First, we will re-assess the Fund’s original mandate – as set out in the IMF’s Articles, and as practiced in recent years – in light of the range of economic and financial-sector policies that currently affect global stability. While the broad goals of promoting global financial stability and sustainable growth remain relevant, the surge in international capital flows, financial sector linkages, cross-border asset holdings, and the nature of this crisis all underscore the need to review the mandate and how we execute it.