Islamic Republic of Iran: Selected Issues Paper

International Monetary Fund

No 2011/242, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: In this study, the role of the financial sector and Islamic finance in the development of Iran’s economic strategy is discussed. The structure and governance aspects of Iran’s financial system are explained by means of equity finance and the banking sector. The role of Iron Mercantile Exchange (IME) is explained under equity finance. The performance and soundness of banks in Iran are analyzed. Finally, a framework for Iran’s financial stability is explained. Financial, operational restructuring, and international experiences of corporate restructuring are also outlined.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; CBI bank license; bank soundness; credit allocation; privatized bank; financial system; CBI regulation; bank intermediation; CBI overdraft; CBI approval; market share; regulatory reach; prompt enforcement power; rights to the collateral; Credit; Commercial banks; State-owned banks; Credit bureaus; Capital adequacy requirements; Global; East Asia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 28
Date: 2011-08-11
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