A. Michael Andrews

A. Michael Andrews is a distinguished specialist at the International Monetary Fund, serving in both the Statistics Department and the Monetary and Capital Markets Department, where he has made significant contributions to financial sector policy and statistical methodology. As one of the authors of the Financial Soundness Indicators Compilation Guide revised in 2019, he regularly conducts training for IMF staff and member country officials on financial soundness indicators and bank analysis. His extensive career spans over three decades, including senior positions in both public and private sectors in Canada before joining the IMF in 1999. After establishing his consultancy in 2003, Andrews has continued to share his expertise through various IMF initiatives, particularly in developing frameworks for financial system stability and bank restructuring. His work encompasses teaching specialized courses, providing technical assistance, and contributing to international standards for assessing financial system soundness. Andrews' comprehensive understanding of banking supervision, combined with his experience in both practical implementation and policy development, has made him an invaluable resource in shaping global financial sector policies and statistical methodologies.