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Overview of Remarks. Global backdrop The current debate on the International Monetary System Conditions for becoming an international financial center The case of Russia: Strengthening macroeconomic policy frameworks. Global Backdrop – The International Monetary System.
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Overview of Remarks • Global backdrop • The current debate on the International Monetary System • Conditions for becoming an international financial center • The case of Russia: Strengthening macroeconomic policy frameworks
Global Backdrop –The International Monetary System • Emerging market countries playing a larger role in the world economy • Large increases reserve holdings • The global crisis
Conditions for Becoming a Global Financial Center • Convertibility of national currency • Wide use of national currency in international transactions • Well-developed and sound domestic financial markets • Track record of low and stable inflation (and macroeconomic stability more generally) • Sound macroeconomic policy frameworks
Russia –Macroeconomic Policy Frameworks • Budget framework • Monetary policy framework • Financial supervision framework • “Investment environment”