FACTBOX - Main points from G20 leaders communique
(Reuters) - G20 leaders agreed to take rapid action, including fiscal stimulus measures as needed, to stabilise financial markets and restore growth in worsening global economy, according to a draft communique.
They also support giving emerging markets more say in the global financial order.
They backed:
- Fiscal measures to boost demand rapidly
- Monetary policy steps as appropriate
- More funds for the IMF to support emerging economies
- Strive for breakthrough this year in the Doha round of trade talks
- Reform of Bretton Woods institutions to give emerging economies more of a voice in line with their changing economic weight
- College of supervisors to review major global banks Continued...
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