IMF Staff Country Reports

Cyprus: 2011 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Cyprus

Publication Date:

November 29, 2011

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The 2011 Article IV Consultation report discusses the Cypriot economy, which faces strong headwinds and downside risks owing to financial turbulence in the euro area and the large exposure of Cypriot banks to Greece. Executive Directors noted that Cyprus faces daunting economic challenges in the face of faltering external demand and worsening domestic financial conditions. Directors urged the authorities to act forcefully to restore sound public finances and safeguard the stability of the banking system.

Series:

Country Report No. 2011/331

Subject:

Balance of payments Banking Commercial banks Current account deficits External debt Financial institutions Loans Public debt Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS)