financial crisis in iceland
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Described the reasons that led to the financial crisis of Iceland. Gave an insight of the banking system and how it contributed to the downfall of the economy. Analyzed the Government's response and the role of IMF in the recovery. Also covered briefly how the recovery was going at that time and what were the challenges that Iceland faced in the near futureTRANSCRIPT
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Iceland’s Financial Meltdown
Sirui Liu Usman RiazZixuan YangXuan Zhang
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Introduction of Iceland Iceland is
a small European country.Currency: krona, ISKCentral bank- Central Bank of Iceland(CBI)
Industries:Historically, marine, energy and fishingSince 1990’s, service production expanded, especially
financial services which attribute to 17% GDP in 1998 to 26% GDP in 2006.
Rapid growth during 2000 to 2007Low unemploymentHigh rates of domestic investmentGovernment budget surplus and declining government debt
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2008 financial crisis in IcelandSharp turn in 2007 to 2008
ISK dropped 24% against Euro from Nov 2007 to June2008. Inflation increased to 11.8% in April 2008. Home prices began to fall. The three major banks collapsed. ISK further depreciated and lost half of value against Euro Domestic foreign exchange market dried up Equity market sank. Current account deficit increased
The country fell in to deep recession!
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Factors leading to the Crisis
Bad banking
Bad Policies
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Oversized and vulnerable banking systemRapid expansion over 2000-2006 High liquidity and low interest Liberalization and deregulation in 1980’s and 1990’s Highly foreign expansion
Unable to refinance debt Relied on high leverage to invest (through leveraged
buyout) Credit tightened and krona fell
CBI failed to act as lender of last resort In 2008, 2 billion Euros-foreign reserve but 50 billion
Euros-foreign bank debt
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Monetary and exchange rate policy
Raised interest rate
1. Businesses households seek foreign
loans2. Carry Trade
1. Sharp appreciation 2. High inflow
of foreign currency and
capital
1. Illusion of wealth
2. Current account deficit
When bubble broke,
Capital outflowCurrency
depreciation
Price stability over high growth and balance on current account
Floating exchange rate left expose ISK into high risk.
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Financial System in 2007 Commercial Banks: Glitnir, Kaupthing, and
Landsbanki Saving BanksInvestment BankInsurance and Pension FundsLeasing CompaniesHousing Financing Fund (HFF)Mortgage Credit Institution
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Expansion of Banking SectorsThe global economic environment The country’s small sizeFinancial liberalization and deregulationBanks merging Global focus
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Monetary Policy Implementation Huge demand for residential housing HFF financing Borrowing in foreign currency Government expansionary fiscal policy
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Risks Faced By The Banking Sector
Liquidity Risk Credit RiskInterest Risk Implementation RiskFiscal RiskDefault Risk
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Too Big To FailVS.
Too Big To Save
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Government ResponseKrona dropped 24%Inflation doubledThree major banks collapsedTrade suspended and rise in fiscal deficit and
public debtGlitner collapsed CBI was unable to act as the lender as the
last resortCBI had 2 Bn Euros compared to 50 Bn of
Icelandic foreign bank debt
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Government acquired 75% of GlitnerGovernment Legislation was passed
enabling govt. intervention in financial system
Govt’s assurance to local deposiotors but not to foreign depositors
UK sealed international branches of the three banks
Iceland sought International support. Loan was not enough to overcome the huge deficit
Iceland’s govt. came to an agreement with UK and EU agreed to support Iceland
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FME took control of three largest banks
New resolution committee appointedLandsbanki and Glitner reorganized
into new banks New Kaupthing createdKrona trading haltedCBI kept increasing the policy rateOutflow controlled by capital controlNo currency change allowed and
repatriation of foreign currency
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IMF RescueIceland requested $2.1Bn from IMFIceland had to take some steps to get their
loan approvedNew banks with capital adequacyRestructuring AuditingNarrowing the range of collateral accepted
by CBITemporary restriction on capital account
transaction
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3 main objectives of IMF
Preventing further sharp krona depreciationDeveloping a comprehensive and
collaborative strategy for bank restructuringEnsuring medium-term fiscal sustainability
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Recovery and Challenges Ahead
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Stabilize: emergency measures to soften the impactA: mobilize exceptional financing (IMF, Nordics, Poland)B: impose capital controlsC: allow a large budget deficit (fiscal automatic stabilizer)D: monetary policy to support exchange rate stabilization
Adjust and unwind: normalizationA: replace exceptional financing with normal financeB: lift capital controlsC: close the budget deficit over several yearsD: new monetary policy framework
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Outlook
Projected five-year averages (2011-15)Growth 2-3 percentTrade surplus 7-9 percent of GDPCurrent account surplus 0-2 percent of GDPInflation 2.5 percent…and levels by 2015Unemployment 3-4 percent (8 today)External debt 180 percent of GDP (330 today)Government debt 70 percent of GDP (96 today)
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Challenges ahead
BOP/exchange rate/capital control: --replace and repay exceptional finance --support the exchange rate --build sufficient reserve cover --while gradually eliminating capital controls --against background of unfavorable international climate Investment/growth/employment: Resumption of sustained growth --in the face of household deleveraging --and fiscal consolidation --and an unfavorable global climate