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IMF Policy Paper Summary: A New Short-Term Liquidity Line to Enhance the Global Financial Safety Net

Core Content

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) introduced a Short-term Liquidity Line (SLL) as part of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic, aimed at enhancing the adequacy of the Global Financial Safety Net (GFSN). The SLL is a new facility designed to provide revolving and renewable liquidity support to members with very strong fundamentals and policy frameworks who face potential short-term moderate balance of payments (BoP) difficulties.

The SLL is intended to minimize perceived stigma associated with IMF financing and to prevent liquidity pressures from escalating into solvency crises or spillovers to other countries. It complements the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) and other existing facilities, offering a special backstop for members that may not qualify for the FCL but still need support due to external volatility and capital account pressures.

The SLL is proposed to be available for 7 years, with a review in 2022 and a potential re-evaluation after 5 years. If not renewed, the SLL would expire 7 years from its establishment. The approval process is designed to be efficient and confidential, with the Executive Board approving the "extension of an offer" and the member confirming its acceptance and policy commitments.

The access limit for the SLL is up to 145% of quota, and the duration of each arrangement is 12 months. Successor arrangements can be approved as long as the member continues to meet qualification criteria and has a special BoP need.

Key Features of the SLL

Feature	SLL (Short-term Liquidity Line)	FCL (Flexible Credit Line)
Facility	Special facility	Credit tranches
Objective	Provide "swap-like" liquidity support for special BoP needs	Allow members to deal with any type of BoP needs
BoP Need	Potential moderate short-term BoP difficulties	Any
Qualification	Based on strong fundamentals and policy frameworks	Same criteria as SLL
Repurchase Period	12 months	3 to 5 years
Access	Up to 145% of quota; revolving access	No access limit
Duration	12 months	1 or 2 years
Charges and Fees	Special fee structure (8bps commitment fee, 21bps service charge, etc.)	Usual credit tranche charges and fees
Activation	Board approves "extension of an offer"; no prior informal meeting	Board approves request; prior informal meeting required
Signatory	Central Bank may sign alone if responsible for implementation	Both Ministry of Finance and Central Bank typically sign
Ex-post Conditionality	None	None
Reviews	None	Annual review for two-year arrangements
Successor Arrangements	No restrictions, upon continued qualification	Exit expected as global risk declines

Main Points and Key Information

Purpose of the SLL: To provide predictable liquidity support to members with very strong policy frameworks facing potential short-term moderate BoP difficulties.
Design: The SLL is a special facility in the General Resources Account (GRA), with revolving access and no ex-post conditionality.
Liquidity Support: The SLL aims to prevent liquidity pressures from turning into solvency crises and reduce spillovers to the broader membership.
Transparency and Stigma: The SLL is designed to minimize stigma and ensure transparency by allowing central banks to sign alone in some cases.
Resource Implications: Preliminary estimates suggest that potential SLL commitments could reach SDR 40 billion, with Scenario A at SDR 38 billion and Scenario B at SDR 54 billion.
Impact on Fund Resources: The SLL could reduce the Fund's FCC due to second-round effects, where members drawing on the SLL are removed from the FTP.
Monitoring and Review: The Executive Board will monitor the Fund's liquidity position and review the SLL in 2022, with the possibility of extension beyond 7 years.

Risks and Considerations

Liquidity Concerns: The SLL could tie up Fund resources for an extended period, especially if many members draw on the facility.
Second-round Effects: The use of the SLL may reduce the Fund's liquidity due to members being removed from the FTP.
Stigma and Credibility: Some Directors suggested that both the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank should sign the written communication to increase credibility.
Communication Risks: There is a risk of market-sensitive leaks, which could prejudice the authorities' decision to avail themselves of the SLL.

Conclusion

The SLL represents a critical innovation in the IMF's lending toolkit, aimed at enhancing the adequacy of the GFSN during the Covid-19 crisis. It is designed to support members with strong fundamentals who face potential short-term BoP needs, while also minimizing stigma and ensuring efficient resource allocation. The Facility will be reviewed in 2022 and re-evaluated after 5 years, with the possibility of extension or termination based on Board decisions and member needs.