Macroeconomic Policy and Data Transparency

Public Sector Debt Statistics: Guide for Compilers and Users

The Guide aims to improve the availability and international comparability of general government and public sector debt statistics, to inform policymakers, financial markets, and other users.

Guiding Principles for Managing Sovereign Risk and High Levels of Public Debt (“Stockholm Principles”)

The Stockholm Principles" aim to help manage sovereign risk and high levels of public debt in an environment of elevated uncertainty.

Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual

The sixth edition of the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6) is an international statistical standard that provides guidance to IMF member countries in the compilation of balance of payments and international investment position statistics. The BPM6 is consistent with the concepts and definitions encompassed in the 2008 System of National Accounts.

Generally Accepted Principles and Practices for Sovereign Wealth Funds (“Santiago Principles”)

The purpose of the Santiago Principles is to identify a framework of generally accepted principles and practices that properly reflect appropriate governance and accountability arrangements as well as the conduct of investment practices by SWFs on a prudent and sound basis.

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.

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