Financial Stability Reports in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Summary:
Many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean now publish financial stability reports. This study reviews their latest issues to assess their content, quality, and transparency. While some reports provide a strong analysis of risks and vulnerabilities, there are significant cross-country differences, and many reports could be improved by adopting a more comprehensive, forward-looking, and thematic assessment of financial stability. A well thought out communication strategy, including a regular and predictable publication schedule and an easily accessible website, is also important to enhance the impact of the reports. Data gaps, particularly at the disaggregated level, are material and need to be urgently addressed.
Series:
Working Paper No. 2017/073
Subject:
Banking Economic sectors Financial markets Financial sector Financial sector development Financial sector policy and analysis Financial sector stability Financial stability assessment Stress testing
English
Publication Date:
March 28, 2017
ISBN/ISSN:
9781475589597/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA2017073
Pages:
41
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