Sovereign Debt Restructurings 1950-2010

Sovereign Debt Restructurings 1950-2010
Title Sovereign Debt Restructurings 1950-2010 PDF eBook
Author Mr.Udaibir S. Das
Publisher International Monetary Fund
Pages 128
Release 2012-08-01
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 1475505531

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This paper provides a comprehensive survey of pertinent issues on sovereign debt restructurings, based on a newly constructed database. This is the first complete dataset of sovereign restructuring cases, covering the six decades from 1950–2010; it includes 186 debt exchanges with foreign banks and bondholders, and 447 bilateral debt agreements with the Paris Club. We present new stylized facts on the outcome and process of debt restructurings, including on the size of haircuts, creditor participation, and legal aspects. In addition, the paper summarizes the relevant empirical literature, analyzes recent restructuring episodes, and discusses ongoing debates on crisis resolution mechanisms, credit default swaps, and the role of collective action clauses.

Proposed Features of a Sovereign Debt Restructuring Mechanism

Proposed Features of a Sovereign Debt Restructuring Mechanism
Title Proposed Features of a Sovereign Debt Restructuring Mechanism PDF eBook
Author International Monetary Fund. Legal Dept.
Publisher International Monetary Fund
Pages 30
Release 2003-12-02
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 1498329853

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This paper follows up on the Executive Board’s December 2002 discussion of the design of the Sovereign Debt Restructuring Mechanism and seeks to make further progress on the formulation of a concrete proposal for a statutory sovereign debt restructuring mechanism.

Too Little, Too Late

Too Little, Too Late
Title Too Little, Too Late PDF eBook
Author Martin Guzman
Publisher Columbia University Press
Pages 307
Release 2016-05-10
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 023154202X

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The current approach to resolving sovereign debt crises does not work: sovereign debt restructurings come too late and address too little. Though unresolved debt crises impose enormous costs on societies, many recent restructurings have not been deep enough to provide the conditions for economic recovery (as illustrated by the Greek debt restructuring of 2012). And if the debtor decides not to accept the terms demanded by the creditors, finalizing a restructuring can be slowed by legal challenges (as illustrated by the recent case of Argentina, deemed as "the trial of the century"). A fresh start for distressed debtors is a basic principle of a well-functioning market economy, yet there is no international bankruptcy framework for sovereign debts. While this problem is not new, the United Nations and the global community are now willing to do something about it. Providing guidance for those who intend to take up reform, this book assesses the relative merits of various debt-restructuring proposals, especially in relation to the main deficiencies of the current nonsystem. With contributions by leading academics and practitioners, Too Little, Too Late reflects the overwhelming consensus among specialists on the need to find workable solutions.

Sovereign Debt

Sovereign Debt
Title Sovereign Debt PDF eBook
Author S. Ali Abbas
Publisher Oxford University Press
Pages 455
Release 2019-10-21
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 0192591398

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The last time global sovereign debt reached the level seen today was at the end of the Second World War, and this shaped a generation of economic policymaking. International institutions were transformed, country policies were often draconian and distortive, and many crises ensued. By the early 1970s, when debt fell back to pre-war levels, the world was radically different. It is likely that changes of a similar magnitude -for better and for worse - will play out over coming decades. Sovereign Debt: A Guide for Economists and Practitioners is an attempt to build some structure around the issues of sovereign debt to help guide economists, practitioners and policymakers through this complicated, but not intractable, subject. Sovereign Debt brings together some of the world's leading researchers and specialists in sovereign debt to cover a range of sub-disciplines within this vast topic. It explores debt management with debt sustainability; debt reduction policies with crisis prevention policies; and the history with the conjuncture. It is a foundation text for all those interested in sovereign debt, with a particular focus real world examples and issues.

Sovereign Debt Restructurings in Grenada

Sovereign Debt Restructurings in Grenada
Title Sovereign Debt Restructurings in Grenada PDF eBook
Author Mr.Tamon Asonuma
Publisher International Monetary Fund
Pages 58
Release 2017-07-24
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 1484311035

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This paper documents the two debt restructurings that Grenada undertook in 2004–06 and 2013–15.Both restructurings emerged as a consequence of weak fiscal and debt situations, whichbecame unsustainable soon after external shocks hit the island economy. The two restructurings provided liquidity relief, with the second one involving a principal haircut. However, the first restructuring was not able to secure long-term debt sustainability. Grenada’s restructuring experience shows the importance of (1) establishing appropriate debt restructuring objectives; (2) committing to policy reforms and maintaining ownership of the restructuring goals; and (3) engaging closely and having clear communications with creditors.

Sovereign Debt Restructuring and Growth

Sovereign Debt Restructuring and Growth
Title Sovereign Debt Restructuring and Growth PDF eBook
Author Lorenzo Forni
Publisher International Monetary Fund
Pages 42
Release 2016-08-16
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 1475526520

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This paper studies the effect of sovereign debt restructurings with external private creditors on growth during the period 1970-2010. We find that there are bad and good (or not so bad) debt restructurings for growth. While growth generally declines in the aftermath of a sovereign debt restructuring, agreements that allow countries to exit a default spell (final restructurings) are associated with improving growth. The impact can be significant. In general, three years after restructuring, growth is about 5 percent lower compared to countries that did not face restructuring over the same period. The exception is for final restructurings, which result in positive growth in the years immediately after the restructuring. Final restructurings tend to be better for growth because they reduce countries’ debt, with the strongest effect for countries that exit restructurings with relatively low debt levels.

Current Developments in Monetary and Financial Law, Vol. 3

Current Developments in Monetary and Financial Law, Vol. 3
Title Current Developments in Monetary and Financial Law, Vol. 3 PDF eBook
Author International Monetary Fund
Publisher International Monetary Fund
Pages 1018
Release 2005-04-29
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 9781589063341

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The Legal Department and the Institute of the IMF held their eighth biennial seminar for legal advisers of central banks of member countries on May 7-17,2000. The papers presented in this volume are based on presentations made by the seminar participants. The seminar covered a broad range of topics, including activities of the IMF and other international financial institutions, sovereign debt restructuring, the architecture of the international financial system, and money laundering and the financing of terrorism. In addition, participants addressed the role of central banks, payment systems, securities, technology in the financial sector, and monetary arrangements.