The Group of Ten is made up of eleven industrial countries (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States) which consult and co-operate on economic, monetary and financial matters. The Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors of the Group of Ten usually meet once a year in connection with the autumn meetings of the Interim Committee of the International Monetary Fund. The Deputies of the Group of Ten meet as needed, but usually between two and four times a year. Ad hoc committees and working parties of the Group of Ten are set up as needed.
Communiqués are generally issued in connection with the annual meetings of Ministers and Governors. In addition, studies of specific international topics prepared for the Ministers and Governors under the auspices of the Deputies are published on an occasional basis. Communiqués and studies of the Group of Ten are available via the Internet on the World Wide Web at