01673cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF009454 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451820997 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Republic of Kazakhstan : 2007 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2007. 1 online resource (45 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students The 2007 Article IV Consultation on the Republic of Kazakhstan focuses on the appropriate policy response to mounting banking sector risks and continuing inflation pressures. Banking sector risks are mounting and inflation remains relatively high. The authorities intend to continue raising policy interest rates gradually. The Financial Supervision Agency's (FSA) powers have been enhanced and a sizable increase in its resources is expected shortly. Monetary tightening and exchange rate appreciation are needed to contain risks and dampen inflation. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2007/235 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2007/235/002.2007.issue-235-en.xml IMF e-Library