The report recommends enhancements to haircut-setting and margining practices to dampen the build-up of leverage in good times and soften the system-wide effects during a market downturn. It also recommends that macroprudential authorities consider measures that involve countercyclical variations in margins and haircuts.
Institutional and Market Infrastructure
26 February 2010
The deposit insurer and individuals working for the deposit insurer should be protected against lawsuits for their decisions and actions taken in "good faith" while discharging their mandates.
6 May 2009
This IADI guidance paper examines various approaches to funding used by deposit insurers and suggests guidance on the design of funding mechanisms and other closely related features of deposit insurance system.
The paper provides guidance on how to promote effective public awareness of deposit insurance system.
This IADI guidance paper reviews the governance frameworks used by deposit insurers and, where appropriate, suggests guidance in the form of principles and effective practices in order to enhance the sound governance of deposit insurance systems.
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).
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.
16 January 2007
The General Principles for International Remittances Services (GPs) provide guidance on how to improve the national market for international remittances by increasing efficiency and ultimately reducing the cost of transfer.
12 January 2006
This paper provides practical advice to safety net participants on how to promote interrelationships that will contribute to financial stability.
1 January 2006
The document provides assistance and advice on the planning and implementation of reforms in national payment systems.