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Mapping global financial interconnectedness: New statistics on cross-border flows and positions

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article explores recent advancements in the measurement of cross-border financial flows and positions, as introduced in the latest edition of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s Integrated Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM7) . It highlights how BPM7 enhances the presentation of foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, and other financial instruments, while emphasizing the policy value of integrating balance of payments (BOP) flows with international investment position (IIP) data through the integrated IIP framework. These innovations offer a more coherent and comprehensive view of global financial linkages, supporting improved analysis of systemic risks and more informed financial stability policymaking.

Source: Statistical Journal of the IAOS

DOI: 10.1177/18747655261419003

Authors: Carlos Sánchez-Muñoz, Jannick Damgaard, Joji Ishikawa, Venkat Josyula

Institution: International Monetary Fund

Language: English

Topic: Global Financial Crisis and Policies

Subfield: Finance

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,900