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The IMF warned that the growth of non-bank lending, known as shadow banking, is exposing emerging markets to new risks and urged policymakers to monitor it closely.

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The International Monetary Fund is warning that the rapid expansion of non-bank lending, or shadow banking, is exposing emerging markets to new financial risks. The IMF advises that policymakers in these regions closely monitor this sector to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

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  • The IMF identifies growth in shadow banking as a source of new risks for emerging markets.[1]confirmed
  • Policymakers are urged to closely monitor the expansion of non-bank lending.[1]confirmed

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The International Monetary Fund is warning that the rapid expansion of non-bank lending, or shadow banking, is exposing emerging markets to new financial risks. The IMF advises that policymakers in these regions closely monitor this sector to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

  • • The IMF identifies growth in shadow banking as a source of new risks for emerging markets.
  • • Policymakers are urged to closely monitor the expansion of non-bank lending.