Institute of International Finance


The Institute of International Finance, Inc. is a global association or trade group of financial institutions. It was created by 38 banks of leading industrialized countries in 1983 in response to the international debt crisis of the early 1980s. See the arguments in support of this in.
The IIF's mission is to support the financial industry in the prudent management of risks; to develop sound industry practices; and to advocate for regulatory, financial and economic policies that are in the broad interests of its members and foster global financial stability and sustainable economic growth.
The IIF serves its membership by:
The Institute's Board of Directors numbers 38, led by Chairman Axel Weber; Vice Chairmen Brian Porter and Walter Kielholz. The IIF's President and Chief Executive Officer is Timothy D. Adams, who has held the position since February 1, 2013. The Institute is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has satellite offices in Beijing, Singapore, Dubai and London.

Membership

The Institute of International Finance is the global association of the financial industry, with close to 500 members from 70 countries. IIF members include most of the world's largest commercial banks and investment banks, a growing number of insurance companies and investment management firms. Associate members include multinational corporations, trading companies, export credit agencies, and multilateral agencies.

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