Evaluation Office - Evaluation of the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP)
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2006-05-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1498333036

This evaluation assesses the effectiveness of the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) from the perspective of the IMF. A parallel evaluation by the World Bank’s OED assesses the World Bank’s role. The FSAP was established in 1999 to provide advice to strengthen the financial systems of member countries by facilitating early detection of financial sector vulnerabilities and helping to identify financial sector development needs

Suppressing Terrorist Financing and Money Laundering

Suppressing Terrorist Financing and Money Laundering
Author: Jae-myong Koh
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2006-07-25
Genre: Law
ISBN: 3540325190

The book analyses the development of international standards for countering terrorist financing from the perspective of international criminal law. It is likely to find its value for readers not only as a monograph on the financing of terrorism but also as a reference book on the operational and theoretical development of anti-money laundering strategy following 9/11. In particular, the works of main actors in this area such as the UN Security Council, Financial Action Task Force, IMF, World Bank, and APG are dealt with in depth.

Globalization and the State: Volume II

Globalization and the State: Volume II
Author: C. Peláez
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2008-10-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230228291

This book analyzes the issues surrounding globalization and explores the prospects of the global economy, as well as the potential vulnerabilities. Issues covered include trade agreements, poverty and inequality, financial globalization, the environment, international economic law and threats to the future of globalization.