The International Monetary Fund (IMF), headquartered in Washington, is responsible for monitoring the currency exchange rates and trade conditions of various countries, providing technical and financial assistance to ensure the normal operation of the global financial system. 1945 12.27 was established at the same time as the world bank, and it is an intergovernmental international financial organization. Headquartered in Washington, DC, USA. The International Monetary Fund, the Bank for International Settlements and the World Bank are called "Bretton Woods institutions". The financial policies of almost all countries with market economy are influenced by these three systems.