| Assignment
| Activities
| Client
| Date
|
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Worked with National Housing Finance Corporation of South Africa to establish a Mortgage Default Insurance Company
Africa
|
Supported a team developing a business and implementation plan for introduction of a comprehensive mono-line mortgage default insurance company
|
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation |
April-August 2010
|
|
Worked with Government of Syria and Real Estate Bank on housing finance reform
Syria Middle East
|
Reviewed Syrian government reform plans in housing and housing finance markets, and made recommendations for sector development for the government. Directed training and facilitated strategic planning discussions for the Real Estate Bank of Syria.
|
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation |
November-December 2009
|
|
Coordinated business plan for General Housing Authority of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Middle East
|
Coordinated business plan for General Housing Authority of Saudi Arabia involving beneficiaries, programs, budget, operations, risk management, performance indicators, and market analysis functions.
|
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation |
August-December 2009
|
|
Summarized housing agency models for social housing authority in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Middle East |
Summarized 11 housing agency models for the General Housing Authority of Saudi Arabia. |
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation |
June-July 2009
|
|
Assessed Serbian economy and financial sector
Europe Bosnia Serbia |
Assessed Serbian economy and made recommendations to USAID for future assistance to the financial sector. |
USAID |
June 2009
|
|
Designed Basel II implementation framework for the banking supervision agencies of Bosnia-Herzegovina and central bank
Europe Bosnia |
Designed Basel II implementation framework for the banking supervision agencies of Bosnia-Herzegovina, as well as guidance on coordination with the central bank regarding financial stability indicators. Drafted strategy for Working Groups for implementation. |
USAID and Chemonics International
|
November 2008-March 2010
|
|
Basel II Implementation Plan Design
Europe Bosnia
|
Designed a framework and strategy for the two banking supervision agencies of Bosnia-Herzegovina to implement Basel II for the banking system, with linkage to financial stability indicators monitored by the central bank |
USAID and Chemonics International
|
November 2008
|
|
Assessed feasibility of establishing a new SME lending institution in Barbados
Barbados Latin America
|
Evaluated market prospects for establishment of a new SME non-bank lending institution in Barbados for the Barbados
market
|
Development Finance Ltd.
|
August 2008
|
|
Prepared framework agreement for a development bank in the Caribbean
Caribbean Latin America
|
Worked with a majority-private development bank in Trinidad and Tobago to develop a strategic plan and budget for small
enterprise lending in multiple Caribbean markets
|
Development Finance Ltd.
|
August 2008
|
|
Conducted a Basel Core Principles Assessment in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Europe Bosnia
|
Conducted a Basel Core Principles assessment in Bosnia-Herzegovina, identifying gaps in compliance as well as
developing a road map for eventual compliance with Basel II requirements. The assignment also highlighted gaps in
compliance with recognized practices of the European Union.
|
USAID and Chemonics International
|
May-June 2008
|
|
Helped establish and advise a mortgage finance company in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Middle East
|
Directed Business Plan and Implementation Plan for de novo mortgage lending business in Saudi Arabia on behalf of CMHC
|
Aayan Arabia Holdings and
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
|
2007 2008 (ongoing)
|
|
Led training of bankers and regulators in residential mortgage lending in Pakistan
Pakistan Middle East
|
Directed Needs Assessment of Pakistani banks, materials development and training delivery to bankers and regulators in Pakistan in mortgage lending
|
State Bank of Pakistan, IFC and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
|
2007
|
|
Conducted mortgage funding assessments in Europe and Asia
Europe, Asia
|
Directed data-gathering and review of mortgage funding mechanisms in European and Asian markets for comparison with Canadian funding models
|
IFCL and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
|
2007
|
|
Housing and micro-finance initiatives in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Asia
|
Reviewed the current status of housing and micro-finance in Uzbekistan and made recommendations for further development of each, including via linkages to/through the banking system
|
World Bank
|
2006
|
|
Banker training in Georgia
Georgia, Asia |
Developed options for implementation of a certified banker training program in Georgia
|
International Executive Service Corps
|
2006
|
|
Financial Institutions Law in Lao PDR
Lao PDR, Laos, Malasia, Indonesia, Asia
|
Administered contract to assist the central bank and parliament draft new financial sector legislation
|
International Finance Corporation
|
2006
|
|
Review of investment prospects in Vietnamese banking sector
Vietnam
|
Reviewed current market structure, financial performance, comparison of Vietnamese banks with regional peer markets, opportunities and risks
|
Bank Turan Alem Development Investments (Vietnam) Company, Ltd.
|
2006
|
|
Prospects for mortgage-backed securitization in Bangladesh
Bangladesh
|
Reviewed primary and secondary market activity, financial sector legal and regulatory framework, and tax considerations on financial instruments, identified gaps, and provided strategic options
|
International Finance Corporation and Crimson Capital
|
2006
|
|
Financial sector trends in Malaysia
Malaysia
|
Evaluated recent financial sector regulatory trends in Malaysia, including Basel II implementation and convergence with IOSCO standards in securities markets
|
Asian Development Bank and Ernst & Young
|
2006
|
|
Strategic plan for Bank of Montserrat
Montserrat Latin America
|
Working with a team to develop a five-year strategic plan for the Bank consistent with Basel II and development needs of the domestic economy as the region undergoes liberalization of trade in goods and services
|
Bank of Montserrat and Caribbean Development Bank
|
2006
|
|
Directed a financial sector assessment of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Asia
|
Updated 2004 assessment, including review of banking, leasing, securities markets, insurance, pension reform, non-bank credit and financial stability assessment
|
USAID
|
2006
|
|
Reviewed Basel II and Implications of Mortgage Default Insurance on Capital Calculations
Canada
|
Review new Basel Capital Accord and identified provisions where capital calculations could be influenced by mortgage default insurance, and evaluated approaches of several advanced economies in individual country treatment of their own risk weights and regulatory capital implications
|
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
|
2006
|
|
Directed feasibility study of financial stability initiatives in CIS region
CIS
|
Responsible for interviewing about 250 public and private sector officials in banking, insurance, pension, capital markets and other financial sector fields to determine feasibility of financial stability TA and training initiatives
|
USAID and Segura Consulting/IP3
|
2005-2006
|
|
Financial sector capacity assessment in Ukraine
Ukraine, Europe
|
Assessed institutional capacity for multi-country coordination on financial stability issues
|
USAID and Segura Consulting/IP3
|
2005
|
|
Provided training in banking, insurance and related financial sector topics
Global
|
Worked with team of experts to design training materials and delivered training sessions to economists and desk officers on
financial sector matters
|
USAID and IBM
|
2005
|
|
Budgeting, strategic planning and management reporting
Global
|
Assisted Human Development Network with results-based planning and reporting, and more precise measures to evaluate
performance as part of a quarterly management review
|
World Bank
|
2005
|
|
International housing finance assessment
Global
|
Directed international housing finance study of 23 countries for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
|
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
|
2005
|
|
Banker training and development in Vietnam
Vietnam, Asia
|
Developed credit and portfolio risk management manuals and training materials for Vietnamese bankers with Vietnam’s Bank Training Center and conducted training seminars for bankers and bank trainers.
|
International Finance Corporation and Bank Training Center
|
2005
|
|
Evaluation of effectiveness of FDI-related technical assistance
Global
|
Evaluated programs and made recommendations related to the promotion of foreign direct investment into emerging markets for the Multilateral Investment Guaranty Agency and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
|
MIGA and Price Waterhouse Coopers
|
2005
|
|
Corporate governance in the state enterprise sector of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan, Asia
|
Provided guidance on corporate governance principles for state enterprises based on OECD guidelines and lessons from numerous country experiences to the Government of Kazakhstan and the World Bank.
|
World Bank
|
2005
|
|
SME finance development
Georgia, Asia
|
Developed recommendations for SME finance and development activity for USAID in Georgia.
|
USAID
|
2005
|
|
Financial sector policy notes for Ukraine
Ukraine, Europe
|
Drafted several policy notes related to potential risks in Ukraine resulting from political instability, and made recommendations for risk containment and institutional reforms.
|
World Bank
|
2004
|
|
Financial sector assessment of Armenia
Armenia, Asia
|
Served as team leader for comprehensive assessment of banking, pension, insurance, securities markets, leasing, housing finance, and related financial sector issues, and made strategic recommendations for reform.
|
Emerging Markets Group and USAID
|
2004
|
|
Mortgage finance assessment in Macedonia
Macedonia, Europe
|
Reviewed banking and mortgage finance trends, evaluated legal and institutional framework for mortgage finance development, and made recommendations for eventual movement to secondary market mechanisms |
Deloitte Emerging Markets |
2004
|
|
Capital markets assessment in Romania
Romania, Europe
|
Evaluated the Romanian capital markets and made recommendations for further development and convergence with EU standards
|
World Bank
|
2004
|
|
Banking sector assessment of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan, Asia
|
Conducted a diagnostic assessment of banking sector trends and developments, and made recommendations to USAID on options for technical assistance and programming
|
USAID
|
2004
|
|
Strategy notes for Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania
Bulgaria Croatia Romania Europe
|
Drafted financial and private sector strategy notes on Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania
|
World Bank
|
2003
|
|
Reviewed financial sector reform strategy in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Asia
|
Evaluated post-conflict developments, banking trends,
micro-finance groups, hawala, and recommendations for formal financial
sector development and modernization in Afghanistan
|
World Bank
|
2003
|
|
Fiscal costs of state banks
Global Europe Asia
|
Evaluated direct fiscal costs of transition country recapitalization and bad asset transfers related to state-owned banks
|
World Bank
|
2003
|
|
Structural reform in Egypt
Middle East Africa
|
Reviewed recent developments in the financial and private sectors of Egypt and provided recommendations for reforms to be pursued from 2004-08 to develop a more knowledge-based economy
|
World Bank
|
2003
|
|
Post-sanctions assistance to Iraq
Middle East
| Edited paper and made substantive recommendations on how the World Bank could play a coordinating role in monitoring sanctions and "failed state" performance, and coordinating post-conflict assistance
| World Bank
| 2003
|
|
Financial sector assessment in the Caribbean
Latin America Antigua St. Lucia Dominica St. Vincent St. Kitts Trinidad
| Focused effort on (i) remittance flows, macroeconomic impact, sources and uses, institutional mechanisms of transmission, and recommendations to facilitate flows at cheaper cost to senders and recipients, and in a manner that strengthens the economy and financial sector, and (ii) specific country briefs
| Deloitte Emerging Markets and USAID
| 2003
|
|
Crisis and reform in transition country banking systems
Europe Albania Bulgaria Russia Turkey Ukraine Asia
| Briefly assessed post-crisis reform responses in transition country banking sectors after major collapses occurred
| World Bank
| 2003
|
|
Developed bank reorganization plan in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Asia
| Evaluated business plan for restructuring of existing state banks, and reviewed redeployment plans for employees of other banks as part of civil service reform program of Government of Afghanistan
| World Bank
| 2003
|
|
Conducted assessment of Bosnian financial sector
Europe Bosnia
| Evaluated changes to the Bosnian banking, insurance and securities markets from one year earlier, and combined with a team to design new savings instruments
| Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau and Bankakademie International
| 2003
|
|
Drafted background information for financial sector strategy development in Latin America and Caribbean
Latin America Caribbean
| Provided comprehensive input into financial sector strategy development for the Latin America-Caribbean region
| World Bank
| 2003
|
|
Assessment of prospects for a postal payment and savings system in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Asia
| Led a team to evaluate prospects for utilization of the national postal system as a mechanism for individualized payments and medium-term resource mobilization while the banking sector is reorganized
| Bearing Point and USAID
| 2003
|
|
Financial sector and private sector ratings
Global Europe Asia Albania Azerbaijan Bosnia Bulgaria Croatia Czech Estonia Macedonia Georgia Hungary Kosovo Moldova Poland Romania Russia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Ukraine
| Refined existing country rating system on financial stability, financial sector depth, and private sector competitiveness issues in the Europe and Central Asia region for the World Bank
| World Bank
| 2003
|
|
Transition country domestic bond market developments
Global Europe Croatia Asia Kazakhstan Romania Ukraine
| Evaluated local corporate bond market trends in selected transition countries
| Deloitte Emerging Markets and USAID
| 2003
|
|
Global review of mortgage insurance systems
Global North America Canada US Europe Asia Hong Kong Israel Estonia China India
| Evaluated the role of mortgage insurance in Canadian, US, European, Asia/Pacific and other housing finance markets
| Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
| 2002
|
|
Drafted background information for private sector and financial sector strategy development in Europe and Central Asia
Global Albania Azerbaijan Bosnia Bulgaria Croatia Czech Estonia Macedonia Georgia Hungary Kosovo Moldova Poland Romania Russia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Ukraine Asia
| Provided comprehensive input into private sector and financial sector strategy development for the Europe and Central Asia region based on World Bank Group strategy imperatives
| World Bank
| 2002
|
|
Preparation of detailed administrative framework agreement for line of credit in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Europe
| Developed a detailed agreement for the Upper Vrbas Farmers' Association and UPI Bank in Bosnia-Herzegovina for management of a $1 million line of credit to provide financing and marketing assistance
| Partners for Development
| 2002
|
|
Assessment of leasing and mortgage finance markets in Ukraine
Europe
| Reviewed trends and identified potential risks to financial sector stability in the leasing and mortgage finance markets in Ukraine for the World Bank
| World Bank
| 2002
|
|
Financial sector assessment of Bosnia-Herzegovina
Europe
| Conducted a comprehensive assessment of Bosnia's banking and nascent non-bank financial sector, and made recommendations on more effective applications of technical assistance for USAID
| KPMG Consulting and USAID
| 2002
|
|
Financial sector trends in the Balkan region
Europe Albania Bosnia Bulgaria Croatia Macedonia Romania Serbia Slovenia
| Compiled data and analyzed trends since 1995 for a USAID conference
| KPMG Consulting and USAID
| 2002
|
|
Financial sector assessment of FYR Macedonia
Europe
| Directed a comprehensive assessment of FYR Macedonia's financial sector, including banking, capital markets, insurance, pension reform, other non-bank institutions, and associated regulatory and supervisory issues
| KPMG Consulting and USAID
| 2002
|
|
Post-privatization policy reforms for Bulgaria's Private Sector Adjustment Loan
Europe
| Developed database indicators, survey instrument, and survey terms of reference, and then made policy recommendations based on evaluation of primary and secondary source material
| World Bank and Government of Bulgaria
| 2001-2002
|
|
Mortgage finance development in Yugoslavia
Serbia Europe
| Produced a comprehensive assessment of prospects and requirements for development of a viable market-based mortgage finance system for residential and commercial property development
| USAID-Yugoslavia
| 2001
|
|
Mortgage finance trends around the globe, including in transition Europe
Global North America US Canada Europe
| Assessed mortgage finance legal framework, products, services and market trends in North America and Europe to develop a framework for mortgage finance development in transition/emerging markets
| USAID
| 2001
|
|
Three specialized studies for the second Romania Private Sector Adjustment Loan
Europe
| Reviewed existing Treasury bill market, credit information bureau, and status of privatization and restructuring plans of remaining state banks and made recommendations on how to move towards lower cost government financing, better information, and the exit of the state from banking
| World Bank
| 2001
|
|
Banking sector assessment of Bulgaria
Europe
| Conducted a comprehensive assessment of Bulgaria's banking sector, including progress since 1997, comparative assessment against other transition countries, identification of potential risks to financial sector stability, and recommendations for future assistance
| USAID-Bulgaria
| 2001
|
|
Evaluation of lending and micro-finance in Kosovo
Europe
| Evaluated role of licensed banks, micro-finance institutions, and regulatory regime to determine areas of weakness and financial intermediation trends, and potential links between banks and MFIs
| World Bank
| 2001
|
|
Evaluation of structural adjustment in four poor transition countries
Europe Asia Albania Azerbaijan Kyrgyz Republic Moldova
| Coordinated major research and publication effort focused on lessons from Albania, Azerbaijan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Moldova in areas of financial sector reform and private sector development
| World Bank
| 2001
|
|
Restructuring and privatization guidelines for two state banks in Ukraine
Europe
| Assessed financial and management condition of the banks and provided recommendations on near-term reform efforts to move towards privatization
| World Bank
| 2001
|
|
Conference notes for banking supervision developments in Central and Eastern Europe
Global Europe Asia Albania Azerbaijan Bosnia Bulgaria Croatia Czech Estonia Macedonia Georgia Hungary Kosovo Moldova Poland Romania Russia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Ukraine
| Edited conference notes, and prepared executive summary for web-based presentation of banking supervision conference proceedings in Poland
| KPMG/The Barents Group and USAID
| 2000
|
|
Performance review of Private Sector Adjustment Loan in Romania
Europe
| Conducted a performance review of the first Private Sector Adjustment Loan in Romania
| World Bank
| 2000
|
|
Banking sector assessment of Poland
Europe
| Conducted a comprehensive assessment of Poland's banking sector, including review of major trends and identification of potential risks to financial sector stability
| KPMG/The Barents Group and USAID
| 2000
|
|
Financial management reform of global UNDP operations
Global Africa Europe
| Worked with UNDP staff and prime contractor to improve financial management controls consistent with new strategic objectives of the organization
| Strategic Partners International and UNDP
| 2000
|
|
Financial sector reform in Romania
Europe
| Designed privatization, regulatory and operational parameters for reform of the Romanian banking system consistent with European Union accession objectives, and as part of larger structural adjustment operation
| World Bank
| 2000
|
|
Review of banking sector reform strategies in East Asia
Indonesia Korea Malaysia Thailand
| Assessed differing approaches to and results from banking sector restructuring programs in Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia
| KPMG/The Barents Group
| 2000
|
|
Bank privatization and resolution options in Slovakia
Europe
| Assessed bank privatization prospects and workout strategy for Slovakia
| KPMG/The Barents Group and USAID
| 1999
|
|
Line of credit in Kosovo
Europe
| Designed SME line of credit framework for Kosovo involving credit, business advisory services, and out-of-court arbitration
| World Bank
| 1999
|
|
Financing strategies and instruments for Ghana's cocoa sector
Africa
| Developed financing strategies for cocoa sector restructuring and capital markets development in Ghana
| Sigma One Corporation
| 1999
|
|
Bank resolution in Romania
Europe
| Reviewed privatization prospects, liquidation procedures and restructuring efforts in banking sector of Romania
| World Bank
| 1999
|
|
Financial and private sector development in Romania
Europe
| Assisted with conceptualization of Romania Private Sector Adjustment Loan
| World Bank
| 1999
|
|
Restructuring progress in East Asia
China Indonesia Korea Malaysia Philippines Thailand Vietnam
| Reviewed progress to date in the financial and corporate sectors of China, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam in the aftermath of the 1997 financial crisis
| World Bank
| 1999
|
|
Data base and financial sector reviews of transition economies
Global Europe Asia Albania Azerbaijan Bosnia Bulgaria Croatia Czech Estonia Macedonia Georgia Hungary Kosovo Moldova Poland Romania Russia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Ukraine
| Developed comprehensive 27-country data base for transition economies in Europe and Central Asia focusing on financial sector issues
| World Bank
| 1998-1999
|
|
Personnel reorganization at the U.S. Forestry Service
North America US
| Participated in personnel review of a regional unit of the U.S. Forestry Service
| Strategic Partners International and USG
| 1998-1999
|
|
Data base and progress reports on transition economies
Global Europe Asia Albania Azerbaijan Bosnia Bulgaria Croatia Czech Estonia Macedonia Georgia Hungary Kosovo Moldova Poland Romania Russia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Ukraine
| Developed five-year regional banking sector and capital markets indicators for USAID ENI/PER
| USAID
| 1998
|
|
Review of banking sector developments in Georgia
Europe Georgia Asia
| Conducted risk assessment of Georgian banking sector based on macro and structural issues
| KPMG/The Barents Group and USAID
| 1998
|
|
Assessment of prospects for interest rate deregulation in Hong Kong
Asia
| Finalized a financial sensitivity model for the Hong Kong Monetary Authority as part of an assessment reviewing potential deregulation and positioning of Hong Kong as a financial center
| KPMG/The Barents Group and Hong Kong Monetary Authority
| 1998
|
|
Review of collection agency practices
North America US
| Assessed Maryland State collection practices for delinquent tax payers, including legal rights and procedures, financial restructuring options, and communications practices
| Strategic Partners International
| 1998
|
|
Review of banking supervision outreach activities in Central and Eastern Europe
Czech Estonia Hungary Poland Slovenia
| Reviewed banking supervision capacity and training options for transition European financial sectors
| USAID
| 1998
|
|
Review of financial sector trends in Central and Eastern Europe
Bulgaria Hungary Poland Ukraine
| Conducted risk assessments of four Central/East European banking sectors: Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland and Ukraine
| USAID
| 1998
|
|
Development of banking sector risk matrix
Global Europe Asia
| Developed a comprehensive commercial banking matrix for performance review, assessment of international efforts in support of financial sector development, and strategic and institutional options for ongoing assistance as needed
| USAID
| 1998
|
|
Managed the financial portion of a feasibility study for a brick-making factory in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Europe
| Ran out sensitivity analyses and determined feasible financing options for direct investment, leasing and other arrangements in an existing manufacturing plant
| Trade and Development Agency and Concrete Services Network
| 1998
|
|
Review of strategy for newly established credit institution in the Federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina
Europe
| Reviewed plans to transform an SME loan underwriting institution into a vehicle for long-term project financing based on universal banking principles
| World Bank
| 1998
|
|
Launched and edited financial newsletter
Global
| Helped a major consulting firm launch a newsletter for their Financial Sector Regulatory Practice, conducting research to enhance input from on-site advisors and headquarters staff, and editing articles on a range of financial regulatory issues in emerging markets
| KPMG/The Barents Group
| 1998
|
|
Review of Department of Defense transportation payments systems
North America US
|
Conducted Activity Based Costing analysis of the Directorate of Transportation Payments at the Defense Finance and Accounting System center in Indianapolis, Indiana
| Arthur Andersen Consulting and Strategic Partners International
| 1997
|
|
Presentation to Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Czech Hungary Poland Ukraine
| Made presentation at Chicago Federal Reserve Bank on banking sector reform in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Ukraine
| World Bank
| 1997
|
|
Financial sector discussion papers
Global
| Prepared financial sector thought pieces on international trends in emerging markets for distribution and publication
| KPMG/The Barents Group
| 1997
|
|
Review of development finance institutions in India
Colombia India Korea Portugal Singapore
| Prepared best practices paper on development banks in five countries as part of a review of development banks in India
| Price Waterhouse
| 1997
|
|
Review of project implementation for major adjustment loan to Poland
Europe
| Assessed implementation of $500 million loan to Poland involving financial sector reform, enterprise privatization, and strengthened banking supervision
| World Bank
| 1997
|
|
Profile of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Europe Asia
| Described operations and country strategic programs for possible involvement with private financial services companies in emerging markets
| Kleiman International
| 1997
|
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Line of credit to private enterprises through commercial banks in the Federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina
Europe
| Reviewed project and financial performance from a credit management, commercial banking system, and bank regulatory perspective
| World Bank
| 1996-1997
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