Simon Walley

Economist
The World Bank Group

Overview

Simon Walley has worked at the World Bank since 2006, particularly on the development of secondary mortgage markets through the creation of liquidity facilities, mortgage-subsidy schemes and covered-bond legislation. Previously, he worked as an economist for the Nationwide Building Society and acted as a banking regulator at the Bank of England and for the Financial Services Authority. He was also the Deputy Secretary-General of the European Mortgage Federation.

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The World Bank Group

The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It comprises five closely associated institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), which together form the World Bank; the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Each institution plays a distinct role in the mission to fight poverty and improve living standards for people in the developing world. For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org, www.miga.org, and www.ifc.org.