The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is one of the two largest financial institutions in the world. It was established according to the International Monetary Fund Agreement adopted by the United Nations International Monetary and Financial Conference in 1944. 1945 was formally established in February, and 1947 became a specialized agency of the United Nations.

The purpose of the International Monetary Fund is to promote international monetary cooperation, promote the expansion and balanced development of international trade, develop the production resources of member countries, promote the stable and orderly arrangement of exchange rates of member countries, avoid the devaluation of competitive currencies, assist member countries to establish a multilateral payment system, eliminate foreign exchange controls that hinder the growth of world trade, and help member countries overcome the difficulties of international payments.