International Finance
The Bank conducts assessment and research on the major developed countries and the main emerging-market economies. With regard to the latter, it has continued to emphasise risk assessment and the importance of country balance sheets, liquidity and foreign currency exposure data as indicators of potential vulnerability to external shocks. The Bank also analyses and carries out research into developments in the structure and functioning of the international financial system, including issues of crisis management.
The Bank has been an important contributor to debate on improvements to the architecture of the international financial system and, in particular, on strengthening measures for reducing countries' vulnerabilities. In this regard, the Bank has participated in several international groups, in particular under the auspices of the IMF/World Bank and the Financial Stability Forum, looking at ways to increase awareness, and encourage the implementation, of a range of standards and codes on good practice in various aspects of economic and financial policy.
Key Resources
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Report of the Financial Stability Forum on Enhancing Market and Institutional Resilience Published by the Financial Stability Forum Download PDF (399k) 12 April 2008 |
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Bank of England Settlement Accounts: A Policy Document In its paper, Oversight of Payment Systems, published in November 2000, the Bank said that it would set out its policy on the provision of settlement accounts for payment system members. This document meets that commitment. Download PDF (157k) |
