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Germany

Financial Sector Assessment Program

International Monetary Fund
IMF, 2016
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Editorial Rating

7

Recommendation

With two global systemically important financial institutions – Deutsche Bank AG and Allianz SE – and one of the world’s largest central counterparties – Eurex Clearing AG – Germany’s financial sector is a bulwark in the euro area and the world. Major financial reforms are central to the country’s ability to withstand market ructions. Yet as the International Monetary Fund elucidates in this detailed report, risks remain in the form of potential frictions that may arise from a new supervisory infrastructure as well as from low interest rates’ drag on profitability. getAbstract recommends the IMF’s erudite piece to financial professionals, economists and investors.

Take-Aways

  • Germany’s strong economic growth manifests in robust labor markets and escalating domestic demand.
  • The nation could face external threats from slowdowns in developed countries, as well as from tighter global credit conditions that would weaken emerging market economies.
  • The re-emergence of euro-zone tensions could sour investor sentiment in the region and trigger deflation; the uncertainties surrounding the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union add to those issues.

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The International Monetary Fund advises member nations on policy issues and works to promote economic stability and well-being.

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