Archives - Central Banking
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16 November 2015 System of National Accounts
The System of National Accounts (SNA) is the internationally agreed standard set of recommendations on how to compile measures of economic activity in accordance with strict accounting conventions based on economic principles. -
1 May 2015 Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS)
The GDDS fosters sound statistical practices with respect to both the compilation and the dissemination of economic, financial, and socio-demographic statistics. -
1 July 2008 Central bank operations in response to the financial turmoil
This report examines how major central banks adapted market operations in response to money market tensions during the early phase of the crisis (2007-08). -
1 May 2008 Progress in reducing foreign exchange settlement risk
In 1996, the G10 central banks endorsed a strategy to reduce the systemic risk arising from the settlement of foreign exchange (FX) trades. This report analyses the significant progress that has been made in implementing the strategy and makes specific recommendations for further action by individual institutions, industry groups and central banks. -
1 April 2008 Monetary and Financial Statistics Manual and Compilation Guide
This manual provides a framework and methodology for compilation and presentation of monetary and financial statistics. -
1 July 2006 IMF Financial Soundness Indicators Compilation Guide (2006)
This Guide provides information and advice on the concepts and definitions for the compilation and dissemination of financial soundness indicators. -
1 January 2006 General guidance for national payment system development
The document provides assistance and advice on the planning and implementation of reforms in national payment systems. -
1 May 2005 Central bank oversight of payment and settlement systems
This document describes central banks' oversight practices concerning payment and settlement systems and set out principles for effective oversight. -
20 September 2001 Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Reserves Management
These guidelines have been developed as part of a broader work program undertaken by the Fund to help strengthen the international financial architecture, to promote policies and practices that contribute to stability and transparency in the financial sector and to reduce external vulnerabilities of member countries. -
3 August 2000 Code of Good Practices on Transparency in Monetary and Financial Policies (MFP)
The MFP identifies desirable transparency practices for central banks in their conduct of monetary policy and for central banks and other financial agencies in their conduct of financial policies.