IMF Staff Country Reports

Iceland : Fourth Review under Stand-By Arrangement, Request for Waivers of Applicability, and Request for Establishment of Performance Criteria-Staff Report; Informational Annex; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Iceland.

Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund

Publication Date:

January 14, 2011

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Iceland has made considerable progress under an economic program supported by the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). Successful implementation of fiscal adjustment, effective use of capital controls, and financial sector restructuring have underpinned the recovery. Executive Directors emphasized that Iceland should continue to build up its stock of international reserves. They welcomed the new framework for corporate debt restructuring, passage of the 2011 budget, and the agreement on Icesave dispute. The IMF Board appreciated efforts in achieving program targets and granted a waiver for maintaining the economic growth of the country.

Series:

Country Report No. 11/16

Subject:

Bank reforms Debt restructuring Economic growth Economic indicators Economic recovery Fiscal consolidation Fiscal policy Iceland Monetary policy Performance criteria Press releases Private sector Staff Reports Stand-by arrangement reviews