Cyprus: Request for an Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility
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Summary:
Cyprus experienced significant internal and external imbalances owing to the European financial crisis. The oversized and weak banking sector continued to be a threat to the sovereign. Greek debt restructuring, together with loan losses of both Cyprus and Greece, resulted in the two largest banks being declared insolvent. However, the authorities have taken unprecedented steps to address the country’s banking problems. Temporary administrative controls have been taken to preserve financial stability, while the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement has been aimed to stabilize the financial system and achieve fiscal sustainability.
Series:
Country Report No. 2013/125
Subject:
Banking Commercial banks Financial institutions Fiscal consolidation Fiscal policy Fiscal stance Public debt Revenue administration
English
Publication Date:
May 17, 2013
ISBN/ISSN:
9781484365243/1934-7685
Stock No:
1CYPEA2013001
Pages:
129
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