No ministerial commentary accompanies the release of the data. The first release is marked as preliminary data and the data may be revised without formal notice. Information on major changes in methodology and presentation of the IIP data is provided in the relevant publications at the time of the release of the data. Iceland participated in the Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey established by the IMF Committee on Balance of Payments to measure investment in foreign securities as at the end of 1997. A comprehensive description of methodology and sources used in preparing the IIP statistics is available upon request.
Further detail is available on request from the contact person.