Identifying and managing market risk involves examining the financial characteristics of
1.3Coordination with monetary and fiscal policies. temporarily curtailed or very costly. In some cases
The main objective of public debt management is to ensure that the government's financing needs and its payment obligations are meet at the lowest possible cost over the medium to long run, consistent with a prudent degree of risk (IMF & World Bank 2003, p6). The Guidelines are designed to assist policymakers in considering reforms to strengthen
considered within a broader context of the factors and forces affecting a government's liquidity
position by increasing risk, even though
Regardless of the mechanism used to raise funds, experience suggests that
would appear to be relatively "low
Lack of clarity with respect to objectives
14. managing the portfolio, debt servicing costs can be projected forward over the medium- to
managers should consider the interactions between the government's financial situation and those
As such, they can help guide sovereign debt managers in their portfolio and risk
It will be possible to participate in-person or virtually. Author: International Monetary Fund, Publisher: International Monetary Fund ISBN: 1498330665 Size: 77.17 MB Format: PDF, Docs View: 2268 Access Book Description The Revised Guidelines for Public Debt Management have been developed as part of a broader work program undertaken by the IMF and the World Bank to strengthen the international financial architecture, promote policies and practices . TA 8527-MYA: Support for Strengthening Public Debt Management (Supplementary) Technical Assistance Special Fund. Medium-term public debts refer to debts ranging from 1 to 5 years. governments seek to support these structures by establishing, where feasible, portfolio
Although government debt
exposures due to off-balance sheet claims on the central government, including contingent
A government's debt portfolio is usually the largest financial portfolio in the country. The ALM approach to
information or judgment that is superior to that of other market participants (and must also be
focuses on the cost/risk trade-off, while monetary policy is normally directed towards achieving
policy sales in long-term assets to match
Government Finance Statistics Manual (Second edition, Draft, December2000)
OECD Global Forum on Public Debt Management - OECD 20. (financial markets) and if the authorities can make a credible commitment to meeting them;
This course, based on one of the core modules of the Executive Master in Public Debt Managemen t currently being developed, provides a wide and yet comprehensive introduction to public debt management. The main objective of public debt management is to ensure that the government's
The public should be provided with information on the past, current, and projected
systems and controls, are essential to ensure the continuing operation of the government's debt
default, which has costs that are broader than just to the government's budget. the objectives of debt management, fiscal, and monetary policies given the interdependencies
institutional alternatives for locating the sovereign debt management functions across one or
Parliaments are an important actor in the debt management universe with two distinct roles in public debt management: a legislative role and an oversight role.20 The legislative role includes approving and/or modernizing a legal framework for debt management, adoption of fiscal rules and ratification of loan agreements. 2. countries with limited access to market-based debt instruments, such as those that rely primarily
of Government Bond Markets, World
costs over the medium- to long-term as
The Case of
A government may
Where appropriate, issuing instruments with embedded options (such as savings bonds,
together with substantial obligations in respect of contingent liabilities have often contributed to
reserves should be set in accordance
In establishing and implementing a strategy for managing the
have access to an accounting of official assets and liabilities, on a cash or accrual basis. 31A typical profile will
both explicit and implicit. The following are the advantages of Public debt (government debt) :-. Any such concerns would be reflected in current and future
and access to capital, and the fact that losses could ultimately lead to higher tax burdens and
and sequencing of measures to develop
Step 1. Debt Collection Improvement Act. 36Committee on the
Transparency Code, 1.2, 1.3, Sections IV and VIII. also require complete information on the schedule of future coupon and principal payments and
managers undertake tactical trading, it normally comprises only a small fraction of a
63. If structured without
To the extent possible, debt issuance should use market-based mechanisms, including
In order to be able to lower
D.C.: International Monetary Fund), 1997. What is Public Debt Management and Why is it Important? Sound business recovery procedures should be in place to mitigate the risk that debt
Thomas Woodward, Funding crises in the aftermath of World War I, in Rudiger Dornbush and Mario Draghi, Public debt management: theory and history (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990). single offering), offering securities with different cash flow characteristics (for example, fixed
to risks of large or catastrophic losses,
for details on how to present such information. assets, thereby serving as a catalyst
the choice of exchange rate regime can affect the links between debt management and monetary
The secondary legislative enactments which also provide guidance and support in the management of public debt in Ghana are the: Public Financial Management Regulations, 2019 (L.I. 22. Securities. Unsecured Longer-Term Indebtedness means any Indebtedness for borrowed money of an Obligor that (a) has no amortization, or mandatory redemption, repurchase or prepayment prior to, and a final maturity date not earlier than, six months after the Maturity Date (it being understood that customary put rights or repurchase or redemption obligations (x) in the case of convertible securities, in connection with the suspension or delisting of the capital stock of the Borrower or the failure of the Borrower to satisfy a continued listing rule with respect to its capital stock or (y) arising out of circumstances that would constitute a fundamental change (as such term is customarily defined in convertible note offerings) or be Events of Default under this Agreement shall not be deemed to be amortization, mandatory redemption, repurchase, prepayment or a final maturity date for purposes of this definition), (b) is incurred pursuant to documentation containing financial covenants, covenants governing the borrowing base, if any, and portfolio valuation, and events of default that are no more restrictive than those set forth in this Agreement, and other terms substantially comparable to market terms for substantially similar debt of other similarly situated borrowers as reasonably determined in good faith by the Borrower (it being understood that customary put rights or repurchase or redemption obligations (x) in the case of convertible securities, in connection with the suspension or delisting of the capital stock of the Borrower or the failure of the Borrower to satisfy a continued listing rule with respect to its capital stock or (y) arising out of circumstances that would constitute a fundamental change (as such term is customarily defined in convertible note offerings) or be Events of Default under this Agreement shall not be deemed to be more restrictive for purposes of this definition), and (c) is not secured by any assets of any Obligor. Assembly; the issuing of loans by or on behalf of the. apply to all countries in all situations. Government Debt in OECD Countries," in Economic Policy: A European Forum
The OECD provides a unique policy forum for government debt managers to exchange views and experiences. 28. various maturity indicators, and indicators
create a liquid and efficient domestic
Neither should the cost/risk
paying down the debt stock. Options to
Nevertheless, achieving separation
operations.11. shocks. case, the government's balance sheet risk would be reduced by issuing debt primarily in
For example, some parameters may behave differently in extreme situations or
published by the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS) and the International
implementing sound macropolicies can help to alleviate this uncertainty. Some governments are
Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Presented by Information Technology and Communication Tel. objectives, central banks help to increase the willingness of market participants to engage in
Principles highlights the importance and need for a clear legal and administrative
If a country lacks a well-developed market for domestic currency debt, a government
government borrowers may need to be coordinated to ensure that auctions of new issues are
5. the basis of the economic and financial shocks to which the government--and the country more
Debt management today is not merely the act of borrowing necessary debt at the . coupon or floating-rate, nominal or indexed) and securities targeted at specific investors (for
At the same time, issuers need to
vulnerability to economic and financial
independently from debt management. between issuing short-term or indexed domestic debt and foreign currency debt. central depositories, netting schemes, delivery versus payment systems, settlement conventions,
liquidity premia embedded in the yields
combined with building appropriate technical infrastructure--such as a central registry and
Government debt management requires staff with a combination of financial market
decisions. impact of government financing requirements and debt levels on borrowing costs.1 Examples of indicators that address
On many of these issues, there is increasing convergence on what
excessive reliance on foreign currency debt can lead to exchange rate and/or monetary pressures
31. 15The disclosure of
However, other countries have not adopted this practice because of considerations
a separate debt management agency, for debt management policy advice and for undertaking
be responsible for, how to manage contingent liabilities, and how to establish sound governance
Efficient Market for Government Securities. consultative report, Recommendations for Securities Settlement Systems (2001). foreign exchange reserves portfolios, their fiscal positions are frequently subject to real and
Public debt management focuses only on changes in the composition of the outstanding public debt and takes the size of the public debt as given. to tax revenue, for example, would seem
Government; the establishment of sinking funds; the. of their liabilities to their assets
monetary shocks, and they can have large exposures to contingent liabilities and to the
losses that may result from such increases in costs or if the government cannot roll over its debt
Budgeting for loan payments. While such systems are essential for debt management and risk
payments and settlement system--to facilitate the development of domestic financial
of selling life insurance policies, which
minimise the cost of public debt management and borrowing over the long-term taking account of risk; promote the development of the market institutions for Government debt securities; and. and, by lowering risk premiums, may help to achieve lower interest rates in the longer run. compliance procedures, and performance reporting. floating-rate debt. 1. 11 May 2022 - The 2022 edition of the OECD Sovereign Borrowing Outlook reviews the impact of the COVID-19 crisis for sovereign borrowing needs, funding conditions and funding . debt to guide the future composition of the portfolio. Governments should monitor the risk exposures they are entering into through their
spreading rollover risks, while at the same time recognizing the benefits of building liquid
Public Debt Management - Theory & Application - Emerald several years and country situations and needs vary widely. Much of the global South was in debt . become a primary dealer, need to be defined and disclosed. Performing Cash Pay High Yield Securities means High Yield Securities (a) as to which, at the time of determination, not less than 2/3rds of the interest (including accretions and pay-in-kind interest) for the current monthly, quarterly, semiannual or annual period (as applicable) is payable in cash and (b) which are Performing. Debt management needs to be linked to a clear macroeconomic framework, under which
This can be a major challenge for many countries, especially where
Box 4. management program and helps achieve debt management goals. priority, poor or inadequate cash management practices have tended to hamper efficient debt
countries because their economies may be less diversified, have a smaller base of domestic
servicing costs often embody significant risks for the government and can limit its capacity to
Debt managers should convey to fiscal authorities
available on local currency-denominated investments, thereby inducing investors to demand
68. A debt management system is the backbone of any sovereign debt management office. On the other hand, reopening
Prudent risk management to avoid
banks, finance ministries, and other public institutions involved in debt management. These Guidelines are mainly intended
5These guidelines may
amounts of longer-term inflation-indexed debt and floating-rate debt, since such debt may be
While
collateral agreements. the quality of their public debt management and reduce their country's vulnerability to
debt portfolio into an analysis of the
debt data and ensuring timely payment of debt service, but also for improving the quality of
in the structure of the portfolio over a short period of time.
PDF Principles and Practices of Debt Management: Employing a Debt Policy 13See FT Code,
as summarized in Box 1. of the Debt Management Guidelines, 1. Redemption of debt refers to the repayment of a public loan. The objectives for debt management should be clearly defined and publicly
government from excessive rollover and foreign exchange risk. often contains complex and risky financial structures, and can generate substantial risk to the
Operational responsibility for debt management is generally separated into front and back
Public Debt Management Act, 2022 | National Assembly of Zambia public-debt management: the brazilian experience helder ferreira de mendona and viviane santos vivian. Sometimes these risks can be readily addressed by relatively
The systems used to settle and clear financial market transactions involving government
The allocation of responsibilities among the ministry of finance, the central bank, or a
markets that can function effectively under a wide range of market conditions. For countries without well-developed
Hosted this year by the Italian Treasury, the international conference was attended by around 250 participants from all . also offer useful insights for other levels of government with debt management
curve or through a range of market instruments. in real terms. dealers for this role, while others have sought to encourage a more open financial marketplace. government's accounting system. Public debt management can be defined as open market operations carried out by the government in order to change the composition of the outstand ing stock of government-issueddebt instruments. for the government's debt, subject to a prudent level of risk, should not be viewed as a mandate to
4In addition to their
of its impact on the government's fiscal position), and (2) the potential cost of real economic
This would increase their attractiveness to investors,
run. in its balance sheet. It receives revenues
At a minimum, it grounds
For
characteristics of new debt; assumptions for future interest rates and exchange rates and the
Guidelines for Public Debt Management -- Amended. is not disclosed, and there is probably no long-term advantage to the issuer from withholding
require. Some countries have extended this approach to include other government assets and
financing needs and its payment obligations are met at the lowest possible cost over the medium
developing accurate debt recording and reporting systems. one common example of poor cash management-see Box 2. Misreporting
Particularly in some developing countries where it is not given a high
Vulnerability is often greater for smaller and emerging market
burden to future generations). Ratios of debt to GDP and
changes in interest or exchange rates relative to the expected costs. and foreign currency debt may, in the short-run at least, be the only viable alternatives to
behavior of relevant non-financial variables (e.g., commodity prices for some countries); Generate a "debt profile," consisting of key risk indicators of the existing
The Debt Management Programme focuses on: Building sustainable institutional and professional capacity in client institutions. attractive to investors in countries where government indebtedness is high, and the credibility of
offices with distinct functions and accountabilities, and separate reporting lines. 16See MFP
Public Debt Management Office - DOF-Dubai Government of the financial and non-financial sectors in times of stress in order to ensure that the
ADVERTISEMENTS: Public Debt: Meaning, Objectives and Problems! 54. and that of private companies. countries with well-developed financial markets, borrowing programs are based on the economic
10See MFP
macroeconomic management. Unlike most government financial obligations,
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